Zip World Tower Colliery, Phoenix

Hirwaun
Four riders on parallel zip lines above a lake, woodland and the surrounding valley.
Helmeted rider in a seated harness above a lake and green hillside.
Helmeted rider in a seated harness at a yellow zip-line launch gate, overlooking the valley.
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Four riders on parallel zip lines above a lake, woodland and the surrounding valley.
Helmeted rider in a seated harness above a lake and green hillside.
Helmeted rider in a seated harness at a yellow zip-line launch gate, overlooking the valley.
Harnessed participant standing on a high wooden balance beam with countryside behind.
Multi-level climbing and ropes structure with platforms, ladders and Zip World Tower signage.
Two harnessed riders leave a raised platform on parallel zip lines.
Riders in seated harnesses on parallel zip lines beneath an orange evening sky.
Two riders on parallel zip lines beside the former colliery winding tower.
Two helmeted riders in harnesses approach a zip-line landing area.
Two harnessed riders travel from a wooden platform with grassy hills behind.
Rider wearing a helmet and goggles on a zip line above a lake.
Four riders in seated harnesses travel on parallel zip lines above woodland and a lake.

Welcome to Zip World Tower Colliery, Phoenix

Phoenix is a seated zip-line experience at Zip World Tower Colliery near Aberdare. The course covers more than 1.5km in two separate zip zones, Alpha and Bravo, each with four parallel lines so up to four people can fly alongside one another. Speeds can reach up to 70mph.

The full experience can take up to two hours, including check-in, transport, safety briefing and both zip zones. Participation is subject to current age, height, weight and medical restrictions. Read them carefully before buying tickets and arrive 30 minutes before the booked start time.

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Zip World Tower, Treherbert Road, Hirwaun, CF44 9UF

Rider wearing a helmet and goggles on a zip line above a lake.

Amenities

  1. Cafe on Site
  2. Family Friendly
  3. Shop on Site
  1. Charged Car Parking
  2. On-line Booking
  3. Wi-fi

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How to book

Check the current restrictions, choose a date and book online in advance. For help with your booking, contact Zip World directly.

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info@zipworld.co.uk
01248 601444

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