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The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major new zipline adventure park that's perfect for ‘first-timers to seasoned daredevils' opens minutes from Dublin
A MAJOR attraction has opened minutes from Dublin - and it's great for a family day out. Zipit Forest Adventures is due to open a new location in Djouce in Co 6 Zipit will open another location in Wicklow Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 It's set to open on July 18 Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 It's perfect for a family day out Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin The park is set to open on Friday July 18. In a huge perk for visitors, any bookings made in June will have 10 per cent off if it's a first-time reservation. This is the latest venture for Ireland's ultimate high ropes and zipline experience, which already has sites in It is the perfect option for READ MORE IN TRAVEL It offers fun for all ages and can cater to groups of any size. And now, to celebrate the launch, you can use a first-time-use This can be used on advanced bookings and gives 10 per cent off. The company has other locations in Tibradden Wood, Co. Dublin, Farran Forest Park, Co. Cork, and Lough Key Forest Park, Co. Roscommon. Most read in News Travel This is the fourth addition for the company and is being built by Funchal - one of The company has promised the same adrenaline-pumping activities that fans of the parks know and love. But they are also promising a "snappier, pole-powered" experience that is open to guests as young as And it's less than a one-hour drive from Dublin City Centre, and is easily accessible via the N11 or scenic Sally Gap route. It is located on a former It offers wide-open skies and uninterrupted views of the countryside, providing a different experience from Zipit's traditionally forested courses. It has a number of thrilling elements, including a low ropes course - which is a first for Zipit. Here, little ones aged between 3 and 6 can go on their first ziplining adventure. It also has a high ropes course for those aged 7 and above, which reaches 12 metres off the ground. And Cian O'Callaghan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Cool Running Events, said today 'We're incredibly excited to launch our newest course in Djouce. "This area of Wicklow offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure, and we've created a course that blends excitement, challenge and fun in a totally new way. "This course is Zipit's first that's accessible to kids as young as three, and we can't wait to see the excitement on the younger adventurers' faces as they take part in Ireland's newest adventure course." Tickets for Zipit Djouce are available for advance booking at Demand is set to be very high, so it's advised to book early. Zipit Djouce Park also cater for families, school tours, birthday parties, corporate team-building events, and more. 6 There are courses for all ages Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 Booking made in June can enjoy 10 per cent off Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 It's set on a former golf course Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin
Irish Independent
13 hours ago
- Irish Independent
New adventure park to open in heart of Wicklow this summer
Zipit Forest Adventures, which operates a high ropes and zipline experience in dedicated Coillte forests, is opening its newest adventure park in Djouce Park on Friday, July 18. Djouce will be the fourth adventure park for the firm, building on the success of its existing locations in Tibradden Wood, Dublin, Farran Forest Park in Cork, and Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon. The new course promises the same "adrenaline-pumping activities' and is accessible to participants as young as three. Zipit opted for Djouce Park for its unique setting, given it is easily accessible within the county and from Dublin via the N11 or the scenic Sally Gap route. The park is perfectly situated on a former golf course fairway at the edge of Djouce Woods. The course offers wide-open skies and uninterrupted views, providing a different experience from Zipit's traditionally forested courses. Where other locations are limited to those aged seven and upwards, Djouce Park will feature a variety of elements within a low ropes course, designed for children between the ages of three and six. The high ropes course is open to everyone aged from seven and reaches 12 metres off the ground. Each Zipit session lasts three hours and includes the completion of a safety briefing. Cian O'Callaghan, head of sales and marketing, explained why the Wicklow location was perfect for the latest adventure park. 'We're incredibly excited to launch our newest course in Djouce. This area of Wicklow offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure, and we've created a course that blends excitement, challenge and fun in a totally new way,' he said. 'This course is Zipit's first that's accessible to kids as young as three, and we can't wait to see the excitement on the younger adventurers' faces as they take part in Ireland's newest adventure course.' Tickets for Zipit Djouce are now available for advance booking at and with demand expected to be high this summer, early booking is strongly recommended. Zipit Djouce is offering a first time use discount code (FIRST10) throughout the month of June for advance bookings, giving customers 10pc off.
