(CNN) London thrill-seekers will soon be able to see the city's famous skyline from a whole new angle -- thanks to a new zip line opening in July. <\/p>\n
London's new urban zip wire is described as the \"biggest, fastest of its kind.\" <\/p>\n
The 225-meter (738.2-foot) descent will allow riders to travel at speeds of 50 miles per hour. <\/p>\n
A similar inner-city zip wire was recently installed in Paris for two weeks in June. <\/p>\n
\"Giant zip lines and the greatest cityscape in the world -- it seemed such an obvious idea to put the two together,\" says Barry Shaverin, founder of Zip World London. <\/p>\n
\"And Archbishop's Park is one of London's best kept secrets -- we really want to help it get the attention it deserves.\" <\/p>\n
Tickets -- 22.50 (roughly $29) for an individual adult -- are predicted to sell out fast. <\/p>\n
The zip line will be up for 12 weeks from July 6, 2017 onwards. <\/p>\n
In December 2016, a zip line across the Thames was installed by the London Fire Brigade. <\/p>\n
Riders raised more than 1 million for Evelina London Children's Hospital. <\/p>\n
Try if you dare, zip line over the Alps and then BASE jump your way to the ground. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. <\/p>\n
Want to fly through the air elsewhere? Here are some of the coolest zip lines across the globe: <\/p>\n
Adrenaline rushes in the Welsh countryside. <\/p>\n
Zip World has three Welsh outposts -- all of which are worth a visit. <\/p>\n
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry: Bethesda, Wales, United Kingdom LL57 4YG <\/p>\n
Zip World Slate Caverns: Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales, United Kingdom LL41 3NB <\/p>\n
There are six zip lines at Icy Strait in Alaska. <\/p>\n
Six zip lines propel riders above the rainforest at 60 mph -- combining an adrenaline rush with gorgeous scenery. <\/p>\n
Icy Strait Alaska: 108 Cannery Road, Hoonah, Alaska, 99829 United States <\/p>\n
Thrill seekers at the Eden Project can plummet across Cornwall at 50 mph. <\/p>\n
Thrill-seekers plummet across Cornwall at 50 mph. <\/p>\n
Eden Project: Bodelva, Cornwall, United Kingdom PL24 2SG <\/p>\n
There are five different zip wire options at Hawaii's Skyline Eco-Adventures. <\/p>\n
Riders travel across canyons with 90 foot\/27 meter drops. <\/p>\n
Skyline Eco-Adventures: 18303 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, United States <\/p>\n
ZipOhio whizzes over the Hocking River. <\/p>\n
Riders then swoop down towards the Hocking River. <\/p>\n
Hocking Hill also offers an \"X-Tour\" -- a 2.5 to 3 hour, professionally guided tour, across the river and through caves. <\/p>\n
ZipOhio: 19852 Ohio 664, Logan, Ohio 43138, United States <\/p>\n
Nepal claims the world's steepest, longest and fastest zip wire. <\/p>\n
Nepal's wire is not for the faint-hearted -- it also claims to be the world's fastest and longest. <\/p>\n
For those who can brave the drop, ZipFlyer Nepal also offers stunning views across forest canopies. <\/p>\n
ZipFlyer Nepal: Pokhara, Nepal. <\/p>\n
Rainforest views: Sky Adventures in Costa Rica. <\/p>\n
Riders are rewarded with spectacular bird's-eye views of the forest below. <\/p>\n
Sky Adventures Arenal Park: Arenal Volcano Park 21007, Costa Rica <\/p>\n
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