Event 7 – Go Ape [REPORT]

It was an early start on a Saturday morning, but ten people converged on Bracknell’s Swinley Forest, just outside London, for a day out of Go Ape. Go Ape involves wearing a harness replete with clips, carabiner and a pulley… One almost feels like Batman. Next is a climb up into the canopies of the forest to take on a series of challenges high above the earth – from rope bridges to swinging planks to rope nets to moving logs to tunnels – each section ending with a glorious long zip wire back to the ground.

It was a day of high energy, adventure and excitement. The group bonded and yelled encouragement to each other on each challenge – especially one of the most scary tasks, a jumping drop and zip line into a rope web. The spirit of all-for-one-and-one-for-all was certainly in the air.

At the end of the day we were all exhausted, elated and glowing from our Go Ape adventure. We convoyed to a nearby pub where the food and drink went down so well after our exertions. Everyone said they had an amazing time out, and then asked what, when and where was the next adventure? Well, that remains to be seen!

Testimonials from the day

What an amazing day out! What are we doing next?
– Z (female), 30

Does it get any better than adventures in the tree tops?
– Anon (female), 27

I’m knackered. Again, again, again!
– Alex (male), 34

Photos from the event

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