Is bungee jumping safe?

Operators follow strict procedures, the equipment is checked and rated for every jumper, and trained crews run each jump. The thrill sits on top of serious safety standards.

How high are the jumps?

It depends on the site, often from around 50 metres up. The operator confirms the exact height when you book.

Are there weight or age limits?

Yes. Minimum and maximum weights apply for the cords, along with a minimum age. The operator will give you the exact figures.

What does it actually feel like?

A few seconds of real freefall, then a smooth rebound and a bounce or two. Equal parts terrifying and brilliant.

Can I do it if I am scared of heights?

Plenty of jumpers are, and that is rather the point. The crew talks you through it, but the last step is yours.

Comfortable clothes and secure footwear, and empty your pockets. The crew fits all the safety gear.

Can I jump with a friend?

Some sites run tandem jumps, and friends can always watch and heckle. Check what your operator offers.

Bungee Jump in West of England

The West of England reaches from Bristol to the Mendips — mountain biking, climbing, cycling and paddleboarding across hills, gorges and rivers. Ride MTB and gravel trails, climb the Avon Gorge and indoor walls, cycle the countryside, and paddleboard the waterways. Buzzing and outdoorsy, it's a brilliant base for land and water adventure.

There is no easing into a bungee jump. You climb up, you shuffle to the edge, and then you either jump or you do not. Most people jump, eventually. What follows is a proper freefall and a bounce, and a rush that takes a while to wear off.

The whole thing rests on careful safety work. Jumps run from cranes, bridges and platforms, with the rigging checked and rated for every jumper and a trained crew running each one. You need no experience at all, just the nerve to let go.

The operators on adventuro handle the technical side, so all you have to deal with is the looking down. Be warned, plenty of people come straight back up the steps to do it again.

Bungee Jump in West of England

160ft Bungee Jump in Bristol, The Grove

160ft Bungee Jump in Bristol, The Grove