Top Off-Road Motorcycle Experience Providers in the UK

Several well-established off-road training centres operate across the UK, each with its own flavor – from Welsh enduro trails to Midlands motocross tracks to Scottish forest rides. Below is an overview of the major off-road experience providers (and their offerings). (All information last verified September 2025.)

Yamaha Off-Road Experience (Mid Wales)

• Location: Llanidloes, Powys, Wales – based at Glynhafren Farm in the Cambrian Mountains. Thousands of acres of Welsh countryside are available for riding.

• Terrain Type: Enduro trail riding through farmland, forests, hills and technical single-track. No motocross track; it’s all natural terrain. Suitable for complete beginners and experienced riders alike (routes can be tailored).

• Bikes & Kit: Yamaha provides a fleet of modern dirt bikes – WR450F, WR250F, WR250R enduros and smaller TT-R230 and TT-R125 trail bikes. All necessary riding gear is included: helmet, boots, off-road clothing, goggles, pads, etc. You can bring your own kit if you prefer, but they’ll supply everything down to refreshments (bring your own lunch).

• Typical Day: Runs ~9:00am to ~4:00pm. Morning: meet at 8:30–9am to gear up and take part in a safety briefing. Then you head out under instructor guidance to ride various trails, gradually increasing challenge. You get 4–5 hours of riding time total with a short lunch break mid-day. Groups often split by skill. Instructors give coaching on body positioning, braking, cornering on hills, etc., as you explore the terrain. The day wraps up by returning to base for 3:30–4pm to debrief and return gear.

• Price Range: £280 per rider on weekdays, £300 on weekends (2025 rates). This includes the bike hire, fuel, kit, and instruction. If you bring your own suitable enduro bike, it’s ~£110 for the day. Gift vouchers are available.

• Minimum Age: 14 years old and up for the standard off-road experience course. Height requirement: minimum ~5 feet (152 cm) tall so the rider can handle the bikes. Under-18s need a parent/guardian to sign consent.

• Contact & Booking:
  Website: yamaha-offroad-experience.co.uk.
  Booking is done online in advance (they often sell out).
  Phone 01686 413324,
  Email info@yamaha-offroad-experience.co.uk for inquiries.
  
  The Yamaha Off-Road Experience is a long-running family-run center (managed by former Enduro champion Geraint Jones) with over 25 years of experience introducing riders to off-road.

Mick Extance Off-Road Experience (North Wales)

• Location: Llangynog, Powys, Wales – in the heart of the Berwyn Mountains, near Snowdonia National Park. The centre’s 1,500-acre private forest is on the Powys/Shropshire bordermickextanceexperience.com. It’s about 1.5 hours from Shrewsbury or 2 hours from Manchester.

• Terrain Type: Enduro trail riding through a vast Welsh forest (Rhyd y Felin forestry). Trails range from wide gravel tracks to narrow singletrack winding over hills and through treesmickextanceexperience.com. Expect some streams, mud, hill climbs and beautiful mountain views. No man-made jumps, but plenty of natural obstacles and optional technical sections. This is real Welsh enduro terrain, suitable for all levels – they have easy routes and more challenging loops for the adventurous.

• Bikes & Kit: Mick’s fleet includes Beta X-Trainer 300 two-stroke enduro bikes and the new Electric Stark Varg bikes for a silent, eco-friendly optionmickextanceexperience.com. For shorter or less experienced riders, they also have Honda CRF125F trail bikes and small Kawasaki 140cc four-strokesmickextanceexperience.commickextanceexperience.com. All riding kit is provided – helmet, off-road jacket and trousers, boots, gloves, knee/elbow pads and goggles are included in the pricemickextanceexperience.com. (You can bring your own gear; they’ll check it’s suitable.)

• Typical Day: Arrive by 8:30–9:00am at the Mick Extance Workshop facility in Llangynog villagemickextanceexperience.com. You’ll sign in, get fitted with kit, and have a safety briefing (often via video). Then a short minibus ride takes you up the mountain to where the bikes and instructors are waitingmickextanceexperience.com. The morning session (~10am start) is about getting to grips with the bike on gentle trails and a training areamickextanceexperience.com – you’ll practice fundamental techniques and do guided runs through easier forest sections. After a lunch break (bring your own packed lunch)mickextanceexperience.com, the afternoon ramps up with longer trail rides deeper into the forest to test your new skillsmickextanceexperience.commickextanceexperience.com. The instructors continue coaching or might split the group by pace. The day ends around 3pm, and you’re back to base by 4pm to drop off gearmickextanceexperience.com. They ride in all weather unless extremely severe (only heavy snow will cancel a day)mickextanceexperience.com.

