Look out for Go Ape Forest Segways that offer you a novel way to explore the woodland paths on wheels. Not content with aerial assault courses & zip wires, Go Ape have extended into motorised two wheeled vehicles. Suitable for adults & children 10 years + alike, this unusual experience offers something for everyone. Follow our guide below to find out more about this latest range of adrenaline fuelled activities.
Forest Segways; Tried & Tested
These self balancing electric transporters are deceptively easy to pick up with training on hand to get you started. Before you know it, you are out of training mode, and whizzing around the forest. With a Forest Segway guide on hand at all times, you’ll feel comfortable exploring the forest with this latest mode of transport.
Forest Segway Tour, (photo; Phil Loach)
Forest Segways; Tried & Tested
Once we’d mastered our Forest Segway technique, we were taken off the beaten track & into the forest. Guided by an instructor, we navigated a route via forest trails, woodland, open terrain & alongside waterways. Segways will reach a maximum speed of 16mph, so you can move at at a pace you feel comfortable with.
Using a Segway on uneven ground is a particularly exhilarating experience. Navigating your route around trees, bumps, obstructions, narrow pathways, down slopes & up hills makes it an eventful journey. Whenever we’ve been on a Segway, we have always been struck with how quickly the the instructors recognise both your aptitude & objectives. With available routes that include difficult terrain, picturesque surroundings or adrenaline fueled adventure, there is something for everyone.
Your Segway experience last for an hour and, whilst this might not seem a long time, you are certainly beginning it to feel it, (particularly in your legs) by the time you head back to base.
Forest Segway Tours, (photo:Phil Loach)
Go Ape Forest Segway Requirements
1. To enjoy the Go Ape Forest Segways you will need to be between 45kg – 117kg in weight. These Go Ape requirements are in place for navigation purposes and be aware that Go Ape have scales on site.
2. Children aged 10 – 15 years must be accompanied by a paying adult with a maximum of 1 adult to 3 children under 16 years. Whilst those aged 16 & 17 can ride unsupervised they cannot supervise others. So this isn’t an experience you can leave to the kids although why would you want to miss the fun!
3. Remember to dress sensibly for this Segway experience so no sandals or high heels! A Go Ape Segway is an all weather experience so you will still be going out in the wet & rain; we hear it makes for an enhanced experience.
4. Go Ape Segways session offers you an hour’s off road experience, that includes training time), with a guide on hand.
5. You can now pick up a Segway at a range of forest locations including the Forest of Dean, Bracknell, Black Park, Grizedale Forest, Moors Valley, Thetford, Cannock, Dalby Forest, Delamere Forest & Sherwood Pines.
More information available at Go Ape.
