A daredevil 91-year-old has proven age is no boundary by soaring through the skies on England's longest zip line. <br /><br />Gwendolen Ackrill has wanted to tick another adrenaline-filled activity off her bucket list ever since she went parasailing ten years ago - at the age of 81. <br /><br />So when she came across Hangloose Adventure, in Dartford, Kent, she knew she had to book a ride in. <br /><br />On the day of her "maiden flight", Gwendolen was hoisted up to the platform in her wheelchair - which sits atop the 40ft Bluewater Cliffs.<br /><br />The grandmother, who lives in supported housing in Staffordshire, was then launched off "like a bird" and whizzed down the 725m zip line at 60mph. <br /><br />She landed safely at the other end alongside her son-in-law Nevil Eames, who she had convinced to join her. <br /><br />Gwendolen's daughter Susan Eames was waiting anxiously for her to finish - having originally tried to talk her mother out of her plan. <br /><br />Susan said: “I was very worried but the doctors said it was safe and it was up to her if she wanted to do it.<br /><br />“I tried to talk her out of it for a long time but she wanted to go ahead with it.<br /><br />“She does not have much fear. I was more worried for her than she was.<br /><br />“At that age, what she has done is remarkable.<br /><br />“It is inspiring I think for other, older people who maybe do not think they can do things like this anymore.<br /><br />“If they feel they can, they can.”<br /><br />On Hangloose Adventure's website, the company says that its 'Skywire' is "open to wheelchair users". <br /><br />It says: "We open early (9am rather than 10am) for users with reduced mobility so you can have the site to yourself and enjoy a more relaxed experience. <br /><br />"This is by request and there is no extra charge. If you have a carer, they can fly on the Skywire with you at no charge (they will need to bring their registered carrier ID)."<br /><br />By completing the exhilarating ride, not only has Gwendolen ticked another item off her bucket list - but she has also raised more than £700 for Diabetes UK. <br /><br />She chose the charity after members of her family were recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
