Zip World Tower

Aberdare
Multi-level climbing structure with wooden platforms, climbing panels and Zip World Tower signage.
Riders in seated harnesses travelling on parallel zip lines above the lake.
Harnessed participant standing on a high wooden balance beam with countryside behind.
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Multi-level climbing structure with wooden platforms, climbing panels and Zip World Tower signage.
Riders in seated harnesses travelling on parallel zip lines above the lake.
Harnessed participant standing on a high wooden balance beam with countryside behind.
Four riders on parallel zip lines above a wooded hillside and lake, with open countryside beyond.
View down the zip lines towards the illuminated Tower Colliery site at night.
Four riders in seated harnesses on parallel zip lines against a blue sky, with red drag chutes behind them.
Helmeted participants crossing suspended wooden beams and platforms on the climbing course.
Three helmeted riders seen from behind on zip lines above fields and the colliery visitor area.
Two riders with raised arms in a coaster cart rounding a bend beside grassy banks.
Burger with lettuce and sauce, chunky chips and a glass of beer.
View down the zip lines towards the illuminated Tower Colliery site at night.
Outdoor tables, benches and closed parasols on the Cegin Glo terrace at sunset.
Padded chairs and a small table beside large windows overlooking the colliery winding structure and climbing course.
Two chairs and a round table beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking fields, woodland and distant hills.
Metal Cegin Glo lettering in front of a large wheel inside the bar and bistro.
Outdoor tables, benches and closed parasols on the Cegin Glo terrace at sunset.
Four riders on parallel zip lines above the valley, with red drag chutes behind several harnesses.
Riders leaving a tall launch tower on parallel zip lines beside woodland.
Four riders crossing above trees on parallel zip lines against a clear blue sky.
A lake below a steep wooded hillside, with trees in the foreground and distant hills.
A helmeted rider in a seated harness on a zip line, with two red drag chutes behind.
A zip-line rider approaching the floodlit landing area, with staff and an illuminated colliery tower nearby.
A hot dog in a long bread roll with toppings, served on a wooden board.
Riders on parallel zip lines at night, with red drag chutes and illuminated trees.

Welcome to Zip World Tower

Zip World Tower Colliery is an outdoor adventure site on the former Tower Colliery near Aberdare. Its four bookable activities are Phoenix, Tower Coaster, Tower Flyer and Tower Climber, with different levels of height, speed and physical challenge.

Phoenix is a high-speed seated zip-line experience; Tower Coaster follows a 1km track in one- or two-seat carts; Tower Flyer is a shorter introduction to seated zip lining; and Tower Climber has junior and full courses across a three-storey structure. Cegin Glo Bar & Bistro welcomes participants, spectators and other visitors.

Check the current restrictions for each activity before booking and allow time for check-in. The site is cashless and parking charges apply. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site but must remain with a non-participating person while activities take place.

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Zip World Tower, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9UF

Metal Cegin Glo lettering in front of a large wheel inside the bar and bistro.

Amenities

  1. Cafe on Site
  2. Dietary Requirements Catered For
  3. Shop on Site
  1. Charged Car Parking
  2. Family Friendly
  3. Wi-fi

Explore Zip World Tower

Choose your activity at Zip World Tower Colliery, or visit Cegin Glo Bar & Bistro.

Two harnessed riders travel from a wooden platform with grassy hills behind.

Zip World Tower Colliery, Tower Flyer

Three seated zip zones covering 270m at Tower Colliery, with two parallel lines in each zone.
Four riders on parallel zip lines above a lake, woodland and the surrounding valley.

Zip World Tower Colliery, Phoenix

Two zip zones at Tower Colliery, with four parallel lines and speeds up to 70mph.
Helmeted participants balancing on wooden and rope obstacles on different levels of Tower Climber.

Zip World Tower Colliery, Tower Climber

Three-storey adventure course with 69 obstacles and junior and full options at Tower Colliery.
Metal Cegin Glo lettering in front of a large wheel inside the bar and bistro.

Zip World Tower Colliery, Cegin Glo

Bar and bistro at Zip World Tower Colliery, welcoming participants, spectators and other visitors.
Two riders with their arms raised in a Tower Coaster cart on an elevated track.

Zip World Tower Colliery, Tower Coaster

One- or two-seat coaster on a 1km track at Tower Colliery, with three rides and speeds up to 25mph.
A helmeted rider in a seated harness on a zip line, with two red drag chutes behind.

How to book

Choose your activity on the Zip World Tower Colliery website, check the current restrictions and book in advance. Contact Zip World for booking enquiries.

Book now
info@zipworld.co.uk
01248 601444

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