Adventure group – Go Ape June 2025
All you need to know about our forthcoming trip to Go Ape in Haldon Forest:
| Nature of activity | Go Ape Treetop Challenge
“The high ropes course includes suspended bridges, 5 zip lines, a Tarzan Swing, and other challenging obstacles”. |
| Name of u3a organiser and organiser’s contact details | Carolyn, email via: enquiries@u3a.dawlish.info |
| Location of activity | Go Ape, Haldon Forest Bullers Hill, Kenford, Exeter EX6 7XR. Directions |
| Date and start time | Tuesday, 24th June 2025 12 noon |
| Meeting point | We are asked to arrive at Go Ape Cabin for check-in at 11:30am to prepare for the activity. |
| Duration | The Treetop challenge lasts 2-3 hours |
| Cost | £41 |
| Cost includes | Use of necessary equipment; instruction and safety briefing.
Please see the Go Ape website for further information. |
| Deadline for commitment | Please notify the organiser as soon as possible if you wish to attend, and pay in full as below. |
| Deadline for payment in full | Full payment to be paid to Dawlish and District u3a Treasurer by 10th June 2025.
Bank details are as follows: Name of bank: NatWest |
| Cancellation policy | Full refund for cancellation up to the 10th June 2025. Loss of all payment thereafter (unless you can find somebody else to take your place)
Please also note that Go Ape will be open unless it is icy or stormy, or there are high winds or lightning, so the activity is unlikely to be cancelled due to bad weather. |
| Procedure for notifying group if provider cancels | In the event of cancellation I will send an email to all those who have booked and update the details on the website. Please check the website on the morning of the activity in case of last minute cancellation. |
| Level of fitness required or any particular skills (you must satisfy yourself that you are physically able to participate in the activity). | You should be confident in balancing and heights and able to climb a long ladder. Some manual dexterity for clipping and unclipping harnesses is required. |
| Personal medical conditions | If you have any medical conditions that might affect your ability to participate then you should declare this to Go Ape staff on arrival. |
| Disclaimer | Go Ape will require you to complete an online waiver. A link will be sent to you for this purpose.
Please note that whilst the u3a organisers are concerned for everyone’s welfare, by taking part in this activity you should recognise that your safety is your own responsibility. |
| Appropriate footwear & clothing | “We recommend you wear gloves for comfort… We suggest that you wear something you don’t mind getting grubby. Dress for the weather so bring along a mac if the forecast is for rain. You need to make sure you have the correct footwear which can’t fall off easily. This should offer protection to your toes and heels. Please do not wear sandals, flip flops, Crocs, slip-off or high heel shoes. Your stomach area will need to be covered to prevent the harness rubbing, and long hair must be tied back to prevent entanglements in the equipment.” (From their website) |
| Personal belongings | Participants are advised to leave belongings at home or in their car. |
| Toilet / refreshment facilities | There are toilets and a cafe on site. |
| Equipment provided | Clips and harnesses. (Gloves with good grips are recommended but not provided.) |
| Public transport and car parking facilities | Car sharing is encouraged. Feel free to arrange your own lift share or contact the organiser if you can offer or need a lift.
Plentiful car parking is available on site. There is a charge for parking. |
| Risk assessment | Before taking part, participants will be expected to sign a Go Ape Risk Acknowledgement form (as shown here). This can be done on the day.
Go Ape’s risk assessments, terms and policies can be found here and here. A Dawlish & District risk assessment has also been conducted for this activity. It is recommended that you read this. Please find it here. |
Any questions? Just get in touch via email: enquiries@u3a.dawlish.info.
Last updated 15/06/2025