Zip lines, high ropes and big adventures

Rope bridges in the treetops, zip wires over valleys and floating on air in a wind tunnel. These are the days out older kids and teens talk about for weeks.

Photo: Nadiia Ganzhyi on Unsplash

Scout’s verdict

Scout’s adventure verdict

Check the age, height and weight rules for each course before booking. They decide which course your family can do together.

Best for: Ages 8+ and teens
Book: Ahead in holidays
Wear: Trainers & sporty clothes

Adventure days out

Zip lines & high ropes££ Mid-range

Photo: Nadiia Ganzhyi / Unsplash

Go Ape treetop adventures

Forests across the UK

Rope bridges, zip wires and Tarzan swings high in the trees.

Ages 5–11TeensOutdoor

Scout: Check the age and height rules for each course before booking.

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Zip lines & high ropes££ Mid-range

Photo: Perry Grone / Unsplash

Zip World

Wales and the Lake District

Big zip lines, underground adventures and trampolines in caverns.

Ages 5–11TeensIndoor + outdoor

Scout: Weight and age limits apply to some rides. Check first.

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Hot air balloons rising over the landscape

Zip lines & high ropes££ Mid-range

Photo: ian dooley / Unsplash

iFLY indoor skydiving

Centres in the UK and worldwide

Float on a column of air in a vertical wind tunnel. No plane needed.

Ages 5–11TeensIndoor

Scout: Check minimum ages and weight limits for your centre.

Official site ↗

Zip lines & high ropes££ Mid-range

Photo: Nadiia Ganzhyi / Unsplash

High ropes & climbing towers

Activity centres near you

Many activity centres and farm parks have low and high ropes courses.

Ages 5–11TeensOutdoor

Scout: Low ropes courses suit younger kids. Start there.

Cost bands are a rough guide to a typical family visit, not prices. Always check current prices, ages and opening times on the official site.

Before you book

Courses often have minimum ages and heights, and some rides have weight limits.
Under-16s may need a participating adult with them.
Outdoor courses can close in high winds or storms.

Read zip lines and high ropes in the UK and indoor skydiving for kids.

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

What age can kids go on zip lines?

It depends on the course. Junior courses can suit younger children, while big zip lines often have higher minimum ages and weight limits. Check the provider’s rules.