Treetop Challenge
Hampshire’s Hardest High Ropes
33 Locations 
from £36.95 
age 10+ Push your limits in Itchen Valley with the toughest crossings, Tarzan swings and thrilling zip wires at Go Ape Southampton.
33 Locations
from £36.95 age 10+ Discover high ropes adventures in Itchen Valley Country Park. Our self belay Treetop Challenge course has five sections of adrenaline-fueled obstacles with exhilarating zip wires up to 200m long. Take on daring challenges like our legendary Tarzan Swing and tricky ‘stirrups’ crossing. All of this surrounded by beautiful water meadows and woodland near the River Itchen.
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
12m
Longest Zip
200m
Adults must supervise children between the ages of 10 to 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.
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Plan Your Visit
Corporate Events
Dogs Allowed
Play Area
School Trips
Food & Drink
Walking Routes
Picnic Area
See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Get some refreshments
Relax, unwind and tuck into some tasty food at the Woodland Café.
Take on the trails
Test your sense of direction on one of the orienteering trails.
Try the play areas
Discover the park’s adventure playgrounds.
Dogs are allowed within the park but must be kept on a lead where signs state. This includes around the walking trails and near Go Ape landing sites.
There is a cafe located half way up the drive that sells hot and cold food or drinks.
Yes all areas are wheelchair accessible, however the woodland floor may be tricky to navigate in places. There are sections along the path that are connected via steps but these are not required to continue or return to the cabin. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help.
Customers may park in any of the car parks located within the barriers. It is ticketless, ANPR entry where you can pay at any pay machine before you leave. There are pay machines located near the toilets by our cabin, and in the carprark by the cafe. Blue badge holders are required to pay for parking. Visit Itchen Valley Country Park's website for more information.
We have space for small items at the cabin, but storage is not secure, so belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible and any bags to be left in your vehicle if you arrive by car.
The closest toilets are located opposite our cabin, on the other side of the bushes in the black building. Additionally there are other toilets by the cafe on the corner half way down the drive, a 2-minute walk from the cabin.
Go Ape Southampton is located in Itchen Valley Country Park, just 10 minutes from the M27 junction 9. Turn into the park and head through the barriers. Follow the drive all the way to the top car park and you'll find Go Ape in the left corner.
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