Zip World Fforest

The UK’s only alpine coaster, the Fforest Coaster is an unbeatable adrenaline experience for ages 3 and over, boasting twists and turns aplenty as you speed through the trees down one kilometre of track.

A toboggan style roller coaster on the edge of Snowdonia, it’s located particularly close to the ground so you get an incredible sense of speed, reaching up to 25 mph. Not just an adventure for thrill-seekers, however, you can control the brakes, meaning you can go as fast (or as slow) as you dare! Three goes are included with each ticket, so you can really push the course to its limit on your final run!

Should the worst happen with some wet Welsh weather paying a visit, canopies are fixed to the sledges, keeping you dry in all conditions, with the forest environment also making the coaster particularly well sheltered from wind. If you’re considering it as a day out for kids, it’s a great choice as children between 3 and 8 can share a sledge with an adult (or an older child), while still feeling in control and involved.

On board cameras are available to hire to capture your footage, using AI technology to edit a unique, shareable video with friends and family following your adventure. You can also pay a visit to Fforest Caffi or Fforest Coffi for a delicious bite to eat, with plenty of picnic benches or undercover space to enjoy it.

Zip World Fforest is a stone’s throw from Betws-y-Coed, and just 25 minutes from the North Wales coast of Conwy & Llandudno.

A truly epic treetop adventure, Zip Safari 2 takes place right up in the tree canopy, up to 60 feet above the ground, and is the ultimate way to an experience exhilarating, outdoor activity while feeling challenged and having fun.

Featuring 21 zip lines and 17 additional elements that include rope bridges, netting, balance boards – even a treetop surfboard, this adventure takes up to 3 hours and is a great team building activity or adventure to enjoy on as a group.

It works well as part of a family day out or activity to treat the kids with too, suitable for ages 9+. Also at Zip World Fforest is the Tree Hoppers course, which is Zip Safari 2’s little sibling, ideal for kids from 5, allowing you to choose the perfect level of challenge.

There are some impressive zip lines on the Zip Safari 2 course that stretches over 565 metres, with stunning views out over the Conwy valley beyond. It’s a sheltered course that you can enjoy in all weathers, though please dress appropriately for an outdoor activity.

After you’ve zipped, jumped, balanced and hopped your way around our course, you’ll land safely back down on terrafirma, after which you could treat yourself to a cup of tea and slice of cake from one of our on-site cafes, or a more substantial meal to power you back up ready for your next adventure.

The world’s first tandem drop experience, Plummet 2 is an incredible 100 foot tower with a trapdoor drop that’s the ultimate test of your white-knuckle credentials. After climbing a set of steps up the tower, you’ll stand on a trapdoor either alone or with a friend and, after a countdown (or not, if you want a true heart in mouth experience!), the doors will release and you’ll experience the closest thing to freefall.

Plummet 2 is at the top of the North Wales adventure bucket list and is the perfect adventure for couples with its dual-drop option (weight limits apply). It’s also a good choice for team building, corporate days or stag and hen parties – will everyone in your group feel brave enough to drop? Children from 7 and up can also drop in tandem with an adult, so you could even put your family’s bravery to the test while having a brilliant day out with the kids.

As you stand on the trapdoor, you’ll enjoy unparalleled views out over the Conwy valley (if you’re able to given the expectation of the impending drop!). The tower itself is covered, so it’s an ideal adventure whatever the weather.

Following your adventure, why not try one of the other activities at Zip World Fforest? Or, you could stop for lunch at our Fforest Caffi or Fforest Coffi. Located just five minutes from Betws-y-Coed, it’s your one-stop-shop for an action-packed day of adventure.

If you’re looking for an outlet for your kids during weekends or school holidays, Treetop Nets at Zip World Fforest is the perfect choice. A bouncy net adventure similar to trampoline parks, it’s an ideal way for little ones (and big kids!) to burn off their energy and get some exercise in the great outdoors.

Home to Europe’s longest net walkway, Treetop Nets is suspended 60 ft high in the trees, with a series of nets pulled between them to create the ultimate bouncy adventure. Across 250 metres of walkways and several larger netted areas, you can bounce, hop, jump, slide and have a great time in a stunning, natural setting.

Being in a forest, it’s also sheltered from high winds and can be enjoyed whatever the weather (just make sure you dress appropriately). Kids from the age of 3 are able to take part with an accompanying adult, and they’ll love exploring all the treehouses and discovering the slides dotted around the site.

An hour of bouncing is included in each ticket, which will be more than enough to leave even the most energetic explorer exhausted and ready for bed! If you just need a quick pitstop before getting back to it, we have two cafes on site serving hot & cold food & drink.

For all budding mini-adventurers, Zip World’s Tree Hoppers assault course is the perfect introduction to treetop adventure and outdoor rope courses. Featuring 12 zip lines, there’s plenty of thrills that take place 7 metres above the ground, as well as 22 other elements such as rope bridges, platforms and balance beams.

You can expect a session on Tree Hoppers to take around an hour, with two courses available depending on how brave (or otherwise!) your little one feels. One is harder than the other, making it ideal for a range of children. For older kids, we also have Zip Safari 2, which is this adventure’s big sibling, so you can pick just the right activity for your family.

Children under 8yrs require an adult to help them round the course, but it’s great fun getting involved and spurring them on to overcome the challenge. Taking place beneath the trees, it’s a sheltered course than can be enjoyed in all weathers, though please dress for the occasion! Hot & cold food & drink is also on hand at the Fforest Caffi to refuel following your adventure.

Tree Hoppers and Zip World Fforest is a great choice for children’s birthday parties or other celebrations, and works well paired with Treetop Nets or Fforest Coaster as part of an epic, adventurous family day out in North Wales.

Europe’s highest giant swing, Skyride 2 is set in a stunning position overlooking the Conwy valley, located just outside Betws-y-Coed and less than 30 minutes from the North Wales coastline of Llandudno and Conwy.

A five-seater swing set 80 feet high up in the air, your group, whether friends, family or complete strangers, will be winched back to a near-vertical position. From there, one brave individual gets the responsibility of pulling the release string and sending you all hurtling towards the ground, before rising up again out towards the valley beyond. Completely gravity driven, you’ll enjoy an incredible sense of speed and weightlessness throughout.

With the five seats available, Skyride 2 is a perfect adventure day out for the whole family. Between Plummet 2 and Skyride 2, there’s sure to be an adventure at Zip World Fforest to put your fears to the test! After your adventure, you can also refuel and recharge at one of our on-site cafes, serving hot and cold food and drink.