Treetops and Zip Lines: A Morning at Go Ape, Then Back to the Quiet
Go Ape sits inside Sherwood Pines Forest Park, 3–4 miles from the farm, around 8–10 minutes' drive or as ever you can cycle the trails through the woods to get there (30mins).
It's the one we point guests toward when they want a proper burst of energy in the middle of an otherwise slow stay — a few hours of high ropes and zip lines through the pine canopy, then back to the cabin for the rest of the day. It's not just a kids' activity: plenty of our guests are couples or groups of adults treating it as the one active thing they do all weekend, and the course is built for that.
What to Expect
The courses run through the trees on a series of rope bridges, wobbly crossings and zip lines, and the main course is genuinely built with adults in mind — confident climbers over 1.4 metres and aged 10 and up, which in practice means most of the groups on it are grown adults rather than young children. There's a gentler course and a nets-based activity for anyone who'd rather not do the full height and pace of the main one, so it stretches to most ages without being aimed squarely at families. Sessions are booked in advance rather than walk-in, and parking at Sherwood Pines is charged. There's a café at the visitor centre for before or after your slot.
Closed, sturdy shoes are worth packing specifically for this — trainers that have seen better days won't do, and it's the one thing people forget when they're otherwise dressed for a relaxed weekend.
How Guests Usually Do It
Most guests book a morning slot so energy's still high and there's no rush against daylight if the course overruns. By the time everyone's back on the ground, the usual pattern is lunch at the Sherwood Pines café, then a decision about whether legs are up for anything else or whether it's time to head back to the cabin. It's a loud, physical few hours — and that's exactly why it works well set against the rest of an Inkersall stay, whatever the makeup of the group. The cabins aren't built for that kind of energy; they're built for the opposite of it, with a wood burner and nothing scheduled for the rest of the day. Guests who've done a Go Ape morning tend to describe the same evening back at the cabin: showered, fed, and settled by the fire rather than doing much else.
Nearby Continuation
If there's still daylight once you're back at the car, the wider Sherwood Pines trail network is right there — a gentler walk on the flatter paths works well as a wind-down for anyone who tagged along but didn't want the zip lines. Deer are commonly seen on the more open ground around Sherwood Pines, particularly early morning, so it's worth keeping half an eye on the treeline on the way back to the car. If a bike ride suits the next day better than another walk, Sherwood Forest Cycles hires from the same visitor centre, and the blue-graded Robin Hood trail is an easy option for a group who spent the previous day on their feet rather than in the saddle.
Where We Usually Stop After
Our usual recommendation after a Go Ape morning is The Lion at Farnsfield — good outdoor seating, and close enough not to eat into the rest of the day.
Opening times, prices, and course availability change — check the relevant websites before visiting. Go Ape - Sherwood Pines