Ziplining at Bluewater: 700m flight at 50mph

Launch off the tower and fly 700 metres across open air

Ziplining at Bluewater is a high-speed solo flight across 700 metres of open air at speeds up to 50mph, with harness, helmet and expert instruction included. You're fitted with safety gear, taken by minibus to the launch tower, and sent off to glide above the quarry with aerial views of Bluewater and the surrounding landscape. The experience lasts around an hour and suits ages 8 to adult, within the weight range of 35–120kg.

The experience

The instructors fit you with a harness and helmet, then load you onto a short minibus ride up to the Skywire launch tower. Once there, the team secures you in and walks through the final checks. Then you step to the edge, take the launch position, and the rush begins: you're airborne at speeds up to 50mph, gliding 700 metres across open air with nothing but the quarry and Bluewater spreading out below.

The flight itself is the whole point: no stops, no walking, just the sensation of speed and height as you cross the span. You'll need to be able to climb three flights of stairs to reach the tower and hold a press-up position for the launch, but the actual flight requires no athletic effort once you're strapped in. The whole outing, from arrival to landing, takes around an hour.

What’s included

• Harness and helmet.
• expert guide in English.
• minibus transfer to the launch tower.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00Last departure this season: 2 Jan 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Hangloose Adventure Bluewater

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the adrenaline of solo flight without needing prior experience: the instructors handle all the setup and safety, and you're airborne within an hour of arrival. The weight and age limits (8+, 35–120kg) and the ability to climb stairs and hold a launch position are the only gates. Everything else is managed for you.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How fast does the zipline actually go?

The Skywire reaches speeds of up to 50mph during the 700-metre flight across the quarry.

What do I need to be able to do physically?

You'll climb three flights of stairs to the launch tower and need to hold a press-up position at takeoff. Once airborne, the equipment does the work. The experience suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the booking?

Your harness, helmet and expert instruction are included. The guide briefs you on safety and oversees your launch and landing.

Can children do this?

Yes, participants must be at least 8 years old and weigh between 35–120kg. Younger children can watch from the ground or ride in a pram nearby.

Where exactly does the zipline launch from?

The Skywire tower sits at Bluewater, and you fly across the quarry that surrounds the site, taking in aerial views of the landscape below.