Zip World Quarry Karts

Bangor, Gwynedd

zipworld.co.uk/adventure/quarry-karts

Bookings can be made 1 – 28 days in advance

Therefore we are currently taking enquires for 29th December 2024 – 25th January 2025

To make your booking, call our Central Reservations Team on 01565 831816* quoting your Unique Booking Code and details of where you would like to stay.

Located at the iconic and world-renowned Zip World Penrhyn Quarry site, Quarry Karts is the UK’s only mountain cart experience, seeing gravity fuelled three-wheelers descend an obstacle-filled 3 kilometre slate track. It all begins with transportation up to the top in their red, military trucks, with the start taking place 1,500 ft above sea level, where you’re treated to incredible views ahead of an intimidating descent that lasts around 3-5 minutes.

The unique vehicles have a low centre of gravity and a wide wheelbase, making them extra-stable, with hydraulic, independent disc brakes that allow you to slide and drift round corners. Pushing your driving ability to the limit are a series of obstacles including tunnels, chicanes and banked corners, while you get two runs included in your booking – so you can learn the ropes on your first attempt.

If you love go-karting and driving days, this is a great way to enjoy a similar experience in the truly stunning setting of Snowdonia National Park, with far reaching views of the Ogwen Valley in one direction and the Menai Strait in the other. Just 20 minutes from Bangor and 30 minutes from Conwy, it’s a great holiday activity too.

Given the challenging nature of this adventure, it’s only suitable for ages 15 years and above.

Please refer to your accompanying correspondence for details of how many admissions your booking code is valid for.
Should your requirements differ from this standard offering, please notify our Take Time Experiences Reservations Department at the time of booking.

Quarry Kart ride.

  • 2 runs of the course
  • Approximately 5 mins per run
  • Full experience duration - 2 hours
  • Track length is 3km
  • Obstacles - Chicanes, banked corners, tunnels & more!

Please note
Riders should be able to maintain an upright seating position with hands and feet on the bars at all times, riders must be able to keep control of the kart for the duration of the experience. Participants must dress appropriately for the weather conditions and wear long sleeves and trousers

Address

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4YG

* Calls from BT landlines are charged at national rate. The price of calls from other telephone companies will vary. Contact your service provider for details. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, excluding bank holidays.

Days available to book

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday