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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: New development at Glentress http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: New development at Glentress en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:49:30 +0000 LaidBack on "New development at Glentress" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2233#post-23630 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:02:39 +0000 LaidBack 23630@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ kptnkparaphrased "...the cycnical will say new reasons for people to drive to Glentress" The Ratho centre had its Skyride which one family member did on a few occasions between ages of 6 and 14. Only once done via the bus and she couldn't believe how long it took and she still had to walk. She even went with friend along canal path with her on her own bike and friend on tandem (14 year olds will do that. 16 year olds no..!) Was one reason it was a shame that bike access wasn't made easier as the girls had to struggle up steps with bikes. Anyway... kaputnik on "New development at Glentress" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2233#post-23616 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:27:00 +0000 kaputnik 23616@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ There's Go Apes in Beecraigs and Aberfoyle and Crathes in Aberdeenshire. Then there's the other 10 or so in England. The people of Glasgow managed to prevent one being put in at Pollock Country Park, I think they won the legal wrangle that the park was put there for their benefit, not as a money spinner. PS on "New development at Glentress" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2233#post-23614 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:20:27 +0000 PS 23614@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Well, all those extra cafe customers are going to have to come from somewhere. Go Ape is a pretty standard Forestry Commission money-earner. Like K says, there's one in Whinlatter; there's also one at Grizedale, so that's both the FC's "showcase" Lake District forests covered. Isn't there one at Beecraigs as well? TBH, I'm surprised it's taken so long to get one at Glentress... kaputnik on "New development at Glentress" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2233#post-23612 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:56:50 +0000 kaputnik 23612@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I "went ape" in Whinlatter. It was fun for big kids like me, even big girls blouses like me that dont like heights... However the cynical amongst us (not me of course, I'm not like that) might read this as "Forestry Commission finds new reasons for people to drive to Glentress" chdot on "New development at Glentress" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2233#post-23611 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:20:23 +0000 chdot 23611@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " For info - not mtbing specifically but at Glentress. 10 FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS RELEASE No: 14410 Go Ape for Glentress Forestry Commission Scotland is in discussions with Adventure Forest Ltd with a view to creating a Go Ape tree top adventure in Glentress Forest. The move is part of the Commission's long-term plan to expand Glentress and make it one of the top visitor attractions in the country. The Commission will now enter into detailed discussions with the company so that plans can be taken forward to introduce the adventure course in the forest, possibly by summer 2012. Bill Meadows, Forestry Commission Scotland's District Manager for Dumfries and Scottish Borders said: "This is great news and we're thrilled to be working with Go Ape at Glentress. "With the addition of a high wire course, visitors will be able to enjoy a wider choice of adventure activities, supported by a modern visitor centre complex capable of supporting the demand." For a number of years, the Commission in Scotland has been working in partnership with Go Ape at their David Marshall Lodge visitor centre near Aberfoyle. The high wire adventure has been a big hit with visitors. Ben Davies, Business Development Manager with Adventure Forest added: "The investment in Glentress will reinforce its position as an excellent visitor experience and we are excited about bringing Go Ape to the forest. In addition to providing local jobs it would provide another great facility for this fantastic part of the country." The Go Ape course is set high up in the tree tops and features rope ladders, Tarzan swings, trapezes, stirrup crossings and zip wires. In 2006, Adventure Forest Ltd was successful in a competitive tender to develop high wire rope courses on the Commission's land. Informal discussions between the Commission and Adventure Forest have been on-going and Glentress was decided on as a site for a Go Ape course at the company's Board meeting last week. Notes to news editors 1. Forestry Commission Scotland works as the Scottish Government's forestry directorate <a href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland" rel="nofollow">http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland</a>. 2. For more information on Go Ape log on to <a href="http://www.goape.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.goape.co.uk</a>. 3. Media enquiries to Steve Williams, Forestry Commission Scotland press office 0131 314 6508. 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