Adventure Starts Here
When you have done the wine tasting, the paintballing and the trust exercise and you're looking for something new, head on down to Zipit Forest Adventures for 4 hours of fun and adventure. Circuits range from only 1 metre – 20 metres high, suitable for all 
levels of fitness.
The activity was fun, different, beautiful scenery.
Staff were absolutely amazing. My arms are sore today!! Great craic!
Fantastic day out. Enough of a challenge for everyone!
Be Robin Hood, Peter Pan, Tarzan or whichever super hero adventurer you want to be (personally, I’m Indiana Jones, but that’s our little secret). Let the adrenalin junkies get their fix and give them their moment to pound their chests whilst others may prefer to set their own challenges on the lower circuits.
A 30 - 45 minute instruction session is required, before you can move on through the circuits, so if you only have 2 hours to spend, you really will only get one circuit completed. Allow the time to make your day so much more enjoyable.
Mid-week is always quieter (excluding June, July and August) and if you have a minimum number of 15 people, we will open the course, even if the booking calendar shows we are closed. So give us a call and we will always do our best to accommodate you, bearing in mind that we do have to close before it gets dark.
Picnic areas are scattered throughout the forest and we have an outdoor seating area, for those who fancy a rest in between challenges.
Companies such as EMC, Apple, Facebook and Google have all organised successful Off-Sites to Zipit.
On the Day
It is important to arrive 15 minutes beforehand to get the paperwork out of the way. If you are having lunch beforehand, please resist alcohol and wait until after your Zipit experience. Anyone under the influence of drink or drugs will be turned away, with no refund. We have a zero tolerance policy.
Restrictions
- Minimum Height is 1m.
- Maximum Weight is 120kg (leg strap dimensions can also limit fitting of harness)
Pacemakers
Our parks in Farran Wood, Cork and Lough Key, Co.Roscommon use a different safety system to our park in Tibradden Wood, Dublin, and involves the use of magnets. Magnets may interfere with the operation of pacemakers and ICD’s.
We recommend that you check with your doctor, before booking Zipit at Farran or Lough Key.
Pregnancy
Unfortunately, due to safety risks anyone who is pregnant is unable to participate.
Clothing
Dress appropriately for physical exercise in an outdoors environment. We recommend layers, with a light rain jacket, even in the summer! Padded jackets should not be worn. Runners are ideal, no open toed shoes or sandals. You may need to bring insect repellant and sun cream during certain months.
For further information on food and toilet facilities, select a location from one of the 3 courses below.
If you need to know more, visit our FAQ section for further information.
10% discount for groups of 10 or more when booked online.
Ready to Book
We know it is an almost impossible task getting people to commit to a date and time, but we do need numbers to reserve the harnesses.Group is Under 15 people
If your group is below 15 people, you book online. We recommend booking for your maximum numbers and payment must be made in full. But you can reduce these numbers up to 48 hours before the date of your visit and get a full refund.
And check the weather too, because we go ahead in the rain!
Have a group of more than 15?
Call us on 051 858008 or complete our Group Contact Form and we will check availability for you.
We require a €100 booking deposit at time of booking.
Confirmation of numbers must be made 48 hours in advance, and payment made in full. Please understand that harnesses have been reserved for every person booked, and cannot be re-sold last-minute. We also roster staff in accordance with number of people on the course. If you book for your highest numbers and there is a large drop in the meantime, please let us know as early as possible, so we can re-sell the reserved harnesses.
Contact Us
Safety
Construction
Our French construction crew have built more than 90 courses worldwide, including parks in Europe, the West Indies and South Korea. The platforms are built around trees at various heights (ranging from 1 metre to 20 metres off the ground) and connected with a range of activities to allow the participant move from one tree to another. the construction company adheres to EN 15567-1 Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1: Construction and Safety Requirements
Governing Body
Zipit Forest Adventures is a member of the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) and adheres to EN 15567-2 Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 2: Operation Requirements
Operation Requirements
This European Standard applies to the operation of ropes courses and specifies the operational requirements to ensure an appropriate level of safety and service when used for either recreation, training, education or therapeutic purposes.
Safety Harness
Our harness design protects you from accidentaly unclipping from the circuit, ensuring that your safety is paramount.
Training
All of our Instructors are European Rope Course Association (ERCA) trained with the following certifications:
- ERCA Instructor Training.
- ERCA Site Specific Rescue Training.
ERCA Training is undertaken by either our own staff who have been trained as a Trainer or an external UK specialist company. All final assessments and certifications are undertaken by the external company.
Additional Training
- First Aid with CPR.
- Manual Handling.
- Maintenance Training.
Working with Children
All our staff have undertaken an on-line child protection course and are garda vetted.
Customer Safety
We have a policy of informing participants of the nature of risk associated with our activities through our Disclaimer and safety rules.
Our Safety Briefing (approx. 45 minutes) is carried out by our qualified instructors and is mandatory for all customers wishing to participate on our courses. Our instructors monitor customers completing the Safety Briefing circuit and are patrolling throughout the park should any assistance be needed during your visit.
Our minimum age requirement is strictly enforced. All children under 18 must be supervised by an adult, either participating or on the ground.
Through strict adherence to the ERCA requirements and continual investment in the most current Personal Protective Equipment we are confident that all risks are minimised. Our advanced safety harnesses ensure that customers are always connected to our safety system whilst traversing the treetop activities.
Safety Checks
Course
- Instructors navigate each circuit every morning before opening, as if they were a customer. They digitally sign a spreadsheet to confirm the circuit has been checked and this is then digitally signed by the Duty Manager who notes and addresses any issues.
Harness
- Completed at end of day by the instructors whose names are logged and checked by the Duty Manager who signs off. Any harnesses which do not pass the highest standard safety checks are put out of service. An annual inspection is also carried out in accordance with EN15567-2.
Rescue Bags
- All equipment inside our Rescue Bags are regularly checked and devices function tested.
Maintenance
- Our Instructors check the course equipment thoroughly to identify and address any issues. These checks are in addition to the daily checks.
Site Assessment
- Performed as required, primarily during peak season. This is a general assessment of the site by the Operations Manager including safety checks and instructor performance.
Annual Checks
Arboriculturist Check
- Completed annually or as required, checking the health and suitability of the trees on the course by a European specialist company.
Course Check
- A European Specialist company annually checks the structural elements of the course.
Course Safety Equipment
- Fallstops and Base Jumps are serviced by the manufacturer or a service provider trained by the manufacturer.
