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

Get your tyres spinning with some wild & wonderful off road driving in Scotl&. This experience will see you brave some of the most breathtaking terrain the Scottish Highlands have to offer with pools troughs gullies & mountains all waiting to be tackled. With four wheels shed loads of torque & traction combined with a hearty dose of courage to help can you defeat our off roading challenge? For this bracing driving session in Perthshire you'll be behind the wheel of a County 110 Land Rover Defender the vehicle that has been at the backbone of country living in places like this for years long before cruising to the supermarket in 4x 4s became a national sport! Your time at the track will start with a quick safety talk & an introduction to driving a proper off road 4x 4
- which is a surprisingly different experience to that of driving a normal car especially on Scotland's craggy terrain as you make full use of the dual-range transmission. Your lesson takes place on a one-t...
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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 ...

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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You'll driving a 4x 4 in County Durham around a purpose-built area for this off roading experience! A 4x 4 vehicle like a Land Rover loves tricky terrain deep in the Teesdale countryside. That's why this 4x 4 session near Barnard Castle gives you the chance to drive the almighty Defender in one of its most natural habitats. The off road course has been constructed at Deepdale (what a great name!)
- a large working farm in Teesdale. Around these parts off-roaders are very much working vehicles & play a crucial role in the rural lifestyle. Just look at where you are
- surrounded on all sides by splendid countryside with the Yorkshire Dales the Lake District & the North Pennines. Quite possibly the best playground for 4x 4ing you could wish for. Just three miles from Barnard Castle (both the castle & the town of the same name) this 4x 4 off roading centre in County Durham is easily accessible from the A66 which runs between the M6 & the A1 (M). Turn off the main road & you're in the Teasdale countryside proper & you'll need a decent 4x 4 to get about. Which is exactly what you've got waiting for you! The team here has been offering 4x 4 sessions at Barnard Castle since 1999. Whether it's to brush up on technique you own a 4x 4 & want to drive it properly or just fancy having a go at tackling off-road terrain for fun this lot has got it covered. Experiences are offered on a one-to-one basis. & there's no needless waffle or lengthy instructor demos going on here. After you've been shown the vehicle's controls it's you behind the wheel from the word go. This lot believes the best way to teach off road skills is to get out there & get on with it which is exactly what you'll be doing. It's challenging terrain you'll be tackling but the feeling of satisfaction & elation you feel when you take a look back at where you've just driven is undeniable. Quite rightly you'll be congratulating yourself by the end of the session
- & thanking your fantastic instructor & that sturdy reliable Landy too of course. You can even invite someone to share it with either as a second driver or to ride as a passenger
- a great little extra when you go 4x 4ing in County Durham.



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Private 4x 4 session in Nottinghamshire where you can invite friends & family to ride or drive with you in the Land Rover. ...

From the glamour of the swinging 60s to the head-turning looks of the extravagant 90s this on road sports car experience has a full fleet of cars from across the decades just waiting for you to drive. To get the best out of some of the older classic sports cars there's nothing better than an on-road experience. A lot less brutal than a track day we think handling these cars in 'real life' situations is so much more satisfying & authentic in some way. Maybe there's something about cruising the country lanes & weaving through the town centres that feels like you are proudly showing off your finest vehicles for all to see! And when it comes to car nostalgia this experience has it in bucket loads. You will be going on the roads around the Home Counties in six different sports cars all of which boast very different qualities & characters. Our highlight has to be the Jaguar E-Type roadster. For purists this model has been deemed the superlative Jag. It's the straight six 4.2l double overhead cam with those classic E-type lines & multi-spoked wheels. Simply gorgeous. Then there's the delicious mix of modern & classic with the Morgan +8. Morgan began making cars in 1910 & remains a family company today. The +8 design dates back to 1968 but when you look at this iconic car it is totally timeless. That long long bonnet & the stunning curves over the front & rear wheel arches are just so Morgan. & as the car continues its long heritage of V8 engines this sports car is as agile & fun on the roads today as it ever was. An experience not to be missed. Other cars joining you on this very convivial road trip experience may include the very pretty Aston Martin Vanquish the TVR Tuscan (now there's a sports car you don't see on the roads every day!) the Lotus Elise Sport & last bit not least a little Italian flavour with the Ferrari 355 GTS. This is the 'targa' style version & it's one of only 2577 ever made. We think this car epitomises all that was bold & brash about the 90s being in production between 1994 & 1999. After meeting in a north London hotel your full day on road sports car experience will see you & your fellow motoring fans setting off for an on road trip that covers over 150miles in one day in these superb sports cars. The plan for the trip is a treasure hunt searching for clues as you go & swapping drivers too. That means everyone gets the chance to drive each of the six sports cars available on the pre-planned road route. ...

Swirl that glass & sniff those delicate aromas like a pro when you learn about the greatness of grapes on a one day wine course! Most of us have to admit when you're in a posh restaurant & the sommelier pours a drop of your chosen wine to taste test you kind of make it up as you go along & you just nod appreciatively. Well after your day out on a wine course you will know just what to do next time. These full day wine tasting courses take place at  London & Berkshire in suitably relaxing & inviting venues in which to taste & learn about wine. The team running the courses is enthusiastic & knowledgeable aiming to offer informal events that are a far cry from the rather stuffy classes you can come across. After all wine education classes are meant to inform you but in fun way. All tutors & hosts on these one day wine courses are WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) qualified & experienced wine presenters. These wine experts are adept at finding vintages from eve... ...