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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry houses the world's fastest, and Europe's longest zip line, known as Velocity 2. The four parallel zip lines span almost 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) across and 500 feet (150 m) over the quarry's lake, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h).
A 94-year-old has gone viral for zip lining in honor of his late wife. David Aris rode the Velocity zip line at Zip World, an outdoor adventure park in Wales. According to the park's website, the ...
The longest zip-line in Europe, at 2,300 metres (7,500 ft), is the Sternsauser in Hoch-Ybrig, Switzerland. [38] The Zip World Bethesda line in Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, Wales holds the world record for attaining the fastest zip-line travel speed. [39] [40]
The area is currently known for its industrial heritage and adventure tourism. Merthyr and the surrounding areas boast the Grade-I listed Cyfarthfa Castle, the world’s fastest seated zip line, the UK's largest mountain bike park, the largest indoor climbing wall in Wales, national cycle routes and plans for the UK's longest indoor ski slope.
Sean Taylor gave evidence at the Welsh Affairs Committee on how to make the country a global tourist destination.
In the hopes of making a "fun show," Fallon and The Roots’ Tarik decided to ride the world’s second-longest zip line. “I’m just gonna close my eyes and go for it,” Fallon smiled.
VeloX3, formerly the world's fastest human-powered vehicle. Apollo 17 LRV, ... Don Wales 25 Aug 2009 FIA [8] Wind-powered [f] 225.58: 140.17: Horonuku: Glenn Ashby ...
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