Daredevils will be taking to the air this week when a zipwire stretching above the Tyne becomes the latest attraction in NE1's Summer in the City programme.
A zipwire will be set up from the Tyne Bridge to the quayside by Friday to offer people an opportunity to enjoy an eagle-eyed view of the riverscape and a thrilling experience riding 30m high and at speeds of up 30mph. Excitement has been growing ever since plans for the zipline were unveiled as part of this year's summer programme.
There are opportunities to sign up for a range of time slots on five upcoming dates, starting this Friday, and they include a unique chance for a twilight ride too which will take in the sparkling lights of Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides. The zipwire costs £35 and is the only paid-for activity on NE1's summer programme which also includes the likes of outdoor games and free courses ranging from yoga to sport.
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The 'zipline', which is being set up by North East adrenaline-events company Jellylegs, will run this August 19 and 20 - with Saturday also offering the first of the twilight sessions - then again on August 26 and 27 - and that Saturday also includes twilight trips - plus August 29.
The zipwire will begin on the Tyne Bridge and the speedy 250metres journey over the river will land near the Urban Garden on the quayside. What promises to be an exhilarating journey has a selection of available day-time timeslots ranging from 9am and wrapping up at 6pm.
The twilight slots run between 7pm and 11pm. Various restrictions apply for participants: for instance participants have to weight no less than six stones and no more than 15. To book a slot for the zipwire see here.
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