It's a day out in the countryside with a difference when you go off roading in the Cotswolds! These experiences take place at the Cotswold Water Park where there are lots of natural & man-made obstacles for you to tackle in your 4x 4 vehicle. These sessions are run in small groups & each driver takes it in turn to drive. When you're not at the wheel you'll be in the car as a passenger. Your instructor will be hosting from the front passenger seat making sure you get the best out of these off road vehicles. & it's an iconic 4x 4 at that. You'll be tackling the tricky terrain at this site just south of Cirencester in a Land Rover Discovery. These trusty Landys are the workhorses of the countryside the world over. As home on safari in the Savannah as they are here in the Cotswolds you can't do better than a Discovery. We can pretty much bet you'll bottle it before the car ever does! You'll find this off road centre in amongst the 150 lakes that make up Cotswold Water Park. It's pi... ...

Can you cut it in the grass kart? These funky off road go karts are great to drive on the green stuff. You’re sure to be grappling like mad with the steering on this brilliant grass karting track in Fordsham.

Designed & built in the UK the Gemini Dominator kart is a right little pocket of punchiness. With a really low centre of gravity but impressive ground clearance at the same time they handle really well on this Cheshire off road karting circuit. They are also really easy to drive too
- it’s just a case of rev & go
- so those as young as 12 can drive them making this a superb choice for families & small groups alike.

Of course we have to admit that the Gemini does look like a roll cage on wheels but that’s what makes it so agile. That space-frame chassis is tough but lightweight & the lack of body panels helps keep the overall weight down & the fun factor up. Yes you’ll feel pretty exposed in the completely open cockpit but bouncing along in your off road go kart is all par for the course with these sort of buggies.

As for build extras on the Gemini? Well if you’re lucky you might get mud guards. But we think kicking up the turf & soil is all part of grass karting. Don’t go expecting anything fancy like ABS power steering or comforts like a windscreen
- this is (excuse the pun) grass roots go karting at its best.

After being shown the Dominator’s controls you’ll be out there on your own on the track. That’s because these Geminis are single seater so there’s no room for anyone to hitch a ride. It’s up to you to go out there & go for it. Those extra knobbly tyres on the buggy will do you proud as you swing into & out of the corners take flight over the bumps & accelerate off down the straight.

It’s pretty full-on piloting an off road kart like the Gemini so experiences are run with a maximum of three karts on the track at any one time. You’ll be taking your madcap buggy out for 10 laps of the four-acre circuit filled with drifting bends chicanes lumps & bumps.












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The individual tuition offered at this midlands 4x 4 centre near Market Harborough ensures you get maximum training time in mastering the art of 4x 4 off road driving. This operator is actually one of our longest-serving supplier of 4x 4 experiences & this Midlands venue is always popular with Intothe Blue clients. Vince who owns & co-ordinates this centre is a font of knowledge for all things 4x 4. He's been running his Midlands-based venue for many years & has a huge depth of experience in all types of four wheel drive vehicles in all sorts of environments (and some of them pretty extreme). To give you an idea of the level of skill he has it's Vince who actually teaches would-be 4x 4 instructors. So what can you expect when you head to the good old Midlands for your 4x 4ing session? You will be tackling some serious off-road terrain
- ranging from open fields with purpose built challenges to varied woodland trails all spread over a couple of hundred acres of the Midland's finest count...
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Offroading at this highly-respected mid-Kent driving centre near Maidstone with small group & private lessons ...

Exclusive 4x 4 sessions with one to one tuition near Thirsk ...

