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Treetop Adventure Plus

at Whinlatter Forest

Step Up to Next-Level High Ropes in the Lake District

Confident kids can take on more height, wobble and zip wire fun in Whinlatter’s mountain forest.

Treetop Adventure Plus Locations 23 Locations
Treetop Adventure Plus Price from £25.95
Treetop Adventure Plus Age age 6+
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Whinlatter Forest has one of our most challenging Treetop Adventure Plus courses, set against the backdrop of stunning mountain forest scenery. It’s a truly unique way to experience the outdoors with three exciting sections featuring brilliant obstacles.

Start with the Treetop Adventure course, then it's time to hit the heights of Adventure Plus for this daring final section. With more challenging crossings, this turns up the adventure and the fun, finishing with the biggest zip wire ride of the day back to the ground.

It promises an unforgettable experience amidst the beauty of the Lake District.

What to Expect
Outdoor Adventures
Fun Obstacles
Confidence-Building

Treetop Adventure Plus Overview

Safety System

Continuous Belay

Min Age

6

Recommended Age

6-10

Min Height

1.2m

Max Weight

130kg

Duration

60 mins / 90 mins

Highest Platform

12m

Longest Zip

130

Supervision Ratios
Who is the activity for?

Treetop Adventure Plus is recommended for children aged 6–10. At some locations, it’s also suitable for ages up to 12. It’s the perfect choice for young adventurers — or anyone wanting to build confidence before taking on Treetop Challenge.

Supervision
Supervision

One adult (18+) can supervise 8 children aged 6-15 years old from the course or on the ground.

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

Whinlatter Forest Reviews

Absolutely superb place for go ape!!! The highest go ape course in the UK!!! Well worth it.
Absolutely superb place for go ape!!! The highest go ape course in the UK!!! Well worth it.
We (family) did a Segway session with Go Ape which is situated within the Whinlatter forest area, and they were spot on. Friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the session, our guide (sadly I forget his name) took us through the Segway operation basics, guided us at a perfect pace, until we feltconfident enough (within 5 minutes) to pootle around on them without issue.
We (family) did a Segway session with Go Ape which is situated within the Whinlatter forest area, and they were spot on. Friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the session, our guide (sadly I forget his name) took us through the Segway operation basics, guided us at a perfect pace, until we feltconfident enough (within 5 minutes) to pootle around on them without issue.
I had a fantastic time on the Treetop Adventure Plus coarse today. The coarse has a good mix of easy and more challenging sections with great views of the surrounding area. My favourite section was the Plus with the alpine zip ropes. I should also mention the instructors who were brilliant. They were friendly and professional.
I had a fantastic time on the Treetop Adventure Plus coarse today. The coarse has a good mix of easy and more challenging sections with great views of the surrounding area. My favourite section was the Plus with the alpine zip ropes. I should also mention the instructors who were brilliant. They were friendly and professional.
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 Whinlatter Forest
A boy walking his dog down a nature trail in the forest

Get hiking

Bring your walking boots or trainers – there are nine walking trails.

An osprey grips as fish in its talons as it flies over water

See the visitor centre

Learn more about the forest including the nestcam for footage of ospreys.

A family cycling in the forest

Go cycling

Bring your bikes or hire them, then check out the cycling routes.

Frequently Asked Questions
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For the safety of both mother and child, Go Ape strongly recommends that pregnant women do not take part in our adventures.

Our adventures are robust physical activities involving climbing, balancing, and zipping, which naturally carry a degree of risk. While we don't want to be discriminatory, we are not medical experts.

We strongly encourage you to seek advice from your doctor before deciding to participate.

If, after consulting your doctor, you choose to proceed, we will require you to formally declare your pregnancy to a staff member and sign a specific disclaimer acknowledging that:

"I have made Go Ape aware that I am pregnant and, as a result, Go Ape has recommended that I do not take part on the course. However, I have decided to take part on the course in the full knowledge that this may incur risks to my unborn child."

We want you to have a safe and wonderful experience, so please prioritise medical advice when making this decision!

Due to the nature of our treetop activities, we strongly recommend that pockets must be emptied to prevent the risk of dropping any personal belongings while on the course. Some courses are built over a mixture of vegetation, streams, and in some locations even lakes and ponds. There is therefore a risk of personal loss if items are dropped into areas that cannot safely be reached by foot.

