Zip the Cow
Sat 11 Jul 2026 Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK 1 day from £30-£85

Zip the Cow

Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour with spectacular views of Wharfedale, for Sue Ryder's expert care.

  • 885 ft abseiling

Highlights

Speedy 885ft zip slide!

Speedy 885ft zip slide!

Jump from the rocks above Ilkley, sliding 270 metres at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour!

Slide to support Sue Ryder

Slide to support Sue Ryder

Help support Sue Ryder’s expert, compassionate end-of-life care by donating or raising at least £50, or you can self fund your challenge!

Overview

The iconic "cow"

Walk to the top of the iconic “cow” at the Cow and Calf Rocks above Ilkley and then jump from it, sliding 270m at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. Participants will take in spectacular views of Wharfedale....if they dare open their eyes!

Zipslide in daylight, at sunset, at twilight or moooo-n lit!

Highlights

  • Birthday activity suggestion

    This event is an ideal activity for those who want to do something special to celebrate a big birthday and to benefit a great charity in the process.

  • Great gift idea

    If you want to gift or buy a place in Zip the Cow with no expectation to raise funds, you can select the £75 option.

  • Zero training

    Unlike a run or cycle ride, it requires zero training (though a degree of bravery is required). In previous events, there have been participants ranging in age from 8 to 80, some of whom had disabilities, so it really is an event for all.

Dates & times

  • Friday 10 July - Corporate sessions for larger groups
  • Saturday 11 July - from 9am to midnight! Simple choose your time slot
  • This event will be held in the morning, afternoon, evening and at night
  • Time slots: 09:30/10:30/11:30/13:30/14:30/15:30/21:00/22:00/23:00
Zip the Cow

  • Families
  • Teams
  • Newcomers
  • All fitness levels
  • Solo
  • Groups
  • Couples

Places are booked on a first come, first served basis.

Saturday 11 July

  • 09:30 - 10:30
  • 10:30 - 11:30
  • 11:30 - 12:30
  • 13:30 - 14:30 - this slot includes the option of a lift to the Cow by 4x4 for those concerned about the walk. 
  • 14:30 - 15:30
  • 15:30 - 16:30
  • Sunset slot 21:00-22:00
  • Twilight slot 22:00-23:00
  • Moooo-n lit slot 23:00-00:00

Season

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Meeting point

Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks
Hangingstone Road
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 8RF
UK

Please note, the 1:30pm Saturday slot includes the option of a lift to the Cow by 4x4 for those concerned about the walk.

  • Guides

Included

  • Outdoors zip sliding experience from the experts at Zip Slides UK
  • A truly unique challenge
  • Even more unique is ziplining at night!
  • Fundraising support and materials from the Events Team at Sue Ryder

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder is there when it matters to support people through dying or grief.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can get the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with the charity's support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. They are there when it matters.

Easy online entry. Book today and you're in.

Costs

Pay a registration fee and raise or donate for Sue Ryder

Registration fee

£30.00

Minimum sponsorship

£50.00

Pay for your place with no expectation to raise funds

Registration fee

£85.00

Enquiries & bookings

To find out more or book, please provide your details here.