Shimmy Ropes

A simple playground balance activity featuring two parallel blue ropes suspended between sets of vertical wooden posts on a green surface.

Children in school uniforms balance on wooden posts connected by ropes in a playground outside a brick school building.

Three children in green school uniforms play on a balance assault course outdoors, standing on wooden and spring platforms with trees and a metal fence in the background.

Shimmy Ropes

Product Code: SHR34

Our Shimmy Ropes bring an exciting and energetic challenge to any trim trail, encouraging children to move, balance, and think as they play. Designed to promote balance, agility, and coordination, this dynamic feature invites children to carefully navigate along suspended ropes, testing their strength, control, and focus with every step.

Beyond building physical skills, the Shimmy Ropes also stimulate problem-solving and concentration, as children must plan their movements and adjust their technique in real time. The sense of achievement they feel after completing the challenge helps boost confidence and resilience. Whether used as part of a larger trim trail or as a standalone activity, the Shimmy Ropes offer a thrilling and rewarding experience that supports physical development, teamwork, and a love of active outdoor play.

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Age Suitability:

5 to 6 Years Old

6 to 7 Years Old

7 to 8 Years Old

8 to 9 Years Old

9 to 10 Years Old

10 to 11 Years Old

Dimensions:

3.6m (L) x 0.6m (W) x 0.4m (H)

Minimum Space:

6.6m x 3.6m

Freefall Height:

0.6m

Guarantees

Timber

15-year guarantee on machine rounded timber against rot and infestation

All Other Timber

All other timber, including that installed in bark or other loose fill (unless installed with steel shoes), is covered by a 5-year warranty against rot and infestation.

HDPE

Warranty against cracking, splitting and delamination.

Consumables

Warranty against structural failure - I.E Bolts, Screws, Nuts, Washers, Security Fixings, Bolt Caps, Steel Brackets, Ropes, Springs, Musical Beaters and Cords, Roundabout Bearings, Swing Chains, Bushes, Electronic Panel, Poly Slides, Tunnels, Polycarbonate, Handgrips, Shade Sails, Cableway Accessories, Perspex Domes.