Hangloose Adventure, the zip wire at the Eden Project is 660 meters long (yes, two-thirds of a kilometer!) and is the largest zip wire in England.
Where is the zip wire at the Eden Project?
Hangloose adventure and the zip wire is situated at the south end of the Eden Project and is accessed by walking past the main entrance down the hill towards the site. If you’re stuck, just look for people flying past, you can buy tickets where they come into landing.
Can children go on the zip wire at the Eden Project?
The hangloose zip wire does take children provided they are over a certain minimum weight. The weight changes depending on the weather conditions, so you should call them for further details on 01726 812724.
Does the Eden Project zip wire still open in bad weather?
The zip wire is rarely closed due to poor weather conditions, due to the risk of accidents. Any sign of thunder or lightning or very strong winds will lead to closure. The zip wire is not affected by rain so accidents do not result from wet weather.
Zip wire Eden Project Prices
As of 2019 the zip wire costs £30 per person with other activities costing more and special offers available for those enjoying multiple activities.
Top tips for enjoying the zip wire at the Eden Project
- Go when its sunny, not when its cloudy / raining. Everyone goes to the beach when its sunny, so it will be far quieter.
- Just do it and don’t think!
- Listen to your instructors, they have genuinely important information to avoid accidents on the zip wire and other activities.
The zip wire at Eden used to be referred to as the ‘fail wire’ because physics prevented anybody from ever reaching the end, meaning that the early testers used to get stuck in the middle. For years, the Eden Project skys were not graced with the buzz of adrenaline-fueled bodies whizzing overhead. Then, a man called Brian made modifications to the setup and managed to create a fully functional and very safe zip wire across the whole of the Eden Project site.
“The views are spectacular, it’s like flying over a man-made beehive”.
When you visit the Eden Project, be sure to stop by at Hangloose Adventure.
At Hangloose, there’s more than just a zip wire. There’s ‘Gravity’ – a giant swing – a freefall jump, a high ropes course and two air bags.
Hangloose is an excellent day out for children, although its advised you call up first to see if they will be heavy enough to enjoy the activities.