Don’t Leave It Too Late To Do Zip World!

Zip World is a fond addition to North Wales tourism, and a world first in many respects. Earning international acclaim, Zip World is a truly exciting venture for the whole of North Wales, and we’re certain the uniqueness of ascending a gigantic zip wire and hurtling down it at incredible speeds has indeed made Wales’ Year of Adventure an actual year of real adventure – as well as massively boosting tourism at large to this lovely region. Countless hotels in Conwy lie close to the attraction itself, and we’re gigantic fans of every single attraction to bear the Zip World name.

Of all of the behemoth which is the Zip World brand, we’re huge fans of Zip World Velocity. The attraction is easily the most high-adrenaline activity possible in North Wales, and in our mind, it’s even more of a rush than something such as skydiving or bungee jumping. It’s easy to see why. Zip World Velocity is the fastest zip line in the entire world, with zippers hurtling off a repurposed old slate quarry site at speeds well in excess of 100mph.

Cited as the nearest thing to flying, it’s also the longest zip in the whole of Europe. But for those who perhaps just started hyperventilating at the thought, you’re not just thrown down a line.

Zippers are invited to go on the Little Zipper first – in the aim of building confidence. (The more fearless among us may choose to wayside it entirely, but the choice is always appreciated!)

When you’re ready, you’ll be taken up the quarry on their red trucks, enjoying an explanation of this historic quarry and what it brought to the North Wales region in the bygone days of the slate mining industry that was so important to the region. You’ll be hard pressed to not take in the stunning views on the journey, affording vision out toward the nearby Anglesey and also the Isle of Man, should the weather afford a clear view! Then Zip World’s professional staff will gear you up, perform some final safety checks and you’re off – hurtling down the Big Zipper over the quarry lake.    

There’s nothing quite like Zip World Velocity, and we can’t wait to go again. As of course the weather is expected to take a turn for the worse as we go through September and into Autumn and Winter, we strongly recommend those who have an interest in ending the Year of Adventure to do it in style by saving the most exhilarating, heart-pounding experience within North Wales for last.