4x 4 How good is this 4x 4 Sherwood Forest experience? Well if Robin Hood was still around he so would have ditched the horse for a Land Rover & we at Into the Blue think he would have signed up for this superb 4x 4 off-roading session just north of Nottingham in his native Sherwood Forest. If you're not in the area you can still find a 4x 4 driving experience near to you by checking out our main off road section. Quite simply the terrain for this 4x 4 session in Sherwood Forest is impressive
- surrounded by pine trees the tracks weave in & out of the forest just as you'd expect they would for any intrepid off roader. But before you take to the wheel all drivers are given a safety briefing (and a cup of tea or coffee of course!). Your instructor is with you throughout your experience & the session starts with a demonstration of driving technique by the instructor. Then it's your turn to step behind the wheel. Using a 4x 4 such as the celebrated Land Rover Defender for it's true purpose (one that doesn't involve taking the kids to school or posing in Nottingham city centre) it's a definite test of your off roading skill & concentration
- it really is totally different driving a normal car with things like high & low gears & differentials all going on & the sort of terrain & obstacles you can conquer is all completely mind blowing & an adrenaline rush all at low speeds. With the fully qualified (and very patient) instructor in the passenger seat at all times you will be guided through country paths with water pools steep inclines bumps rollers & ruts in your off roader. As you gain confidence Nottingham's most famous forest awaits
- complete with fallen tree trunks to drive over & even ' Dave's dodgy woodland trail' to negotiate
- mind those tree stumps that could put you somewhat off course! Finally after your 4x 4 experience out in the wilds of the forest of Sherwood it's back to base with the manmade technical park. Here you'll negotiate some of the deepest water & steepest drops & climbs. One minute all you can see is sky seconds later you feel like you're nose diving into a lake!



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Top-notch 4x 4 training by pro drivers at the custom-built Castle Combe circuit ...

Off-roading at UK-wide venues from tasters to half-day sessions in the 4x 4s with shared tuition. Great value & great for small ...

Rocking the racing Rebel buggies in Cheshire! Hunt down chase & overtake other Rebel buggy drivers on the track at this outdoor venue near Frodsham in Cheshire. Taste all the thrills of off road racing in a right little Rebel.

This purpose-built gravel & dirt stage is the only track in the country where you can race in the impressive 931cc WA Rebel buggy. These Walker-Adams built Rebels certainly pack a punch. They’re side-by-side racers with Cobra bucket seats full racing harness & apart from the 931cc engine right behind your head nothing else!

Quite simply it’s pared-down buggying at its best. Instead of actual doors there's just a little bit of netting. & forget any hint of windscreen or roof it’s just a metal roll-cage all round.

What’s more you won’t be on the track on your own. As we mentioned you will properly race against each other with up to four Rebel buggies out on the track at once. You get a staggered start & the aim of the game is to close down & overtake other drivers.

Remember though it’s not who crosses the finish line first that counts
- it’s all down to your individual lap times. These are measured by computer-controlled timing equipment so you’ll be able to track your position throughout the event. Which one of you will be crowned Cheshire’s Rebel Buggy champ?

We have to say it’s actually pretty rare that you are actively encouraged to race & overtake so these experiences to drive Rebel Buggies in Cheshire definitely get the thumbs up.










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Our Segway Surrey experiences are a fantastic introduction to this innovative hobby. Learn the basics of control attempt the off-road arena & then push yourself to the limit with a timed lap & see if you can earn your place among the Segway stars at this Surrey-based centre. Located in tranquil woodlands near Godstone in Surrey these sessions riding a Segway are a great idea for anyone who loves the combination of speed & agility surrounded by the great outdoors. Each class lasts around 45 minutes & you'll be part of a group of up to eight riders with an instructor leading you through each of the three zones The friendly staff here in Surrey will give you an introduction to what a Segway Personal Transporter actually is (an energy-efficient self-balancing stroke of brilliance as it happens!) & once you've donned your motocross-style helmet & optional padding it's off to Zone One
- the Training Zone. Here you'll get to know the controls of your all terrain X2 Segway & learn how to manoeuvre this machine with just the slightest change in position. It's all to do with your body & where you put your weight
- & isn't half as tricky to master as it sounds! Once you've got the hang of it you'll feel like you're gliding over the ground
- at least until you head to Zone Two. This is where the serious Segway challenges of Surrey start making an appearance. Once your instructor feels you've got the hang of the X2 you'll set off on a rally through the wild woodlands navigating hairpin bends rocky outcrops trees & tough terrain exploiting the full off-road capabilities of these nifty vehicles. But what cross-country adventure would be complete without a little competition? So for the final part of your course it's on to Zone Three which is the point-to-point track. This is where the speed restrictors come off & you test your skills at riding these things at full pelt. After a few goes around the circuit it's time to set your personal lap time to decide once & for all who is the champion of Surrey's premier Segway track. You can Segway in Surrey on weekdays & weekends & these introductory experiences on the more rugged X2 versions of these transporters offer a wonderful way to get to grips with the Segways & are ideal for any novices out there. Let your inner Segway demon loose & blaze a trail across the Surrey hills with our one- & two-person vouchers.


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