The Kirkwood Zip Line Challenge

The Kirkwood Zip Line Challenge

Get ready to race your friends and family down one of the fastest zip lines in the world - Velocity!

By The Kirkwood (Kirkwood Hospice)

Date and time

Saturday, September 6 · 7:30am - 7pm GMT+1

Location

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry Bethesda LL57 4YG United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Coach Departs The Kirkwood, 21 Albany Rd, Huddersfield HD5 9UY

11:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Arrival at Zip World

Zip Line slots booked between 12.20pm to 13.40pm

4:00 PM

Coach Departs Zip World

7:00 PM

Arrive back at The Kirkwood 21 Albany Rd, Huddersfield HD5 9UY

About this event

Will you take on the world's fastest zipline - Velocity!


  • Price: £50 per person.
  • Sponsorship: £275 minimum, per person.

    Your sign-up fee includes a complimentary coach transfer to and from the The Kirkwood21 Albany Rd, Huddersfield HD5 9UY. The coach will leave at 7:30am, with a toilet and refreshment stop on the journey, before arriving at the hugely popular Zip World at around 11 am, with a little time to take in your surroundings before your welcome talk and safety briefings before the first zip line experience at 12:20pm. After the completion of the last zip line, our coach will be available on-site and will depart around 4pm, returning to The Kirkwood at approximately 7pm. - If you would prefer to travel independently with your groups, please select this option when making your booking.

The coach is complimentary for participants only at this time as we have limited seating, once registration has closed, and we have completed a head count we may be able to offer additional seating for friends and family to purchase for a small fee, so you can all travel together. You will receive a notification if this option becomes available closer to the time. - If you would prefer to make your own way to the challenge with your friends and family, please select this option with you complete the registreaion form.


Setting up a JustGiving page

Every pound you raise will help families in your local community to access the care they need, when and where they need it, every step of the way. The minimum sponsorship to take part is £275.

Setting up a JustGiving page is an easy way for you to share your fundraising and cast a wider net of potential sponsors.

Set up your JustGiving page HERE

Need help with your fundraising?
Call us on our Fundraising help line 01484 557 911.


About Velocity

Velocity is a 1555 metre zip line comprising of a total of 2 zip lines aptly titled the 'Little Zipper' and 'The Big Zipper' and the whole experience will take participants around 2 hours to complete. There are some restrictions for this experience, highlighted below:

Max weight - Max 130kg

Min height - Min (1.2m)

For people zipping with under 18's - There will need to be a ratio of 1 adult to 3 under 18's taking part

Zip World aim to offer their experiences to as many people as possible. and have a handy medical conditions section on their page for participants to review before committing to this epic challenge. To view their approved, cautionary and restricted medical conditions, click HERE.


More about Zip World

A truly exhilarating experience, Zip World, Velocity is located in North Wales near the stunning Snowdon range, in what once was the world’s largest slate quarry, Penrhyn Quarry is now home to the fastest zip line in the world, where you can fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake.

If you have any questions about what to wear, securing personal items and more, visit Zip World's FAQ's page FAQs: Adventures & Zip Line Information | Zip World

Zip World is a cashless venue (cards only)

Facilities on site include, toilets, lockers, picnic area, restaurant, cafe and bar.

Zip World recommended booking your head camera in advance to avoid disappointment. Please call the Adventure Booking Centre on 01248 601444 to book (this is an additional cost).


Event Location

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry, Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 4YG



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Our Mission

The Kirkwood cares for and supports people affected by a life limiting illness across Kirklees, making a positive difference to their quality of life - free of charge. We are here to support anyone affected by a life limiting illness, every step of the way.