Get ready for Northern Ireland's first and only alpine coaster
Zoom through the forest at 40kph 🌳🎢
Last updated 23rd Mar 2021
This adrenaline-pumping woodland course will see visitors whizzing through the dense woods of Colin Glen forest, twisting and turning through tunnels and trees to experience the outdoors like never before!
Colin Glen Forest Park is a beautiful woodland river glen located on the edge of the Belfast Hills. The park boasts 200 acres of scenic woodland, a Skytrek adventure centre, laser tag, mountain bike trails and a Gruffalo/Stickman walk.
Hopefully opening later this summer, kids will fall in love with this thrilling addition to the park. Travelling at a max speed of 25mph/40kph, you'll cover 565 metres including 22 twists and 2 tunnels.
Alpine-style roller coasters are incredibly popular, and most commonly found, at ski resorts.
Soar through the treetops
Colin Glen is also home to the longest zip line in Ireland, offering thrill-seekers the unique chance to fly at speeds of up to 55mph. Visitors will be able to travel up to 60kmh, completing the half mile treetop flight in just over a minute
Buckle up and enjoy the ride across the glistening Colin River, Toboggan track and the forest below. This is the ultimate, rip-roaring, sky-soaring adventure!
There are few activities that appeal to all ages, but Colin Glen's latest attractions offer families and friends an experiences that will last a lifetime.
Following the latest NI Executive announcement, Colin Glen's Forest Park and Leisure sites will reopen from 1st April, with the alpine coaster and zip-lines launching later this summer.
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