Go Ape!

Twenty feet up in the Cannock Chase canopy, you realise why adults queue behind eight-year-olds for this high ropes adventure. The forest course winds through ancient oaks and birches, testing nerve and grip strength in equal measure. Zip wires send you flying between platforms while Tarzan swings demand serious commitment - there's no gentle way to launch yourself into mid-air.

Families absolutely love this place, though younger children need to be confident climbers. The courses are graded by difficulty, so teenagers can tackle the proper hair-raising sections while parents stick to the gentler routes. Safety briefings are thorough but the real learning happens when you're clipped in and twenty feet off the ground.

Location-wise, it's brilliant for a Cannock Chase holiday. Rugeley sits just down the road, and you're surrounded by camping options from Chase Camping at Four Oaks Farm to the Cannock Chase Camping & Caravanning Club Site. Book ahead - weekend slots fill fast, especially in summer. Allow three hours minimum, longer if you're tackling multiple courses. Your arms will ache the next day, but it's the good kind of ache that comes from proper outdoor adventure.