• Price Range: £250 per person for the full Ultimate Off-Road Day (bike hire, kit and instruction included)mickextanceexperience.com. They sometimes offer shorter electric bike taster days at lower cost, or “own bike” days where you pay ~£50 if you bring your own bike/kit (these are special events)reddit.com. Generally budget around £250 for the standard experience.

• Minimum Age: Mick Extance’s policy has no formal minimum age – they state no age restrictions, focusing instead on minimum height and abilitymickextanceexperience.com. In practice, riders under ~14 are uncommon unless they have prior riding experience, but exceptions are possible with the smaller bikes. As long as a child can safely handle a 125cc and is supervised, they can ride (parental consent required for minors). Many teenagers do their first dirt riding here, and even some younger kids have been accommodated one-on-one.

• Last Verified: September 2025 (Mick Extance Experience is active and well-reviewed; pricing and offerings confirmed via official sitemickextanceexperience.com and FAQsmickextanceexperience.com).

• Contact & Booking: Official site: mickextanceexperience.com. Booking is available online via their website booking systemmickextanceexperience.com. For queries, Email info@mickextanceexperience.com, Phone 01332 347592 (office) as per their FAQ. Mick Extance is a Dakar Rally legend, and his team of instructors (including Mick himself on many days) ensure a friendly, family-like coaching environment that keeps many riders coming back annually.

KTM Motocross Experience (England – Multiple Regions)

• Location: Multiple venues across England – this is a traveling experience day primarily at four motocross tracks: Golding Barn Raceway in West Sussex (South East England), Hobs Hole (Penkridge) in the West Midlands, Pond Lane in Hampshire (South of England), and FatCat Moto Parc in Doncaster (South Yorkshire)ktmmxexperience.co.uk. These venues cover southern, central, and northern England, making the KTM experience accessible to riders from the South East, Midlands, and Yorkshire/North.

• Terrain Type: Motocross track riding. Each venue is an established motocross circuit with jumps, turns, and varied off-road terrain (dirt, sand or loam depending on track). For example, FatCat is a sand track, Golding Barn is a hard-pack clay MX track. Riders will be on a closed loop circuit rather than trail riding. This means lots of laps and the opportunity to tackle jumps and berms, with track features tailored for learning (nothing too extreme for newcomers).

• Bikes & Kit: All bikes are provided, specifically a fleet of current KTM motocross bikes typically ranging 250cc to 450cc 4-strokes (e.g. KTM 250 SX-F, 350 SX-F, 450 SX-F)dirtwheels.co.ukdirtwheels.co.uk. They also have some KTM 250/350 EXC-F enduro models which are slightly softer power delivery for beginnersdirtwheels.co.uk. All safety gear is included: helmet, goggles, MX boots, knee/elbow pads, body armour, gloves, motocross jersey and pantsyamaha-offroad-experience.co.uk. Basically, you just show up in comfortable clothes and they dress you up “Ready to Race” in KTM kit. (You can bring your own motocross gear if you have it.)

• Typical Day: Start around 10:00am with registration and a short safety briefing by the trackdirtwheels.co.uk. The coaches (led by Barry Johnson, a former British MX GP rider) will then give basic instruction on how to start, shift, and stop the bike, plus body position for motocrossdirtwheels.co.ukdirtwheels.co.uk. Then you’ll head out onto the track in a guided format – often following an instructor for a few laps at a time. The day alternates between instruction sessions and free practice laps. By late morning, participants are usually riding the course on their own, with instructors observing and giving tips. There’s a lunch break around 12:00kawasakimxdays.co.uk (most venues have a cafe or you bring a packed lunch). After lunch, more riding continues until about 3:30–4:00pmdirtwheels.co.uk. You get ample track time in small groups and even the chance to try different KTM models throughout the daydirtwheels.co.uk. The focus is on fun and skill development – you might practice particular sections of the track with coaching on technique. By day’s end, everyone is usually tired but thrilled, and there’s a wrap-up where you return kit and can chat with the team about your progress.

