Zip-it

Rating - 4 stars

• On the 4th of May, TY 1's left school at around quarter to nine with Ms.Herbert and Mr.Walsh.

• We were travelling to Farran-Wood in Cork (an hour and and a half away) where there are zip-ling, obstacle courses, and high-ropes within the trees.

• 'Zip-it' is located beside the National Rowing centre and Inniscarra lake. It offers up to 91 activities between platforms in the trees including climbing, swinging from cargo nets and riding a bmx bike across a bridge. There are 5 different circuits suitable for different ages and abilities.

• I am scared of heights, so I let that fear get the best of me! I did however complete 3 circuits (as recommended), which were deemed the lower stages.

• The staff were really kind and humorous, especially Ben who guided me through one of the circuits.

• We were equipped with harnesses and helmets. Each harness had three clips, which I thought were confusing to work initially.

• Luckily the weather held up, because I don't think the trip would have been as enjoyable.

• I gave this trip 4 stars, because I started crying while on one of the platforms out of fear. Although, I was glad I completed the circuits in the end.

3 things I enjoyed:

1. Having the laugh with the instructors

2. Being on the ground again....

3. Using teamwork to finish each circuit

2 things I learned:

1. How to use the safety clips

2. That being up high isn't as intimidating as it seems!

1 thing I would change:

1. I wish we could have stayed there for longer, as some people didn't get to finish some circuits.