Introductory Off Road Driving
Overview
Get off the beaten track and take the wheel of a rugged 4x4 in this Introductory Off-Road Driving experience. With an expert instructor by your side, you’ll be sure to get the most out of your drive.
Explore the capabilities of a 4x4 vehicle as you take on the challenging course, putting your foot on the accelerator as you push the car up high climbs and feel your stomach drop as you come back down. At the end of your experience, you’ll receive a certificate of your achievement – the perfect memento of an extraordinary drive.
- SKU
- PORDRI
- Locations
- 16 in the UK
- People
- For 1
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.7 (33)
What's Included
- Introduction to 4x4 driving and handling techniques as part of a small group
- Experience training from a qualified instructor and hands-on driving
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at your chosen centre, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18s. Your session will usually be shared with other drivers and you will spend 45 minutes to one hour at the wheel and the rest of the time as a passenger.
You will be given an initial briefing, followed by detailed training from an instructor before being allowed to drive the vehicle yourself under their guidance once you are judged to be safe enough behind the wheel. At the end of your experience you will receive a certificate to take away with you and show off to all your friends and family.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 17 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)
- Minimum height : 5ft
- Maximum height : 6ft 4in
- Maximum weight: 18 stone
- Participants must hold a current UK Driving Licence (Licence must be held for more than one year at Corby, Northants) which must be presented on the day
- You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the vehicle
- Some centres have restrictions on spectators’ access to the site, due to safety considerations and their insurance arrangements. Check with the centre before booking. If you are able to go on site, be prepared for lots of walking across rough terrain and wear suitable outdoor clothing. Facilities for spectators vary between centres, so if you have any queries or special requirements, check with the centre of your choice before booking. In addition some locations may be able to offer spectators to ride as passengers in the vehicle for a fee, please check when booking
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to venue
- Please note: there should be no alcohol consumed either before or during the experience
- The centres contracted with us hold public indemnity liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover.
Some driving operators require customers to complete an Indemnity/Damage waiver form on the day of the experience. This may state that the driver will be liable for a fixed amount of costs should they damage the vehicle whilst driving. Most of these suppliers are able to provide Indemnity/Damage Waiver at a small additional fee (usually £20-£45) payable on site. The purchase of this is optional and is in addition to the Public Liability Insurance held by all venues. The full details of any indemnity or damage waiver will be provided by the activity operator. We are unable to advise or comment on the content or suitability of these products.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience
Availability
This experience is available on selected dates throughout the year.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 2 to 3 hours for your visit, with 45 minutes to one hour driving (depending on location)
How it works
Customer Reviews
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Cam
14/12/2021
Great morning out
Great experience that took place with Jim at Explore Off-Road. Really informative and fun at the same time and couldn't speak more highly of Jim.
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Ian
26/09/2021
Off road experience
Instructor was great and the driving experience was excellent really enjoyed myself
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Paul
10/05/2021
Fantastic experience
Excellent experience , very calm and efficient instructions ,
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Duncan
15/12/2019
Great Experience!
I had done a small amount of off roading before this, but this was by far the best experience yet. It has heavily rained just before, but this only made it even better. Simon from All Terrain Services was helpful and friendly, but also just let me get on with it. He really tied to make the most of experience for me. What traction there was, we found and I throughly enjoyed it. Great day.
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Malcolm
29/08/2019
Brilliant experience
Fantastic adventure and will be doing it again.
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Peter
20/05/2019
Introductory Off Road Driving experience day
Had a brilliant time with guidance from a very knowledgeable instructor which made the session a very enjoyable experience. I didn't know that a Landrover was capable of doing the things that we did whilst driving around the off road tracks A classic case of listening to instruction and enjoying the outcome
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Karen
05/05/2019
Great half day
I wasn't sure what to expect but Kev and Richard put me at ease and made everything very enjoyable. You do have to wait out of vehicle while others have their turn which could be less fun if wet but it's a beautiful setting and the team are great at explaining everything and making the experience fun.
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Tony
24/09/2018
Really Interesting and instructive
Great to see what a Land Rover can do amazing
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Amanda Brown
13/09/2018
great day
the instructor was very good and it was very instructive there were only 2 of us on the course and so enjoyed a more relaxed atmosphere. the instructor put us at ease. the course was challenging but came with a sense of accomplishment
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Chris
29/07/2018
4x4 Fun
I was a complete 4x4 off-road beginner and found the instructors very friendly and knowledgeable. The course lacked a lot of water, but you can't help the weather! We still had great fun - and I definitely want to go again!! This is not for racers, but great if you want to learn how to control a vehicle in challenging off-road situations.
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David Eyre
04/06/2018
A brilliant experience!
Neil, the instructor, was first class. He took time to explain in detail how an off road vehicle works and he made sure at all times that I understood and thus felt confident to undertake the challenge. I learned a lot and I enjoyed every minute!
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Peter
28/05/2018
4x4 experience
This experience was defiantly worth the money! The track was very good and the instructor had clear instructions on what to do and made the experience. The experience went on for about 2 and a half hours so you get your money’s worth!
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Jonathan Downing
13/05/2018
Off-road driving at thruxton
I thought I knew how to drive a car. This experience told me there is so much more to learn. A great two hour experience.
