Test balance and nerves 10 metres above the ground on North Devon’s SkyTrail High Ropes Course. This one-hour, family-friendly course features 24 varied challenges with all safety equipment provided.
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You step onto the timbered platform and the forest exhales around you — wind teasing the leaves, branches that seem to lean closer as if watching. The SkyTrail High Ropes Course in North Devon lifts you ten metres above the woodland floor, where 24 challenges stretch across cables, nets and swinging planks that ask you to move deliberately and breathe steadily.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Moderate — you should be comfortable with short bursts of upper-body effort, balance and stair-climbing.
Wildlife
History
North Devon’s communities grew from fishing, shipbuilding and small-scale agriculture; outdoor amusements and courses grew with the 20th-century British outdoor recreation movement.
Conservation
Operators often follow tree-friendly anchoring and regular safety inspections; stick to paths, avoid trampling understory, and respect local wildlife habitats.
Reserve your spot on the North Devon: SkyTrail High Ropes Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for briefing
Plan to arrive 15–30 minutes before your slot to get sized for a harness and hear the safety briefing without feeling rushed.
Closed-toe shoes only
Sturdy trainers help with grip on wet wood and unstable elements; sandals are not permitted.
Secure loose items
Leave phones and loose jewellery in the drop zone or a sealed pocket — movement and wind will send them flying.
Hydrate and pace yourself
The course is intense but short; sip water beforehand and take breaks between elements if needed.
Closed-toe athletic shoes
Provide grip and protect toes on wooden platforms and moving elements.
Long-sleeve or shoulder-covering top
Protects skin from harness chafing and low branches.
Lightwork gloves
Thin gloves improve grip on cables in cooler, damp conditions.
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Reusable water bottle
Hydration before and after the activity keeps energy and focus up.
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