On Land

High ropes

Climb, balance and swing through courses of rope bridges, nets and platforms high in the trees. You are clipped on to a safety line before you leave the ground and stay clipped on throughout the course. A guide explains how it works, then you move at your own pace.

Courses often include zip wires and a final drop to the ground. A visit lasts two to three hours, so it works as a half day with lunch for groups.

A high ropes course with wooden platforms and rope bridges under a blue sky

The quick facts

Who it suits

Families, friends and work teams. Most courses have routes for different ages and heights, and everyone is clipped to a safety line.

Best time of year

Spring to autumn. Many courses stay open through winter.

Typical price

From about £20 per person

A guide only. Prices change, so check with the provider.

A family crossing a rope walkway between pine trees
A climber on a net wall in front of a bright blue sky
A tall ropes course with rope bridges and platforms among palm trees
A multi level ropes course frame under a clear blue sky
A group in orange helmets on a platform among tall forest trees

Providers

High ropes providers

South West

Adventure Bristol

A high ropes course called Tree Tops in Ashton Court, Bristol, with school, group and team building days.

  • High ropes
  • Outdoor team days
Price
[Not stated on their website]
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Adventure Parc Snowdonia

An indoor and outdoor adventure venue with climbing, an indoor cave and high ropes on the edge of Snowdonia.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Outdoor team days
  • High ropes
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Black Rock Outdoors

A group high ropes course at Cobbs Cross Farm in Somerset, run as a half day or as part of a full activity day.

  • High ropes
  • Outdoor team days
Price
[Not stated on their website]
Suitable for
Groups, Corporate
View listing

South East

Buzz Active

A non-profit outdoor adventure provider with sailing, paddle sport, high ropes and woodland sites in East Sussex.

  • Sailing
  • Kayaking
  • Climbing
  • Outdoor team days
  • High ropes
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Midlands

Challenge Academy

A high ropes and zip wire course in Baggeridge Country Park near Sedgley, for public sessions and group bookings.

  • High ropes
  • Zip lines
  • Outdoor team days
Price
[Not stated on this page of their website]
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
View listing

South West

Cumulus Outdoors

Residential adventure centre in Swanage with coasteering, kayaking, paddleboarding, high ropes and climbing on the Jurassic Coast.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Activity days
  • High ropes
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Groups
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UK-wide

Go Ape

Treetop high ropes, zip lines and woodland activities at sites across the UK, with group and corporate days.

  • Zip lines
  • Axe throwing
  • Outdoor team days
  • High ropes
Price
Treetop Adventure from £20.95
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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UK-wide

Hangloose Adventure

Zip wires, giant swings, high ropes and an aqua park at Bluewater in Kent and the Eden Project in Cornwall.

  • Zip lines
  • Outdoor team days
  • High ropes
Price
[Prices shown per activity on their website]
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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UK-wide

Manor Adventure

School residential centres in the UK and France with sailing, archery, rafting and high ropes.

  • Sailing
  • White water rafting
  • Climbing
  • Activity days
  • High ropes
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Groups
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South West

Mill on the Brue

An outdoor activity centre in Somerset with over 40 activities, including zip wires, high ropes and axe throwing.

  • Zip lines
  • Axe throwing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
  • High ropes
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
View listing

South East

Out of Bounds

An indoor and outdoor activity centre near Rustington in West Sussex with high ropes, adventure nets, laser tag and corporate hire.

  • High ropes
  • Outdoor team days
Price
High ropes from £20 (their website)
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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