Mine Flight: Experience the Thrilling Sensation of Flying Through the Air

 

Before you are barren black rocky mountains, as if you’ve arrived in a mysterious otherworld. Winding mine roads and trucks pass by, and for thrill-seekers, this is an experience not to be missed — the longest cable flight in Europe. Put on the signature red flight suit, helmet, and goggles, adopt the flying pose of Astro Boy with arms stretched back, guided only by the cable on your back as you surge forward at nearly 100 miles per hour. Feel the wind roaring past your ears and experience the most exhilarating sensation of flying through the air.

Beneath your feet, the black slate and rubble reveal the former glory of this massive quarry. In winter, it’s covered in pristine snow, offering breathtaking scenery, with crystal-clear alpine lakes just ahead. You first plunge downward, then glide parallel to the horizon, looking like a speeding bullet from afar. There’s nothing around you but air — even more thrilling than freefall. Zip World is located at Penrhyn Quarry, near Gwynedd in North Wales, UK. It was once the world’s largest slate quarry, with a history of over 200 years. Now transformed into a public mining park, it offers not only quarry tours but also short and long cable flights. The long flight spans 1,600 meters, while the short one covers 500 meters. Different heights are available, allowing you to choose based on your stamina and courage.

 

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