Zip World urged to tone down screams of thrills for new attraction

ZIP World adrenaline-seekers screams of “terror and thrill” need to be mitigated if plans for a new ride at the Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, site goes ahead.

- DALE SPRIDGEON Local democracy reporter

Locals in the village particularly around the Rhes Jams, Braichmelyn area nearby are worried over the potential for “antisocial noise” if the Zip World attraction succeeds in a planning bid.

A full application has been submitted to Cyngor Gwynedd and will be considered at a planning meeting on Monday. The recommendation is to approve with conditions.

The proposal related to a giant, six-seater “Swing ride”, including the development of a swing platform structure, ramp, landing structure, associated cables and anchor structures, with associated works at Penrhyn Quarry.

A notice was posted at the site, in the press, and neighbours were informed.

Locals had responded by saying “the proposed giant swing will be designed to create a ‘terror’ and ‘thrill’ experience for those who ride, leading to inevitable loud, antisocial screaming to be suffered by the residents of Rhes Jams and the nearby community, on a daily basis.

“If the proposed plan is approved, we ask Cyngor Gwynedd to discuss the above matter with Zip World to ensure that the company takes appropriate steps to mitigate our concerns.”