• Price Range: £199 per rider for the full day experience (all inclusive)ktmmxexperience.co.uk. This is a flat rate whether weekend or weekday. They sometimes have half-day or evening session options at lower cost, but standard is ~£199. Child/teen pricing (for under 18 on youth-appropriate bikes) has been around £150 in the pastvisordown.com. In any case, expect roughly £160–£200 for the day.

• Minimum Age: 15 years old is generally the minimum for the full-size bike sessions (and riders must be tall enough, ~5’5”+/165cm)dirtwheels.co.uk. They require that minors can ride a bicycle proficiently as a basic skilldirtwheels.co.uk. Riders aged 15–17 will need parental consent. The KTM Experience does occasionally run junior-specific days or accommodate younger kids with smaller KTM bikes (65cc, 85cc) as special events, but those are separate from the main adult days. Check their schedule or inquire if you have a younger teen rider – the main program is aimed at older teens and adults.

• Last Verified: September 2025 (KTM MX Experience info confirmed via official website and recent program details – they have been operating continuously with updated bikes each year).

• Contact & Booking: Official site: ktmmxexperience.co.uk. You can view the calendar and book directly online. They also have contact via Email info@ktmmxexperience.co.uk. Since this experience rotates between venues in Sussex, Midlands, Hampshire, and Yorkshire, be sure to choose a date/location that suits you. Note: This program is often referred to in partnership with KTM UK; it’s a popular choice for a South East or Midlands based rider wanting a taste of off-road on a MX track without buying a bike.

Dave Thorpe Honda Off-Road Centre (South West England)

• Location: Exmoor, Somerset, England – operating across private woodland at the edge of Exmoor National Parkdavethorpehonda.comdavethorpehonda.com. The main venue is near Wheddon Cross on Exmoor’s eastern side (about 40 minutes from Taunton). They also use other MX tracks in the South West for motocross training days. Essentially, this centre covers the South West region, attracting riders from Somerset, Devon, South Wales and beyond.

• Terrain Type: Enduro trail riding and Motocross – they offer both. The Enduro Trail Day takes place in stunning private forestry land on Exmoordavethorpehonda.com. Expect miles of wooded trails, an old quarry area, hill climbs and open meadow sections. It’s a mix of single-track and fire-road within the forest – great for trail/enduro practice with natural obstacles. Separately, their Motocross Day events are held at proper MX tracks in the South West (they partner with tracks like Pontrilas or other regional circuits)davethorpehonda.com. So depending on which event you book, you can do trail riding in the woods or track riding on a motocross circuit. All skill levels are covered in both formats, with instruction tailored accordingly.

• Bikes & Kit: Being the official Honda UK off-road school, they provide the latest Honda CRF off-road bikes. For enduro days, the typical fleet includes Honda CRF250RX competition enduro bikes and CRF300L trail bikes, plus some smaller CRF125F bikes for beginners or shorter ridersdavethorpehonda.com. For motocross days, they have Honda CRF250R motocross bikes available (or you can bring your own MX bike for a reduced price)davethorpehonda.com. All protective gear is supplied: helmet, boots, armoured jacket/pants, gloves, etc., in a range of sizes. (They often encourage bringing your own motocross kit if you have it, but they can outfit you head to toe if needed.)

• Typical Day: The Enduro Trail Day starts around 9:00am at the Exmoor base. After signing in, you’ll gear up and have a briefing on off-road riding basics and bike familiarization. The instructors (which can include Dave Thorpe himself, a 3x World Motocross Champion, or his trained coaches) then lead the group out into the private woodland trails. The morning focuses on building fundamental skills on easier trails and a small training loop – things like standing on the pegs, weight distribution, and controlling the bike on descents/climbsdavethorpehonda.com. Post lunch break, they take you on more adventurous routes through the forest, tackling hill climbs, ruts, stream crossings and so on, with tips and demonstrations. The day usually runs until ~3:30pm, with riders covering a lot of varied terrain. On the Motocross Day, the schedule is similar: meet at the chosen MX track, briefing, then alternating on-track sessions and rest/coaching sessions throughout the day, wrapping up by late afternoon. Dave’s team often splits riders by experience (e.g. beginners vs. intermediates) on track to ensure everyone feels comfortable. Expect a physically intense but rewarding day – their clients often mention how they “ached in places I never knew I could” but had an absolute blastdavethorpehonda.com!

