Ireland’s longest zipline is launching at the Colin Glen adventure park in Belfast, with the new visitor attraction opening in time for the Easter holidays on 15 April 2022.
Colin Glen’s new zipline, called River Rapid, follows last year’s launch of Ireland’s first alpine coaster, Black Bull Run, and the 250m Forest Flyover zipline.
River Rapid is a 700m dual zipline that offers views of Belfast and beyond, with guests travelling over the forest at up to 50mph.
“Following the success of the Black Bull Run and Forest Flyover over the past year, we’ve seen Colin Glen growing to become a major tourist attraction at the heart of Belfast and we’re thrilled to finally open River Rapid to the public and look forward to welcoming people from all over the island of Ireland and beyond to our forest park this summer to try it for themselves,” said Colin O’Neill, chief executive of Colin Glen.
“As we open Ireland’s longest zipline, Colin Glen is able to generate further local employment opportunities and investment into our 200-acre forest park, ensuring we can continue to offer world-class attractions for our communities and beyond as our local tourism industry gets back on its feet.”
New River Rapid visitor attraction
The attraction is part of a multi-million pound investment project supported by Belfast City Council, the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, and the Department for Communities.
“The opening of River Rapid represents the final major milestone in this landmark project,” said Sinead Grimes, director of physical programmes at Belfast City Council.
“From the outset when Colin Glen Trust first outlined their aim of transforming the forest park into a world-class visitor destination, Belfast City Council bought into their vision and has been instrumental in making it happen.”
“It is great that the final attraction is now set to open in time for the Easter holidays and I wish Colin Glen Trust every success in the future,” Grimes added.
In addition, Colin Glen is planning a new wellness trail, visitor centre and accommodation facilities.
Images: Colin Glen
