Name: Go Ape Peebles, Glentress Forest
Rating: 5.0

Go Ape Peebles, Glentress Forest

Go Ape Peebles, Glentress Forest, Peebles, UK

Paid

Description

Go Ape Peebles, Glentress Forest is home to Scotland’s highest zip wire and one of the most scenic adventure sites in the country. Nestled within Glentress Forest near Peebles, it offers a thrilling outdoor experience surrounded by breathtaking woodland views and rugged natural beauty. This adventure spot is ideal for thrill-seekers, families, and groups wanting to explore the outdoors while taking on exciting high-rope challenges.

The site features two main experiences – the Treetop Challenge and the Zip Line Experience. The Treetop Challenge includes six loops of crossings, Tarzan Swings, and six epic zip lines stretching up to 325 metres long, offering stunning views across the valley. The Zip Line Experience is perfect for those looking for a shorter but equally thrilling adventure, featuring two cross-valley zips – one 48 metres high and 325 metres long, and the return at 220 metres.

Prices start from £36.95 for the Treetop Challenge and £25.95 for the Zip Line Experience, with an additional £3.95 online booking fee per order.

Located within Forestry and Land Scotland’s Glentress site, visitors can enjoy excellent facilities, including paid parking, an on-site café, bike hire, and scenic walking and cycling trails. Corporate events, family outings, and group adventures are also welcome, making Go Ape Peebles a top destination for outdoor fun and unforgettable views.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Treetop Challenge: Experience the thrill of the Treetop Challenge, a high ropes adventure with 6 loops of exciting challenges, 6 epic zip lines, and stunning treetop views. Experience an adrenaline-fueled adventure amidst the scenic beauty of Glentress Forest, Peebles on Treetop Challenge. This exhilarating course features 6 thrilling loops, packed with challenging crossings that test your agility and nerve, including the daunting Tarzan Swing and zip wires up to 325m long!
Zip Line Experience: This reduced course skips out the obstacles on Treetop Challenge, but takes in our two thrilling cross valley zips (the highlight for many). Perfect for zip wire enthusiasts or those wanting a shorter experience! You will ride our 48m high, 325m long zip. Not bragging, but this might just be the highest zip in Scotland! A 220m zip will provide you with a nice cruise back across the valley.

Facilities

Parking: Paid Parking available.
Food & Drinks: Cafe available.

Website

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Treetop Challenge: From £36.95 (+£3.95 booking fee per online order)
Zip Line Experience: From £25.95 (+£3.95 booking fee per online order)

Pricing URL: https://goape.co.uk/locations/glentress-forest

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Contact the venue for session timings.

Address: Go Ape Peebles, Glentress Forest, Peebles, UK

Post Code: EH45 8NB

Council: Scottish Borders

County: Scotland

By Car: From the west or north - You can get to Peebles using the A72 or the A703 from Edinburgh. From the South - Leave the M74 at Junction 15 (Moffat) and take the A701 towards Edinburgh. At Broughton, take the B712 on the right, which joins the A72 (turn right) and head into Peebles. Then from Peebles, follow the A72 towards Galashiels for 1.5 miles, and the entrance for Glentress is signposted to the left-hand side. From the east - Take the A72 towards Peebles. After the village of Cardrona (and MacDonald Hotel), the entrance for Glentress is signposted to the right.
By Bus: The 62 and 62a buses from Edinburgh to Galashiels both stop right outside the Glentress entrance. Ask for “Glentress” rather than “Peebles”.The driver is more likely to drop you outside the site, rather than in Peebles. The stop is not in Peebles itself but three miles east of Peebles. The course is approx 500m up a gentle hill, following the forest road from the bus stop.