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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 http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland.
2. For more information on Go Ape log on to http://www.goape.co.uk.
3. Media enquiries to Steve Williams, Forestry Commission Scotland
press office 0131 314 6508.
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