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Oakfire Adventures

Book a harness-and-helmet day flying four ziplines over the Faughan Valley.

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Oakfire Adventures — Book a harness-and-helmet day flying four ziplines over the Faughan Valley.

  • What you do: Aerial adventure: four ziplines (1.5km) and/or a high-ropes tree trek with Via Ferrata, all on a continuous-belay safety system.
  • Difficulty: Physical and at height (up to 50m above the river); a reasonable level of mobility and fitness needed.
  • Age / height: Age 10+, at least 1.40m (4'7") tall, under 120kg (19 stone). One adult supervises under-16s.
  • Booking: Pre-book online (slots open up to 12 hours ahead) for up to 15; larger groups email [email protected]. Pre-booked visitors get priority.
  • Come ready: Flat closed-toe outdoor shoes, clothes you don't mind getting grimy, tied-back hair, no dangly jewellery; gloves in cold weather.
  • Weather: Daylight-hours operation and weather-dependent; check the forecast and confirm your booking before travelling.
Plan your visit

Four ziplines and a high-ropes oak wood

The Zip Trekking Experience strings four ziplines across the Faughan Valley, 1.5km in total, with a 550m longest line and a highest point of 50m above the river. It takes one to two hours depending on group size. The Tree Trek Adventure is a separate high-ropes course through three loops of crossings and wobbly bridges among 200-year-old oaks, with a Via Ferrata section, a top platform of 23m and a 105m zip, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. Both use a continuous-belay system, so you stay clipped on the whole way round. Choose one, or book the Full Aerial Challenge to do both across two to three hours.

Booking required Age 10+ Height 1.40m / under 120kg Big valley views Weather-dependent Free car park
Good to know before you go:

Adventure centres and trails run seasonal guided sessions, family events and holiday activities; Oakfire also offers paintball, school tours and group bookings alongside its booked aerial experiences. Check listings and the centre's own channels for current dates and availability.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 👟Clothes you can trashOld kit and trainers you do not mind getting muddy or wet.
  • 🎒A full change & a towelEspecially for anything on the water — you will be glad of dry clothes after.
  • 💧Water and a snackYou will have earned it once the adventure is done.
  • 🎫Your bookingAlmost everything here needs booking ahead — have the confirmation ready.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Cost
Approx 2026 prices: Zip Trekking £24 (10-17) / £29 adult; Tree Trek £22 / £26; Full Aerial Challenge £38 / £43. Confirm current prices when booking.
Booking
Pre-book online (slots open up to 12 hours ahead) for up to 15; larger groups email [email protected]. Pre-booked visitors get priority.
Activity
Aerial adventure: four ziplines (1.5km) and/or a high-ropes tree trek with Via Ferrata, all on a continuous-belay safety system.
Difficulty
Physical and at height (up to 50m above the river); a reasonable level of mobility and fitness needed.
Age / height limits
Age 10+, at least 1.40m (4'7") tall, under 120kg (19 stone). One adult supervises under-16s.
Best for
Active families with children 10+, teens, and groups who fancy a thrill rather than a gentle stroll.
What to wear / bring
Flat closed-toe outdoor shoes, clothes you don't mind getting grimy, tied-back hair, no dangly jewellery; gloves in cold weather.
Safety / weather
Daylight-hours operation and weather-dependent; check the forecast and confirm your booking before travelling.
Parking
Free on-site car park, with coach parking available.
How long to allow
1-2 hours for ziplines, 1.5-2 hours for tree trek, 2-3 hours for the combined Full Aerial Challenge.
Address
The Oaks Demesne, 227 Glenshane Road, Derry~Londonderry, BT47 3EW
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Pre-book online (slots open up to 12 hours ahead) for up to 15; larger groups email [email protected]. Pre-booked visitors get priority.
How much is it?
Approx 2026 prices: Zip Trekking £24 (10-17) / £29 adult; Tree Trek £22 / £26; Full Aerial Challenge £38 / £43. Confirm current prices when booking.
Is there an age or height limit?
Age 10+, at least 1.40m (4'7") tall, under 120kg (19 stone). One adult supervises under-16s.
What should we wear or bring?
Flat closed-toe outdoor shoes, clothes you don't mind getting grimy, tied-back hair, no dangly jewellery; gloves in cold weather.
What if the weather is bad?
Daylight-hours operation and weather-dependent; check the forecast and confirm your booking before travelling.
Getting there

Oakfire Adventures is at The Oaks Demesne, 227 Glenshane Road, Derry~Londonderry, BT47 3EW. Free on-site car park, with coach parking available. Tap below for directions.

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About this place

Oakfire Adventures has operated as an outdoor activity centre since 2006, set in forest at The Oaks Demesne on the Glenshane Road on the edge of Derry. It sits within easy reach of the city yet feels firmly in the countryside, in woodland above the Faughan Valley.

The centre's two signature experiences are built around the valley and its trees: a zip-trekking course of four lines crossing woodland, water and cliffs, and a tree-trek high-ropes course threading through oaks said to be around 200 years old, complete with a Via Ferrata section. Qualified instructors fit and brief every participant, and a continuous-belay system keeps you clipped on throughout.

Alongside families and individuals, Oakfire caters to school tours, corporate groups, sports teams and celebrations, and also runs paintball sessions, making it one of the north west's busier dedicated adventure sites.