Outdoor Adventure Near Manchester | Go Ape Challenge 💪

If you live in or around Manchester, you’ve got to try Go Ape!! Go Ape is a large UK-based chain of outdoor activities, with locations all over the country. Each site has unique routes and challenges, so you can search for the nearest one on their website. There are 35 locations across the UK! ✅ Experience Highlights The main activity involves navigating between trees using zip lines and rope bridges. It’s a great test of balance and physical ability. Professional staff provide safety guidance, and the equipment is designed for convenience and high safety standards. The challenges vary in difficulty, with some being quite thrilling. If you find a tough obstacle, there’s often an alternative “easy route” to ensure everyone can complete the course. After finishing, you’ll even get a little “certificate” with your name on it at the entrance board—a nice touch! 🌟 ✅ What to Bring 1️⃣ Gloves : Highly recommended (you can also buy them there). Many challenges involve climbing, which can be tough on your hands. 2️⃣ Phone Lanyard : If you bring your phone, use a lanyard or wear pants with zippers. Some activities involve sliding and height changes, so regular pockets aren’t safe. 3️⃣ Hair Tied Back : Long-haired ladies should tie their hair up for convenience. 4️⃣ No Need for Water : Free tap water and paper cups are provided during the activity. 5️⃣ Avoid Light-Colored Clothes : The zip lines are fast, and you might touch the ground, which is covered in leaves and mud. Your clothes will get dirty, but at least your butt won’t hurt! 😂 ✅ Transport We took the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton (trains run about every hour). It’s very convenient. From the station, we walked directly to Go Ape (about 25 minutes). Just Google “Go Ape Buxton.” There’s no direct bus, and even if you take one, you’ll still have to walk for about 15 minutes. Buxton has very few Ubers or Bolt rides, so if you need a car, you’ll have to call ahead for a pickup. ✅ Booking You can book tickets directly on Google Maps or their official website goape.co.uk. There are often student discounts on Uniday or Student Beans. We bought our tickets with a Black Friday coupon last year, so we didn’t use the student discount this time. Keep an eye out for deals during Black Friday and compare prices. #Manchester #ManchesterLife #ManchesterSurroundings #ManchesterTravel #OutdoorActivities