Adults (18+) can simultaneously supervise children participating in Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus from the ground.

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

Adults participating in an activity may only supervise children on the same activity.

Please make sure that there are enough adults (18+) in your group to supervise the children (under 16 years) you have booked for, meeting the supervision requirements for your activity. This includes adults participating in some instances, and they also require a ticket.

Bumbags and backpacks aren't permitted on the course as they may increase your risk of injury or get in the way of your harness. A lanyard and phone pouch can be purchased online at the time of booking or on the day from the Go Ape cabin (subject to availability). If you need to carry any medication with you, please let a member of staff know who will be able to provide you with a pouch which can be attached to your harness.

We recommend that non-essential items and bags are left somewhere safe such as in your car. Small items such as car keys can be left in the Go Ape cabin.

Absolutely! Spectators are more than welcome to come along and watch the action from the ground. Most of our courses are set in open woodland, with walking trails and viewing areas, so friends and family can follow along and cheer you on from below.

The only adventure with restrictions is Woburn Safari Park, which allows just one onlooker free of charge (additional spectators can be added to your booking at Woburn for an additional fee).

Go Ape designs its adventures to be as accessible as possible. Our high ropes courses require a degree of physical fitness but if you can climb up a rope ladder you will be fine. Our Forest Segways require you to stand for an hour on a moving platform and require similar energy as riding a bicycle. Nets courses have a lot of bounce and therefore require similar energy to a bouncy castle.

A supervising adult will only need a ticket if they are participating in the activity.

Some of our activities do require adult supervision in the tree tops. Depending on the age of the children you are supervising, it is possible to supervise from the ground if you prefer. We recommend participating with your children so you can enjoy your adventure together, especially if it's their first time or they are feeling a little nervous.

Supervision requirements can be found on the location and activity pages of the website.

Yes, our harnesses do have specific safety limits based on waist and leg measurements. We want all of our customers to feel secure and comfortable. If you are concerned about harness fit, we warmly invite you to visit the site before your booking date. Our team will be happy to let you try one on privately and will handle your enquiry with complete sensitivity and discretion. Please just check your local site is open before travelling. More information on harness sizing can be found here.

You can book your party via the "book now" function on our website as you would with a regular booking. You will get the option to add party bags before you get to the checkout. To add a forest shelter, please call our booking line team at 01603 895500 or email us at [email protected].

Participants for both activities will have will have one hour in the tree tops except for those that choose the 90-minute option at selected locations. Please allow an additional 30-60 minutes for the complete experience which will include check-in, harnessing and safety briefing.

Under 6's must have a supervising adult up on the course with them. We also recommend children under 1.2m tall have an adult with them on the course in case they need any help.

We have produced this handy guide on staying safe at Go Ape in hot weather. Please have a read through to prepare for your adventure.

Go Ape is an excellent wet weather activity. Our courses are substantially sheltered from rain and wind by the trees themselves so as long as you are appropriately dressed for the weather you should still have great memories of your experience. The course remains open in all weathers, except thick ice, thunderstorms and gales. Rain makes the course muddier than usual which can add to the fun, but you might want dry clothes to change into for the journey home.

If we have to close for unsafe weather conditions, we will offer you a refund, credit note or reschedule your booking. If unsafe weather is forecasted we will aim to make the decision as early as possible, and will do our best to contact you to try and save you a wasted journey.

Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on-site and must be kept on leads. Please note that dogs are not able to join you on the course.

There is a cafe that serves hot food, drinks and snacks located in the visitor centre.

Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilets are available in the toilet block at the visitor centre. You can find more information on Forestry England's website.

Our cabin and activity areas are situated on steep hills which are also on uneven ground. Wheelchairs and pushchairs get to the course but may need additional assistance. There are also picnic tables adjacent to the course. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help.

Yes, parking is available at Whinlatter, charges do apply which you will have to pay as you leave. The car park is managed by Forestry England.

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.

Toilets are available at the visitor centre, just a short walk from our cabin. There are no toilets out on the course, so we recommend using them before starting your activity.

Go Ape Whinlatter is based in Whinlatter Forest, on the B5292 also know as Whinlatter Pass.

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