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Dalkeith · Adventure
Go Ape Dalkeith
Dalkeith has three treetop courses, so younger children can start on gentler crossings while older children choose a bigger challenge. Pick by height, age and confidence before booking. Go Ape and the nearby Fort Douglas playground need separate tickets.
- Course ages
- From 1m · course rules vary
- Cost
- Paid · parking extra
- Weather
- Outdoors · dress for rain
- Allow
- Depends on the course booked
Our family take
Dalkeith gives a mixed-age family more choice than the older-child courses at Aberfoyle and Glentress. The catch is supervision: splitting children between Challenge and the younger courses may need another adult. Decide who is climbing with whom before choosing the sessions.
- Choose before paying. Adventure needs 1m height; Adventure Plus needs age 6+ and 1.2m. Challenge is aimed at ages 10+ and needs 1.4m. Under-sixes on Adventure need an adult on the course.
- Separate tickets. Go Ape does not include Fort Douglas. One adult cannot supervise Challenge and the younger treetop courses at the same time.
The practical details
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- Course rules
- Adventure: minimum height 1m, recommended ages 4–10. Adventure Plus: minimum age 6 and height 1.2m. Challenge: ages 10+ guidance and minimum height 1.4m. Maximum weight on all three: 130kg.
- Time to allow
- Adventure and Adventure Plus session lengths depend on the booking selected. Challenge is listed as 1.5–2 hours. Arrive at the cabin 20 minutes early.
- Cost
- Paid per participant. Supervising adults need tickets when they must climb. Parking and food are extra; compare the complete group total for your chosen date.
- Booking
- Choose your course and start time in advance; walk-in places are not guaranteed. Check the supervision rules for your whole group before paying.Tickets & booking
- Parking and arrival
- Paid parking. Drive in through King’s Gate using EH22 1ST, then follow park signs to Go Ape. EH22 2NA is the cabin postcode; using it before entering the park can send you to the wrong entrance.
- Access
- The cabin and course-viewing areas are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. This describes access on the ground, not participation in the high-ropes course; contact the team about individual climbing needs.
- Food and facilities
- Restoration Yard has food and drink, accessible toilets and baby changing, about a five-minute walk from the cabin. Picnic benches are available near the course.
ParkingCafé or restaurantToiletsBaby changingPacked lunch spaceAccessible Viewing Areas
13 October 2026
A little more detail
Make it work for your family
Which course suits your children?
Treetop Adventure is the gentler introduction, with three sections of crossings and zip wires. A child must be at least 1m tall; the course is recommended for ages 4–10, with younger beginners particularly in mind. That recommendation is not a guarantee that every four-year-old will enjoy it.
Adventure Plus adds a harder section after the Adventure loops. It needs a minimum age of six and height of 1.2m. Challenge has bigger obstacles and zips over the River Esk, aimed at ages 10+ who meet the 1.4m rule. Everyone stays continuously attached to the safety system on these courses.
Work out the adults before the tickets
On Adventure, one adult aged 18+ must climb with up to two children under six. For ages 6–15 on Adventure or Adventure Plus, one adult can supervise up to eight children from the course or ground.
On Challenge, one participating adult can supervise up to four children aged 12 and under. For ages 13–15, one adult can supervise up to eight from the ground or course. An adult cannot supervise Challenge and the younger courses at the same time. If you are combining ages or courses, confirm the whole arrangement with the team before booking.
Watching, food and toilets
The accessible viewing areas make Dalkeith a more practical option when part of the family wants to stay on the ground. Ask the site about any adjustment needed for climbing itself; access to the cabin does not mean every activity suits every mobility need.
Allow time for the short walk to Restoration Yard for toilets, baby changing or food before your session. Spectators can use picnic benches, but someone needs to stay responsible for younger siblings while the climbers are occupied.
An outdoor session, even in the rain
Rain does not usually stop the course, but ice, thunderstorms or gales can. Wear sturdy closed shoes and clothes you can get muddy, keep your middle covered for the harness and tie back long hair. Take dry clothes for the journey home.
Leave the rest of the day flexible around the session length on your booking. Store bags somewhere safe: the cabin has space for small items, but it is not secure storage.
Go Ape or Fort Douglas?
Choose Go Ape when the children want harnesses, crossings and zip wires, and you can organise the right supervision. Fort Douglas is the easier choice for younger siblings who want playground towers, tunnels and slides. It is a separate paid attraction in the same park.
You can combine them if you have the budget and energy, but a treetop session followed by lunch may be enough. Check Fort Douglas opening and tickets before promising it as the second activity.
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