Zip wire

Includes: zipwire, aerial runway, high ropes Indoors, Outdoors, Adventurous, In the air

Activity time:
1 meeting

Age:
5+

Cost:
Medium
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Zoom down a giant zip wire

Admire some beautiful scenery from on high - if you can find the courage to look as you whizz by!

Overview

Zipwires are high ropes structures where girls travel down along a rope or wire.

To take girls on a zipwire, you will need to find a reputable local provider.

Planning checklist

Safety notes

You can verify the quality of a provider by checking it has one of the following endorsements: AALA, Adventuremark or LotC Quality Badge for Adventure. These endorsements are not applicable in Northern Ireland, where you should ask your local Outdoor Activities Adviser to recommend an approved provider.

Instructors must hold one of the following qualifications:

  • Mountain Training UK (MTUK) Single Pitch Award (SPA) or higher, with training and familiarisation for the activity
  • High-ropes-specific training and assessment run or moderated by an MIA (Mountain Instructor Award) holder
  • European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) Instructor or higher.
Section Number of girls per adult
Rainbows 5
Brownies 8
Guides 12

How many adults are needed?

Use this calculator to find out the ratio of girls to adults that is required for this activity

Calculator
2 adults needed

Forms

  • An Activity Information and Consent form is required to participate in this activity - PDF | Word
  • A Risk Assessment form is required for this activity - PDF

Remember - you can use one consent form for multiple activities

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