Zip World Tower Colliery, Tower Flyer

Aberdare
Two harnessed riders travel from a wooden platform with grassy hills behind.
Two helmeted riders on parallel zip lines above the visitor area at Zip World Tower.
Two helmeted riders in harnesses approach a zip-line landing area.
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Two harnessed riders travel from a wooden platform with grassy hills behind.
Two helmeted riders on parallel zip lines above the visitor area at Zip World Tower.
Two helmeted riders in harnesses approach a zip-line landing area.
Two harnessed riders leave a raised platform on parallel zip lines.
Multi-level climbing and ropes structure with platforms, ladders and Zip World Tower signage.
Two harnessed riders on zip lines beside a launch platform, with the climbing course below.

Welcome to Zip World Tower Colliery, Tower Flyer

Tower Flyer is a shorter seated zip-line experience at Zip World Tower Colliery near Aberdare. Participants complete three zip zones covering 270m in total, with two parallel lines in each zone so two people can fly alongside one another. The experience takes around 45 minutes.

Age, height, weight and adult-supervision rules apply. Check the current restrictions before booking and arrive 30 minutes before the booked start time.

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

Two harnessed riders on zip lines beside a launch platform, with the climbing course below.

Amenities

  1. Cafe on Site
  2. Family Friendly
  1. Charged Car Parking
  2. 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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