Highland Hospice challenges daredevil fundraisers to take on 1800ft Zipline Loch Ness
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Daredevil fundraisers are being challenged to take on an 1800ft zipline at Loch Ness to raise money for Highland Hospice.
The attraction has been added to the rescheduled Bungee Loch Ness and Catapult Loch Ness events on June 1 and 2.
Due to high winds in September, the previously-scheduled event featuring a traditional
bungee jump or a reverse bungee where participants are catapulted into the air, was cut short after the first day.
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Fundraiser Emma Nicol said they were delighted to introduce Zipline Loch Ness.
"We think this option will be really popular, as it would be difficult to find a more stunning
location to slide 1800 feet above," she said.
"Last year, everyone who managed to complete their challenge on Saturday September 2
was absolutely buzzing, so we were really disappointed that the Sunday couldn’t go ahead.
"However, there is no predicting the Highland gales!
"We can’t wait to see all those people who have been waiting eagerly to complete their
challenge, as well as lots of new sign ups across all three daredevil activities.
"This really is the ultimate bucket list challenge."
The charity is working closely with UK Bungee Club (UKBC) which was responsible for the Hospice’s abseil and zipline challenges in 2021 and 2022.
Those who choose to do a bungee or catapult will be secured to a 160ft crane.
The bungee will run on Saturday June 1 and the catapult option will take place on Sunday June 2.
The zipline will run both days, at a height of 1800ft.
Ms Nicol added: "Each event provides the perfect opportunity for adrenalin chasers to get
their fix whilst supporting an amazing local cause.
"Some will choose to do one, others might take on two or even three of the incredible challenges we are offering."
She added thanked main event sponsor, Ord Industrial Supplies, plus Alba Traffic Management, McDonald Scaffolding, Stoddart Crane and the local community at Loch Ness for making the event a possibility.
To register for any of the three exciting challenges, go to www.highlandhospice.org/events.
