Go Ape at Pembrey
Adventure seekers will soon have the chance to take to the trees in Pembrey Country Park.
Planning permission has been granted for a high wire adventure course to be created there by Adventure Forest Ltd.
The application site consists of part of a recreational forest and adjacent land close to the entrance into Pembrey Country Park.
The application by Go Ape seeks full planning permission to site a high wire adventure course within the forest. The course will consist of a number of activities including tree ladders, tree crossings and zip wires leading to landing zones.
An officers’ report to the committee said: “Go Ape is a multi-award winning provider of high ropes adventure courses. Its courses are designed to enable anyone over the age of 10 to experience an eco-educational adventure high up in the tree canopy.
“Go Ape was recently awarded the tender for the provision of a high ropes adventure course at Pembrey Country Park by Carmarthenshire County Council. It will be the second Go Ape course is Wales. There is already a course in Margam, whilst Go Ape has numerous courses in England including ones located within National Parks.
“One of the key objectives of the county council is to help improve the lifestyle of its residents through the provision of healthy and active facilities within the County. It is considered that the proposed development would contribute towards such an aim, whilst also improving the facilities currently available at this important tourist attraction within the county.”
It was considered that the proposed aerial adventure course would have a very low environmental impact, and would in fact enhance the management and preservation of a currently unused area of woodland. The area of woodland concerned will still be available for use by walkers, the report added.
Cllr Stephen James, who moved that the committee should approve the application, said: “This is the start of the modernisation of the park. It is a good thing for the area, a good thing for the park and a good thing for the county.”
Council executive board member for regeneration and leisure Clive Scourfield said:” This forest adventure will add to the park’s all-year-round and all-weather appeal.
“It is bound to prove a huge attraction set in the amazing conifer-clad coastal scenery of Pembrey Country Park.
“I can see this being popular with all ages, especially families keen on keeping fit, with corporate clients using the facility for team building exercises.”
Planning permission has been granted for a high wire adventure course to be created there by Adventure Forest Ltd.
The application site consists of part of a recreational forest and adjacent land close to the entrance into Pembrey Country Park.
The application by Go Ape seeks full planning permission to site a high wire adventure course within the forest. The course will consist of a number of activities including tree ladders, tree crossings and zip wires leading to landing zones.
An officers’ report to the committee said: “Go Ape is a multi-award winning provider of high ropes adventure courses. Its courses are designed to enable anyone over the age of 10 to experience an eco-educational adventure high up in the tree canopy.
“Go Ape was recently awarded the tender for the provision of a high ropes adventure course at Pembrey Country Park by Carmarthenshire County Council. It will be the second Go Ape course is Wales. There is already a course in Margam, whilst Go Ape has numerous courses in England including ones located within National Parks.
“One of the key objectives of the county council is to help improve the lifestyle of its residents through the provision of healthy and active facilities within the County. It is considered that the proposed development would contribute towards such an aim, whilst also improving the facilities currently available at this important tourist attraction within the county.”
It was considered that the proposed aerial adventure course would have a very low environmental impact, and would in fact enhance the management and preservation of a currently unused area of woodland. The area of woodland concerned will still be available for use by walkers, the report added.
Cllr Stephen James, who moved that the committee should approve the application, said: “This is the start of the modernisation of the park. It is a good thing for the area, a good thing for the park and a good thing for the county.”
Council executive board member for regeneration and leisure Clive Scourfield said:” This forest adventure will add to the park’s all-year-round and all-weather appeal.
“It is bound to prove a huge attraction set in the amazing conifer-clad coastal scenery of Pembrey Country Park.
“I can see this being popular with all ages, especially families keen on keeping fit, with corporate clients using the facility for team building exercises.”
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