Here are twelve of the best zip wires in the UK that are suitable for families with older children, including their location and why they made the list.
These twelve zip wires have made the list because they offer a great range of experiences for families, from thrilling rides to stunning views of the countryside.
They’re also located in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK, making them perfect for a family day out or a weekend away.
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry, North Wales
World’s Fastest Zip Wire
In the UK, North Wales is the zip wire capital. Zip World has 3 locations here and at their Bethesda venue you’ll find their Velocity 2 zip line.
This is the fastest zip wire in the world, with riders reaching speeds of over 100mph. It’s located in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, and the ride takes you over Penrhyn Quarry, offering stunning views of the Welsh landscape.
Web – Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Location – Zip World Penrhyn Quarry Bethesda, LL57 4YG -
Zip World Llechwedd, North Wales
Europe’s first four-person zip line
At Zip World Titan in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales you can experience Europe’s first four-person zip line. Located in a disused slate quarry, the four parallel zip lines span 1.5 kilometres and reach speeds of over 100mph as you fly over the beautiful blue water in Penrhyn Quarry lake below.
Web – Zip World Llechwedd
Location : Zip World Llechwedd Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3NB -
Zip World Tower, Hirwaun, South Wales
Fastest seated zip line in the world
At their Tower site in South Wales, you’ll experience their Phoenix zip line. This is the world’s fastest seated zip line, with 4 parallel lines in 2 separate zip zones. This zip line will see you flying across the Welsh countryside on the edge of the Brecon Beacons Phoenix is a record-breaker, being the fastest seated zip line in the world, and Zip World’s steepest, travelling at speeds of up to 70 mph.Web – Zip World Tower
Location : Zip World Tower Hirwaun, CF44 9UF -
Go Ape Zip Line Experience, Aberfoyle, Scotland
Location of two of Britain’s longest zip wires
Go Ape offers a range of treetop adventures, including zip wires, at their 34 locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Their zip wires range are set in some of the most beautiful woodland settings across the UK and range from 50m in length to 450m
However at four of their locations they have really spectacular zip wires to experience. Our favourite is at Aberfoyle set in the glorious Loch Lomond, home to two of Britain’s longest zip wires, each stretching over 400m.On one of these zips you’ll also fly over a 90-foot waterfall – how cool is that! The other one that is a really special zip line experience at Grizedale in Cumbria. This is a unique zip wire experience which will have you whizzing through the heart of the UK’s Lake District, flying across seven forest zip lines totalling a whopping 3km.
Another two Go Ape locations that have zip wires that are well worth checking out are at Glentress Forest in Peebles, Scotland and Haldon Forest Park in Dartmoor.
Web – Go Ape
Location : Go Ape Aberfoyle, The Lodge – Forest Visitor Centre, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle, Stirling. FK8 3SX -
Eden Project SkyWire, Cornwall, South West England
Located in one of the most famous gardens in the UK
This zip wire is located at the famous Eden Project and is the fastest zip wire in England. What makes this special, is its unique location and takes riders over the tropical biomes and gardens. The ride is 660 metres long and reaches speeds of up to 60mph.
Web – Hangloose Adventure, Eden Project
Location – Eden Project, Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG -
TreeZone at Loch Lomond, Scotland
Zip wire on the shores of the beautiful Loch Lomond
This zip wire is great for families and is part of a really fun adventure course, providing stunning views over Loch Lomond. The zip wire here zooms you back down to earth on their 65m zip wire.Web – Hangloose Adventure, Eden Project
Location – Eden Project, Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG -
Zip World Fforest, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales
Family friendly safari zip line
Their Zip Safari zip line is a family-friendly zip wire that takes riders over the beautiful Conwy Valley.
The zip wire takes place right up in the tree canopy, up to 60 feet above the ground and is 565 metres long. There are also other activities available at the park, such as Fforest Coaster and Treetop nets.
Web – Zip World Fforest
Location – Zip World Fforest Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0HX -
Hangloose Adventure, Bluewater, South East England
Home to England’s longest and fastest zip wire
This adventure park is just outside London and is home to their Skywire zip wire. This is England’s longest and fastest zip wire, this ride is 720m long, fly over a lake and reaches speeds of up to 60mph.
over the lake below.Web – Hangloose Bluewater
Location – The Domes Bluewater Parkway Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9SW -
Zip Trek Adventure Park Aviemore, Scotland
Home to a 14 zip wire trek course
There are two zip wires to choose from at this amazing adventure park. Zip Adventure sees you fly high over the trees, zip over spectacular waterfalls and swoop alongside rocky cliffs on this 90 minute adventure.
Their Zip Trek course covers 14 zip wires which are 2km flying high above the Alvie Gorge through the Caledonian pine forest, which makes this their highest, fastest and longest course.
Web –Zip Trek Adventure Park
Location – Delfour Hatchery, Alvie Estate, Aviemore PH21 1NE -
Killiecrankie Zip Park, Perthshire, Scotland
A tree lined 9 course zip line
This zip wire takes riders through the trees and across the River Garry, offering stunning views of the valley of Killiecrankie.
It’s a series of 9 zip lines which takes you in a large circuit from tree to tree at heights of up to 30 metres.
Web –Killiecrankie Zip Park
Location – Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, Killiecrankie, Perthshire, PH16 5LG -
Adventure Parc Snowdonia, North Wales:
Zip over the world’s first inland surf lagoon
This adventure park offers a range of activities, including their Zip Line, which takes riders over the worlds first inland surf lagoon. The ride is 400 metres long and reaches speeds of up to 30mph.
Web –Adventure Park Snowdonia
Location – CONWAY ROAD, DOLGARROG, CONWY, LL32 8QE -
Zip at Adrenalin Quarry, Cornwall, England
A 490m long zip line reaching speeds of 40mph
The Zip at Adrenalin Quarry, in South East Cornwall, is one of the most intense on this list.
Featuring two parallel zip wires, which are 490m long, 50m high and reaching speeds of 40mph this is a excilarting experience especially as you cross the flooded quarry below with sheer cliffs on either side.
Web –Adrenalin Quarry Cornwall
Location – Lower Clicker Road, Menheniot, Near Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3PJ
