Jennifer Norwood
My boys had an amazing day. I think for the price maybe 4 goes would be better than 3.
Soar at over 100mph on the world's fastest zip line at Penrhyn Quarry in North Wales. Velocity pairs a confidence building little zip with a mile long big zip across an iconic slate quarry, with parallel lines so you can fly alongside friends or family.
Arrive early to check in at reception, then join your group for a safety briefing and harness fitting. Instructors kit you with a harness, helmet and goggles and double check everything before you leave the kit up area.
You start on the little zip to get used to the sensation, then board an ex army truck for the bumpy climb along the quarry track to the top. After a final briefing in the Skyline building, you launch on the big zip, travelling just over a mile at speeds that can top 100mph on parallel lines.
Touch down, walk back to reception and de kit with the team. Optional headcam footage can be viewed and collected at the end if you booked it. The whole flow is instructor led from first clip to last step.
Penrhyn Quarry sits in Eryri (Snowdonia) near Bangor and Llandudno, with dramatic slate cliffs and wide mountain views framing every stage of the ride. The setting is as much part of the day as the zip itself.
On site you will find reception, kit areas and Blondin Restaurant for food with quarry views. Nearby basecamps make it easy to turn the zip into a longer North Wales break.
You need a minimum height of 1.2m and must weigh no more than 130kg. Under 18s must join with a participating adult aged 18+, with one adult for every three children.
No prior zipline experience is required. You should be comfortable with heights and able to follow instructor directions throughout the briefing and both zip zones.
This is a purpose built quarry course with parallel lines, a practice zip and a truck transfer that builds the day properly rather than rushing you straight to one line. Instructors stay with you from kit up to de kit so the focus stays on a clear, safe run.
The big zip is known as the fastest in the world and the longest in the UK, set against a historic Welsh quarry landscape that few other courses can match. It is built for shared high energy moments as much as solo bucket list days.
Meet at Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, LL57 4YG. Aim to arrive about 30 minutes before your booked start time and check in at reception. Completing your waiver ahead of arrival helps speed up the process.
Follow on-site signs to parking and reception. On-site parking charges may apply. If you are combining adventures, ask the team about any parking offers linked to multi-activity bookings.
From check-in to de-kit, the full Velocity experience usually takes around 2 hours. That includes your safety briefing, harness fitting, the little zip, the truck ride up the quarry track, the big zip, and returning your kit.
Arrive about 30 minutes before your booked start time so check-in runs smoothly. If you have already completed your waiver, the team can get you through reception more quickly.
Participants need a minimum height of 1.2m and must weigh no more than 130kg. These limits are set for safety on both the little zip and the big zip.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult aged 18 or over, with one adult for every three under-18s in the group.
Wear comfortable outdoor clothing you can move in, and closed shoes that will stay on securely. You will be fitted with a harness, helmet and goggles for the zips.
Bring layers for the truck ride and the top of the quarry, especially in cooler weather. Avoid loose scarves or items that could catch in kit.
After check-in and a safety briefing, the team kits you into a harness, helmet and goggles. You start on the little zip to get used to the feeling, then ride an ex-army truck along the quarry track to the top for the famous big zip.
From there you launch on parallel lines that can reach over 100mph across roughly a mile of zip, before a short walk back to de-kit and collect any headcam footage.
Meet at Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda, postcode LL57 4YG. Check in at reception half an hour before your start time.
On-site parking charges may apply. Parking can be free at select locations when you pre-book two or more adventures, so check the team's guidance for your visit.
Yes. Safety briefing, harness checks, the little zip, the truck transfer and the big zip are all instructor-led. You follow the team's directions at each stage.
Groups of up to around 24 people move through kit-up together, so you are never left to figure out the course alone.
Each zip zone has four parallel lines, so you can fly alongside others in your party rather than waiting for a single line.
That makes it a strong option for groups who want a shared high-energy moment on both the practice zip and the big Velocity line.
Your booking covers the guided Velocity experience with safety briefing, harness, helmet and goggles, the little zip, truck transfer and the big zip.
Optional headcam footage can be pre-booked separately if you want to keep a recording of the ride. Food and drinks at the on-site restaurant are not included.
The experience is designed to run in a wide range of conditions, but safety always comes first. In poor weather the team may adjust the schedule or advise you if operations are affected.
If plans need to change on the day, the team will be in touch with guidance for your booking.
Penrhyn Quarry has on-site dining at Blondin Restaurant with views over the quarry. It is a natural stop before or after your zip if you want food and a sit-down.
There are also nearby towns such as Bangor and Llandudno if you are making a wider day of it in North Wales.
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My boys had an amazing day. I think for the price maybe 4 goes would be better than 3.
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