Zip World and Tree Top Adventure, Snowdonia are not for the faint hearted. After arriving late on the Friday night with an overnight stay at The Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed my day started with a short drive to Zip World at Penrhyn.

Zip World

Zip World boasts the longest and fastest zip line in Europe reaching speeds of up to 100 mph. Located in the most dramatic of settings – Penrhyn Quarry which is nestled amongst the mountains of Snowdonia, North Wales. The zip wire takes you 500ft above the mountain lake. The Zip World site contains two specially constructed and spectacular zip lines, the first will take you down to the bottom of the quarry, this was a great way to get a feel for the zip wire before hurling myself off the the big one. Once at the bottom of the first zip wire I was picked up in a specialised vehicle and taken on a tour of the quarry, then up to the top to experience the 100 mile an hour zip wire back to the start. The scenery is breath taking and the experience is certainly unlike anything I had done before.

Tree Top Adventure

After a leisurely lunch my next adventure was the Tree Top Adventure, Snowdonia. The Tree Top adventure consists of 30 obstacles including balancing beams, zip wires, ropes bridges and parachute simulator. Having been to places like Go Ape before I know what to expect, however the addition of the PowerFan and Skyride where the highlight of the day. Towering over 31m (100ft) high is the Tree Top Tower, home to “PowerFan Plummet” The worlds’ highest powerfan parachute simulator. Standing on the platform is a real opportunity to over come fear and get the adrenaline pumping. It’s a great way to experience that feeling of free falling in a very safe environment. The Skyride is Europe’s highest and first 5 seater Giant Swing which left me feeling exhilarated as I was hoisted over 80 ft high into the air then released to swing out over the magnificent Conwy Valley.This was a great trip whether travelling on your own or with friends and family, stag weekends, birthdays or just as a weekend break it offers everything for the adrenaline junkie!

Top Tips for enjoying your stay

• Make sure you are wearing suitable clothing, the zip wire is a long way up a mountain.
• Enjoyed a Fish and Chip lunch at the Spinnaker, Betws-y-Coed
• If you are travelling a distance a one or two night stay makes the days adventure a great short break.

What we thought of our stay

• Spectacular scenery
• Good value for money
• Friendly staff
• Adrenaline fuelled adventure

Zip World, Penrhyn  Including Little Zipper, quarry tour and Big Zipper £50 per person (group discounts available)

Tree Top Adventure, Snowdonia  Adventure Course + PowerFan Plummet + Sky Ride Adult £42 Child under 16 £37

The Royal Oak Hotel, Gwydr Forest Park, Snowdonia National Park, Holyhead Rd, Betws-y-Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0AY