• Price Range: £240 per person for the Enduro Trail Day (including bike hire)davethorpehonda.com. The Motocross Day is about £175 with a Honda bike provided, or cheaper (~£100) if you bring your own bikemadornomad.com. They occasionally run special events (like ladies-only days or twin-shock vintage MX days) which may have custom pricing. Overall, budget ~£200–£250 for a day with bike hire. Multi-day adventure courses (on Honda Africa Twin etc.) are offered too, at higher cost (~£549 for 2-day adventure trainingdavethorpehonda.com) but those are more for adventure-bike riders with road licences. The core off-road day experiences are in the £175–£240 range.

• Minimum Age: The Honda Off-Road Centre doesn’t publish a strict age minimum for the enduro or MX day, but typically it’s around 16 years+. They have smaller bikes (CRF125F) which can suit younger teens, so in practice they may accept riders as young as ~14 if they can safely ride and with parental accompaniment. (For reference, their adventure bike courses require full licences and age 25+, but that’s separate.) It’s best to inquire if you have a teen rider; the centre has run ladies days and group events which sometimes include older teens. As a guideline, assume 16 as the general minimum unless by special arrangement.

• Last Verified: September 2025 (information from Dave Thorpe’s official site and recent pricing confirmedmadornomad.com). This centre has been operating since around 2015 and continues to expand its offerings (including tours and rallies).

• Contact & Booking: Official site: davethorpehonda.com – under “Off-Road Centre” sectiondavethorpehonda.com. They have an online booking system (BookingHound) accessible via the site. For questions: Email enquiries@davethorpehonda.com, Phone 01404 841278madornomad.com. Dave Thorpe’s centre is highly rated for its expert tuition; many instructors are current or former racers, bringing a wealth of knowledge while keeping the atmosphere supportive.

Kawasaki (SevenSeven2) MX Experience (Midlands England)

• Location: Worcester / West Midlands, England – primarily at a private 200-acre motocross site in Worcestershire for experience dayskawasakimxdays.co.uk. (They have used venues like Coney Green Farm MX near Stourport.) The program is run by SevenSeven2 MX (owner Craig Chamberlain) in partnership with Kawasaki UKkawasakimxdays.co.uk. They also occasionally pop up at events in Birmingham (e.g. Wheeldon Farm or Weatheroak) and Coppull in Lancashire, but Worcester is the main base. This makes it convenient for riders from the Midlands and even the South East (approx 2.5 hours from London).

• Terrain Type: Motocross (MX) track riding. The Kawasaki MX Experience uses a natural terrain motocross track that includes open fields, gentle jumps, and turns – it’s designed to be welcoming for first-timers yet fun for experienced riders. The riding styles covered are off-road/MX skills in a “controlled environment”kawasaki.co.uk. There may also be elements of an open trail or flat training area for absolute novices to practice before hitting the full track. Overall, expect a proper MX circuit but one that’s not too intimidating (big race tracks can be tough; their chosen venues strike a balance).

• Bikes & Kit: The fleet consists of the latest Kawasaki KX motocross bikes – typically KX250F and KX450F four-strokes for adults, and smaller KX85 or KX65 two-strokes for youth riders where applicable. You get to ride brand new or nearly-new Kawasakis maintained by the SevenSeven2 teamvisordown.comvisordown.com. All riding gear is provided, included in the price, from high-quality motocross helmets and goggles to boots, armoured clothing, gloves, etc. As with other providers, you’re free to bring personal kit, but they’ve got everything down to knee braces if needed. They want you to have a “factory rider” feel for the day decked out in Kawasaki green.

• Typical Day: The day format is similar to other MX experiences: arrive by ~9:30am at the track, sign in and get kitted upkawasakimxdays.co.uk. After a safety briefing and introduction by the coaches (which include ex-MXGP, enduro and European champs on the teamkawasakimxdays.co.uk), you start with basic bike operation instruction. The morning session involves on-track coaching – likely following an instructor at first to learn the lines and practice starting, stopping, gear changes, etc.kawasakimxdays.co.uk. As you get comfortable, they’ll let you ride solo laps with the team observing and giving pointers. They emphasize “teaching you the essentials… how to start, how to accelerate, how to change gear and most importantly, how to stop!”kawasakimxdays.co.uk – so even if you’ve never ridden, they get you going quickly. A lunch break around noon gives everyone a restkawasakimxdays.co.uk (riding MX is tiring!). The afternoon continues with more track time; instructors might set up fun drills or challenges (like who can improve their lap or take a small jump confidently) but always at your comfort level. By 4pm, the day winds down and you’ll be amazed at how much you’ve learned. The vibe is very supportive – SevenSeven2’s motto is giving “everyone the opportunity to improve their skills and in some cases experience off-road riding for the first time”kawasakimxdays.co.uk.

