Zip Wire

The Zip Wire at Avon Tyrrell is an adrenaline charged experience as you travel at high speeds over our stunning lake. Climb 30 feet up to your starting platform, but make sure you don’t close your eyes, or you will miss the amazing scenery as you zip from up in the trees, down to water level. Our Zip wire is 60 metres long and is an exhilarating experience you will never forget.

Duration: 90 minutes

Ratios: 1:10 (Maximum of 10 Participants per Instructor)

Groups running at one time: one

Restrictions:

Our maximum weight limit for this activity is 18 stone (120kg)
Our minimum age for this activity is 7+ years (must be 130cm in height)

Recommendations:

Closed toe shoes must be worn on all activities.
Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
Waterproofs (weather depending)

Sessions Included in: Instructor Led Sessions

Accessible: Yes

"Thank you very much for our weekend. It went very well indeed and everyone had a great time, especially my wife. Special mention for my wife's aunt who shinned up the pole for the zip wire at the age of 75 and her husband, disabled with MS who had a great time on the four wheel motorised mountain bike - which enabled him to get to see her flying along the wire. It was a very memorable weekend."

Fun: An adventure activity that can be enjoyed by all.

Personal Challenge & Achievement: Individuals receive high levels of encouragement from our experienced instructors, so that they have the opportunity achieve their goals and understand more about themselves and their own personal state management.

Support & Cohesion: By taking part in a shared experience, Avon Tyrrell's Zip Wire can improve group and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together. Individuals are also encouraged to support one another both verbally and physically, so individuals can challenge themselves to their personal limits.

Fitness & Wellbeing: This activity by the nature of its physicality and location promotes an appreciation of the benefits of the outdoors for wellbeing and fitness.

When incorporated as part of a development programme of activities, outdoor learning such as zip wire can support increased attainment and develop character and soft skills all of which are key life skills. Individuals will be able to recognise their own achievements and individual progression, as well as have the opportunity to develop personal qualities such as self-reliance, perseverance, self-belief and increased levels of confidence.

View our Learning Outcomes Matrix

As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Zip Wire can support key areas of the curriculum.

Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links

Physical Education: 3 & 4

Science:

Scientific Attitudes 1 & 2

Experimental Skills and Investigation 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6

Analysis and Evaluation 1, 2,3, 4, 5 & 6

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Accommodation & Catering

At Avon Tyrrell we like to give you options, with dormitory style bedrooms in our Grade I listed house, self contained forest lodges for those looking for more independence to tented villages for schools looking for the ultimate outdoor experience. Whatever the size of your group, or your budget, we have what you need to have a fantastic and comfortable stay with us.

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Main House

Forest Lodges

Group Camping