Address: Bullers Hill, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XR, United Kingdom
Phone: +441603895500
Rating: 4.8
based on 154 reviews.
Staff and Service
Pros:
"Brandon, a member of staff who looked after us, was really helpful and friendly."
"The staff were amazing they explained everything and really gave both daughter and I the confidence to enjoy the activity."
"The staff were amazing especially Jeff and Ellie, who helped to support my 5 year old boy who was determined but actually became overwhelmed."
"The staff are always on hand to applaud you and give support wherever you need it."
"The staff were also friendly and helpful."
"Staff were amazing with kids and really good at what they do."
"The staff are amazing and really make you feel safe and at ease."
Cons:
"When my son was still on the zip line staff member sent down another boy down and they bumped each other."
"Very unhelpful on the phone!! Said that he doesnt know what else there is to do there for 2 x 14yr olds apart from a 1hr treetop adventure!"
"Before all this palava, it would have been 5 stars as staff were friendly before they wouldn't leave us alone."
"I was also somewhat concerned that during the practice on site 1, the instructor had his back to the group and wasn't watching people practice."
"This staff member after accident did not explain how did it happen and did not apologize us but somewhere disappeared."
"Another brilliant course though very unimpressed with staff. Did not engage with us at all after course finished."
"Unfortunately, this was not the case at Haldon."
Location and Setting
Pros:
"Being up in the misty trees gave the forest such a calm and tranquil atmosphere."
"Lovely forest to be situated in with plenty of walks for afterwards."
"This is in a gorgeous setting with so much beauty for miles."
"Good location with lots of parking."
"Park in Haldon Forest Car Park and follow the Go Ape signs."
"Great location. Easy to get to from the m5 and also lots to offer beside go ape."
"Visited for the first time today, great location."
Cons:
"Park could do with more toilets and facilities by the tree top area."
"No toilets that I saw close to go ape."
"Go ape is not particularly well signposted when you get to the car park."
"Signposting is essentially non-exsistant, but that is due to the forestry commission not their own shortcomings."
"You have to pay for parking at the forestry car park and toilets are at the car park not Go Ape."
"Leave plenty of time to park and find it. Signage is terrible."
"Parking is with Haldon Forest and isn't cheap."
Experience and Activities
Pros:
"A family fun day out with three teens: not a huff or eye-roll all afternoon #winning 👌"
"This is a lovely and super fun course! We loved the bridges through the treetops and the thrill of some of the higher platforms."
"The zipline in zone 3 is particularly great, and the tarzan swing in zone 5 and the wobbly tree in zone 4 are particularly terrifying!"
"Highly recommended by us all."
"Well worth the visit!"
"We had an amazing 3 hours here, swinging from the trees, challenging high ropes and exhilarating zip lines."
"The whole place was well maintained and well run."
Cons:
"That's when we started getting told she couldn't go on, she needed an adult with her."
"The landing can be very painful because you land on mulch and there is a big chance that you land on your back."
"Not for people who are petrified of heights or have heart problems or are a little unfit as some challenges are quite physical."
"I do advise wearing clothes with padding as I have really injured my shoulder through doing it back in June to the point I’ve had to be signed off work and also do physiotherapy."
"Always fun. There were a lot of delays today - really busy and a lot of kids getting stuck on the zip line."
"This one did frighten us a little though as the trees were swaying in the wind, and it seemed ever so slightly higher than others we had done before, plus the zip wires seemed longer."
"The only down side was it is a little expensive but once you've done it you'll want to do it again."
Value and Cost
Pros:
"A little expensive but we were there nearly 3 hours."
"Would recommend, I felt safe even though it was so high. The equipment felt secure and in great condition."
"Good value and moderately challenging (nothing extreme)."
"We highly recommend and would go again."
"I would recommend the party bag as a great value extra that includes a medal and other bits."
"Really good fun, pricey but worth the money."
"Good safety measures in place for high level activity as well as social distancing and sanitising stations."
Cons:
"The total cost was £136."
"It's not the cheapest of days out, but it beats 'another theme park'."
"Groups were far too big which meant on a very cold day the course took 3hrs."
"Only 4* because the last of the courses was quite short and a little underwhelming considering it's the finale."
"Cannot recommend enough, just definitely bring scruffy clothes."
"Parking is with Haldon Forest and isn't cheap."
"I wouldn't return here but if I was to ever return I'd just put the teens through as 16+ as it's not as if they I.D them and it's so much bloody effort to get around the ropes with knowing who's on the waiver etc."