Irish Examiner
15 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cork adventure company Zipit opens fourth location in latest expansion
Cork-headquartered adventure business Zipit has announced the opening of its newest park, located in Wicklow, marking the growing company's latest expansion. With locations already in Farran Forrest Park in Cork, Tibradden Wood in Dublin and Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon, Zipit Djouce Park in Wicklow will mark the company's fourth addition. The latest venture will be located on a former golf course fairway on the edge of the Wicklow park. The new course is currently being built by Funcha, one of Europe's leading adventure park developers. Speaking on the latest location, Zipit said it offered "wide-open skies and uninterrupted views", providing a different experience from Zipit's traditionally forested courses. Zipit was acquired by Cork-based Cool Runnings Events in 2021, leading to the merging of two family businesses. Headquartered in Little Island, Cool Runnings is known for both zip-lining and for its seasonal ice rink attractions in Cork and Dublin and has been operating since 2007. In May, Zipit sought to expand its operations further, submitting plans to the county council for a new adventure centre in East Cork. In its application, the growing company sought planning permission to install an adventure activity course on Fota Island. The proposed course will include a net adventure area, multi-activity area, tubing course, zip lines, a low ropes area, and ancillary activities. Permission is also being sought for a single-storey reception cabin and a single-storey staff welfare cabin, toilet facilities and all associated site and ancillary works on land at Fota Island, Carrigtwohill. The proposed site lies within the curtilage of Fota House, which is a Recorded Protected Structure. Cork County Council are due to decide on the case by July 1, 2025. Speaking on the Wicklow course, Cian O'Callaghan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Cool Running Events, said: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our newest course in Djouce. This area of Wicklow offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure." "This course is Zipit's first that's accessible to kids as young as three, and we can't wait to see the excitement on the younger adventurers' faces as they take part in Ireland's newest adventure course'.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Irish adventure centre nestled in ‘beautiful' woodlands with ziplines, walking trails and incredible seaside views
TAKE a look at the Irish adventure centre nestled in "beautiful" woodlands with ziplines, walking trails and incredible seaside views. The hugely popular Zipit Forest Adventures at Tibradden Wood in the Dublin mountains is now open for 3 The zipline adventure centre is reopened for the summer Credit: Social Media Collect 3 One of its locations is less than 30 minutes from Dublin city Credit: Social Media Collect 3 The activity centre offers the ultimate ziplining experience Credit: Social Media Collect This adventure park gives thrill-seekers of all ages the chance to climb and swing through a beautiful natural landscape. Located just 15 minutes from Dundrum and 25 minutes from the city centre, it is the perfect day out as It reads on their website: "Our outdoor adventure centre in Dublin is nestled in the beautiful Tibradden Wood (known locally as the Pine Forest) in the Dublin Mountains. "Our location is only 15 minutes from Dundrum Town Centre, or a few minutes off the M50 on the R116." READ MORE IN TRAVEL The course features six circuits suspended among the forest canopy, with the highest platforms soaring up to 20 metres above the forest. Each circuit is designed for different age groups and ability levels. It starts with the Green circuit for ages 7–8, building up through orange, white and blue until reaching the red circuit for those aged 15 and older. What's more, Zipit has two other parks in Ireland – one in Farran Park, Cork, and another in Lough Key Park, Most read in News Travel The Tibradden course includes over 100 individual challenges such as cargo nets, balancing beams, Tarzan swings, wobbly bridges, climbing walls and zip lines that crisscross the trees. Visitors are harnessed and trained by ERCA-certified instructors and there's a belay system that keeps participants clipped in at all times. Thrill-seekers travel 2.8km at speeds of up to 150kph on the longest zipline in the world, on top of the Jebel Jais mountain Participants can then spend up to three hours navigating the course at their own pace, allowing plenty of time to complete multiple circuits. Along the way, adventurers take in the stunning natural scenery, including ancient pine trees, moss-covered boulders and wildlife sightings. The Tibradden site is open every day throughout the busy summer months of June, July, and August, with bookings available for individuals, families and groups of seven. What's more, the park is available for birthday parties, youth and sports club outings, school tours and team-building events. NEW ZIP TRAIL And last year a new ziplining experience called the Zip Trail launched at the Tibradden Wood course. This standalone trail consists of 12 consecutive zip lines that stretch over 500 metres in total, sending participants gliding between the trees at up to 10 metres above ground. The Zip Trail is open to anyone aged 12 and up and takes 30–40 minutes to complete. On site, guests will find a log cabin shop selling hot and cold drinks, snacks like crisps and There is a host of other amenities at the sites – with playgrounds and even a deer enclosure. Parking is free and available at each location, and the ziplining experience is suitable for ages 7 plus. You can choose from a wide range of ticket options at to have the perfect summer day out. However, June bookings are known to fill up fast, so it's advised to pre-book to avoid disappointment.
