Zip wire
1 meeting
Age:
5+
Cost:
Medium
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
Girlguiding activity centres for zip wires
Blackland Farm
Сontact information
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Address:
Blackland Farm Grinstead LaneEast GrinsteadSussexRH19 4HP -
Telephone:
01342 810 493 -
Email:
[email protected] -
Website:
http://www.blacklandfarm.org.uk
Foxlease
Сontact information
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Address:
Girlguiding Foxlease Clay HillLyndhurstHampshireSO43 7DE -
Telephone:
02380 282 638 -
Email:
[email protected] -
Website:
http://www.foxlease.org.uk
Waddow Hall
Сontact information
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Address:
Girlguiding Waddow Hall Waddington RoadClitheroeLancashireBB7 3LD -
Telephone:
01200 423186 -
Email:
[email protected] -
Website:
http://www.waddow.org.uk