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Treetop Challenge
at Grizedale Forest
A high ropes adventure in the Lake District National Park

Climb, cross and zip among the treetops of the Lake District — the classic Treetop Challenge awaits.

Treetop Challenge Locations 33 Locations
Treetop Challenge Price from £34.95
Treetop Challenge Age age 10+
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Stunning views of the Lake District and exhilarating adventure, all in one epic outdoor experience. This self belay course is for the zipline enthusiasts. You’ll tackle staggeringly high platforms and daring tree-to-tree crossings, all before soaring through the Douglas firs on jaw-dropping zips at this thrilling location.

Why You’ll Love Treetop Challenge at Grizedale Forest
Soaring through the Douglas firs
Daring tree-to-tree crossings
Jaw-dropping zips
Treetop Challenge Overview

Safety System

Self Belay

Min Age

10

Recommended Age

10+

Min Height

1.4m

Max Weight

130kg

Duration

2-3 hours

Highest Platform

19m

Longest Zip

275m

Supervision Ratios
Self Belay Sites

Adults must supervise children between the ages of 10 to 15 years old.

10 - 15 years old
10 - 15 years old

One adult (18+) can supervise 2 children aged 10 to 15 and must participate in the activity.

Adults (18+) cannot simultaneously supervise children participating in Treetop Challenge and other high ropes activities such as Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus.

Grizedale Forest Reviews

Jack and Liam were our instructors on the zip trek and were absolutely brilliant. We felt safe, had so much fun and they told us loads of info about the area and the forest. Could not recommend highly enough. We’ve been coming to the area 2 or 3 times a year since the 90s and this was definitely a highlight
Jack and Liam were our instructors on the zip trek and were absolutely brilliant. We felt safe, had so much fun and they told us loads of info about the area and the forest. Could not recommend highly enough. We’ve been coming to the area 2 or 3 times a year since the 90s and this was definitely a highlight
Zip trek was a mind blowing experience!! Good variety in the speed/views/length of the zip lines. You get to do 8 long zips in a really untouched area accompanied by fun and reassuring instructors. Every zip is tandem so you can watch each other as you go!! Our instructors Emily and Louis were fab. It's not too scary as the starting platforms are close to the ground but you get a thrill zooming over the valleys! Totally recommend, well worth the price we paid.
Zip trek was a mind blowing experience!! Good variety in the speed/views/length of the zip lines. You get to do 8 long zips in a really untouched area accompanied by fun and reassuring instructors. Every zip is tandem so you can watch each other as you go!! Our instructors Emily and Louis were fab. It's not too scary as the starting platforms are close to the ground but you get a thrill zooming over the valleys! Totally recommend, well worth the price we paid.
From the outset the staff here set you at ease as they give the safety brief. No easy feat for someone like myself who is not great with heights. Came here to challenge myself and achieved that in the best possible way. Safety is always first, but the course is just high enough, far enough and tricky enough to keep that edge of excitement. Looking down on the site four zip wire is not an experience I will forget in a hurry. Was I really that high up?
From the outset the staff here set you at ease as they give the safety brief. No easy feat for someone like myself who is not great with heights. Came here to challenge myself and achieved that in the best possible way. Safety is always first, but the course is just high enough, far enough and tricky enough to keep that edge of excitement. Looking down on the site four zip wire is not an experience I will forget in a hurry. Was I really that high up?
Go Ape reviews received via Google, and post-adventure customer feedback.

Plan Your Visit

Corporate Events

Dogs Allowed

Play Area

School Trips

Food & Drink

Walking Routes

Bike Hire

Picnic Area

Forestry England Site

See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.

Plan Your Visit
Make A Day Of It
Things To Do In Grizedale Forest
A family walk through the forest together

Explore the forest

Get out and about in the forest on one of the walking or cycling routes.

A girl soaks in the view from the summit of Ben A'an

Hit the heights

Head to the highest point in Grizedale Forest which offers a spectacular 360-degree view of the Lake District fells.

A coffee cup and a plate of pancakes sit on a table in a rustic cafe

Grab a cuppa

The Courtyard Café is the perfect spot to re-fuel.

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