Brave Velocity
Are you brave enough to take on the fastest zip line in the world? Zip World Velocity is a breathtaking experience that combines fantastic scenery with one of the world’s fastest thrill rides!
See north Wales’ scenery like never before as you race through the sky, suspended from a mile-long zip line.
The experience
Velocity is based at Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda, once the largest quarry in the world, and where slate has been mined for over 2 centuries. The zip line stretches across the quarry and the azure lake that glistens in its disused crater.
You’ll begin your Velocity adventure by taking on the Little Zipper to build up your confidence and get adrenaline pumping ahead of the main event. This 500m zip line is still the third longest in Britain, and you can reach speeds of up to 40mph, travelling 72 metres above the ground.
Your unique position lying flat makes it feel as if you’re really flying!
Then, you’ll journey up to the quarry in Zip World’s red truck to begin your real adventure. Take in stunning views from the Big Top of Velocity – you can see way out to the Isle of Anglesey and even to the Isle of Man on a clear day!
Then, it’s time to take on the Big Zipper. You’ll be strapped in by safety experts and then it’s ready to go!
Gliding above the azure lake and the slate rocks to an out-of-sight end point, you’ll reach speeds of over 100mph, before coming in to land above the visitor centre. An unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.