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Joe
29/04/2018
So much fun!
Had a great day. By far the best present I've received. Jim was great at Explore Off Road, Crewe.
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Davidfromflitwick
16/04/2018
Very enjoyable
This was a Christmas present from my wife. I went out for two hours with my instructor Chris, he made sure that you understood what was needed to for each part of the course, if you got it wrong (I did a few times!) he would tell you what caused the problem, and we did it again. I was expecting to plough through muddy field, but the location is a dis-used chalk quarry, now covered in grass and has a few sheep grazing, but they keep out of the way. Very nice afternoon out.
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Dawn H
25/03/2018
Driving fun
I had a brilliant afternoon, good fun and the steeper hills an adrenaline rush! The instructor gave good clear instructions and gave everyone confidence to complete the course. It's amazing what these vehicles can do. I would highly recommend it and do it again.
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Will
18/02/2018
Brilliant
Great first experience of proper off-roading. Would recommend to anybody
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Helen
19/11/2017
Great introduction to 4x4
An introductory course to driving off road in a 4x4. Course did exactly what it says on the tin, knowledgeable and friendly instructor, good course and plenty of time in the vehicle driving and getting to grips with the different aspects of the terrain.
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Steve
13/08/2017
Great event, well organised
Great, easy to locate venue. Very easy and straightforward to book, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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Carl
29/05/2017
4X4
Brilliant day out. Good instructor. Good Drive.
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Scott
14/05/2017
Off-Roading fun!
A brilliant fun filled hour of off roading in a land rover defender complete with excellent tips from the instructor who taught me alot about how all the off road gadgets/gearing etc all works. highly recommend to any off road enthusiast/anyone who wants some off roading fun!
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John
01/05/2017
Great day and a experience to remember
Had a great time with this off road experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone. Great location driving up and down the hills and through the river.a great experience to remember.
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Christopher
19/12/2016
Introductory Off Road Driving
Had a really great time, would recommend everybody has a go at this, as it not only gave an insight into off road driving, but also lots of hints about driving and the connection between man and machine. 'Absolutely Brilliant' Cheers guys.
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George
22/08/2016
Great Fun
Great fun & lots of driving in a Land Rover. Through streams, up & down hills, full on hour. Instructor very good & not hours of H & S.
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Deborah
08/07/2016
Introductory Off Road Driving
Great day. Definitely recommend it
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BertieBassett
06/06/2016
Introductory 4 X 4 experience review
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience at Thruxton. Tony (Weatherington I believe it was) was a good instructor and had good banter that kept us totally at ease. Note: I did the intro course which is a couple of hour all told not the full day course. Highly recommended
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Richard
18/11/2021
Really good off road experience
I spent an hour solo driving a Land Rover Defender around Cotswold farm land. It was my first time doing anything like this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The booking experience was good and I would recommend it
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Russell Thompson
18/11/2019
Extremely informative and a great experience.
It was a very interesting experience and our Instructor, Scott,talked us through the technicalities of using the vehicle, a L.R. Discovery, off- road, explaining in great detail of how to approach each of the obstacles, as well as the mechanics/electronics involved, which made for a fulfilling day.
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Victor
15/10/2018
4X4 Cotswolds experience
Nice day driving, lot of fun, muddy trails, slops, everything that you will imagine to be. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and easy to understand everything he teach you. Ti is an experience where you will actually learn something. It was rely easy to get there, the post cod will literally bring you in to the parking site. Cons: the 4x4 it is rely old and abuse, there it it play in virtual everything you touch .
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Stevie
05/09/2018
Great Introduction
Good set up, professional instructor and I was only one, so driving for most of the 2 hours. Its not crashing around up and down hills at speed like you see on TV etc, but that's because they teach you how to do it properly without breaking the cars- any idiot can do that! Amazing what the cars can do and how you learn to trust them- and yourself. Great fun- thanks.
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Ruairi
11/02/2018
Brill morning
Really great morning. The instructor Neill was very knowledgeable and confidence-inspiring. Good experience. Not exhilarating but definitely good and different and certainly worth doing.
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Balbir
20/04/2018
Off Road
Although instructor was knowledgable & experienced, the alternative site at West Wycombe was too small and non-adventurous to provide a real exhilarating experience. We felt slightly short changed having paid £417 for the 3 of us
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Balbir
22/04/2018
Great instructor but shame about the site
We had a great instructor Gavin with lots of knowledge, experience and vehicle to match. Although we enjoyed experience, we were extremely disappointed that the site was so small and unadventurous. It left us wanting and we felt short changed having paid so much, and didn’t get value. Definitely overpaid for what we received. I would of thought site should have been suitable equipped to give maximum experience. Had the tools and equipment but nowhere to use it fully.
Locations
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North West
- Crewe, Cheshire
South East
- East Grinstead, Sussex
- Canterbury, Kent
- Ashford, Kent
- Reading, Berkshire
South West
- Coleford, Gloucestershire
- Honiton, Devon
- Bristol, Avon
- Chippenham, Wiltshire
West Midlands
- Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
Yorkshire and Humber
- Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Wales
- Swansea, Wales
East Midlands
- Grantham, Lincolnshire