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Go Ape Leeds Castle

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Go Ape is the UK’s number one Treetop Adventure. Days out at Go Ape are about living life more adventurously, having fun with your pri-mates and getting in touch with your inner Tarzan (he’s in there, we promise).

Treetop Challenge Course

Go Ape Leeds Castle is an unforgettable day out, and a great laugh – which is usually the best way of bringing people together. You’ll be briefed for safety before you take to the training site to practice what you’ve learned. Once you’re familiar with the safety procedures, you’ll be released into the trees to speed down zip wires, tackle rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and multiple crossings; all set up to 40ft above the forest floor. You’ll be in charge of your own safety systems during the adventure, so it’s only available for those over 1.4m tall.

The experience lasts for 2 - 3 hours and is a fun challenge for everyone who takes part. The most popular part of the course, as recommended by customers, is zip wiring over the valley where you can spot the historic Leeds Castle in the distance. 

Go Ape Treetop Challenge course requirements

Minimum Height - 1.4m (4ft7")

Maximum weight - 20.5 stones (130kg)

*Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult. One adult can supervise two baboons (children aged 10-15). 16-17 year olds can be unsupervised up in the trees, but cannot supervise others. 

 

Treetop Adventure PLUS

Treetop Adventure PLUS is a step up from Treetop Adventure. Once they've mastered the Treetop Adventure course, take on an extra loop of fun with Treetop Adventure Plus! There's more height, more wobble and a faster zip wire.

Min height: 1.2m

Min age: 6 years

Duration: 1-2 hours. 

Maximum weight - 20.5 stones (130kg)

 

Treetop Adventure Course

If you’re looking for something that’s suitable for the family, then visit the Treetop Adventure course which sits alongside the Treetop Challenge course. It’s a Go Ape course designed just for mini-explorers as little as 1m. No one loves adventure more than kids! Treetop Adventure course is accessible for anyone over 1m tall (if they’re feeling adventurous enough). 

Minimum Age – N/A

Minimum Height - 1m (3ft3")

Maximum weight - 20.5 stones (130kg)

*Under 6’s must be accompanied by a participating adult on a 1:2 ratio. Over 6’s can be supervised from the forest floor at a ratio of 1:8.

Take a peek at what the Treetop Adventure course is all about and find out why kids are 'going ape' over the latest adventures.

Watch our short video...

 

Axe Throwing

Ever tried slinging an axe? Not only is it the perfect stress-reliever but it's bags of fun too. Enjoy an action-packed hour of axe-flinging in the great outdoors, as you go in search for that all-important bullseye (it's harder than it sounds). Our qualified instructors will be on-hand to provide tips and support. A gripping NEW experience you’ll want to do again. And again. And again. For those aged 16+. On your marks. Get set. Throw

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Treetop Challenge From £36.95

Treetop Adventure from £21.95

Treetop Adventure Plus from £26.96

 

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Go Ape Leeds Castle Leeds Castle Maidstone ME17 1PL

Contact

questions@goape.co.uk 01603 895500

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