• Price Range: £165 for adults, £150 for children was the pricing noted a few years agovisordown.com. Currently, expect roughly £170 per rider for a full day with bike hire. This makes it one of the more affordable full-package experiences. Sometimes they offer shorter taster sessions or “own bike” days; for example, they advertised special days at £50 if you bring your own bike/kit (targeted at existing riders)reddit.com, but standard is to use their Kawasakis. Overall, £150–£180 is the typical cost bracket.

• Minimum Age: 9 years old and up for their experience days when using smaller bikeskawasakimxdays.co.uk. They explicitly state they accommodate kids (with appropriately sized bikes) in the same sessions or separate youth groups. Visordown reported they allow “everyone from the age of seven onwards” to ride Kawasaki’s off-road bikesvisordown.com. Officially on their site it’s 9+, likely to ensure the child can at least ride a bicycle and handle a small dirt bike. There is no upper age limit; they welcome adults well into their 60s as long as health permits. Anyone under 18 requires parental consent, and under ~14 would likely ride only under close instructor supervision (possibly one-on-one laps).

• Last Verified: September 2025 (program details confirmed via Kawasaki UK announcements and SevenSeven2’s communicationskawasakimxdays.co.ukvisordown.com). The Kawasaki MX Experience launched in 2019 and continues to run strong, often selling out spots quickly due to its competitive pricing and the draw of trying the latest KX bikes.

• Contact & Booking: Official site: kawasakimxdays.co.uk (Kawasaki MX Experience, powered by SevenSeven2). You can book sessions through their website or via Kawasaki UK’s experiences page. Contact email sevenseven2@outlook.com, Phone 07460 719963kawasakimxdays.co.uk (for SevenSeven2 MX). Keep an eye on their social media as well – they sometimes add pop-up dates or special offers there.

Ride Off Road Scotland (Scotland – Various Locations)

• Location: Across Scotland – Ride Off Road Scotland is a mobile off-road school that uses multiple venues. Their base is in Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway (South Scotland)visitscotland.comvisitscotland.com, where they have access to a 6,000-acre private forestry estate for trail ridingmadornomad.com. They also frequently operate at the Scottish Off-Road Driving Centre in Fife (near Knockhill) and have partnerships at about 15 venues throughout Scotlandmadornomad.com, from the Borders up to the Highlands. Essentially, wherever you are in Scotland – be it Central Belt, Aberdeenshire, or the Borders – they likely run a session nearby at some point.

• Terrain Type: Enduro and trail riding in diverse Scottish landscapes. Their flagship rides are in forestry land – expect winding dirt roads, rocky trails, river splashes and hill climbs in beautiful scenery. They also can set up motocross and trials coaching, but the core experience is trail/enduro riding through estates and forests with legal off-road accessvisitscotland.commadornomad.com. Some venues might include man-made obstacles or training loops (especially for training courses), but generally it’s about real-world trail riding in the Scottish outdoors. They offer everything from short 90-minute “try out” sessions to full-day rides and even multi-day tours with overnight stays.

• Bikes & Kit: A wide range of bikes are available. Ride Off Road Scotland maintains a fleet of AJP and Fantic enduro bikes plus some Yamaha trail bikesphoenixmotorcycletraining.co.ukmadornomad.com. AJPs (Portuguese off-road bikes) and Fantic (Italian) models often come in 125cc and 250cc sizes, ideal for learners. They also have Yamaha WR250s or similar for those who want Japanese machinery. For youth or trials training, they may use smaller electric or petrol bikes. You can bring your own bike too – they welcome riders on their own enduro bikes and can guide them on trails (for a lower fee)madornomad.commadornomad.com. All protective gear is provided if needed: helmets, armoured jackets, MX boots, gloves, etc. Many local riders turn up with their own kit, but full hire gear is there for anyone traveling light.

• Typical Day: They offer great flexibility. A Full Day Off-Road Experience usually starts around 9:30am with a meet-and-greet and kit allocation. There’s a briefing on off-road riding fundamentals and safety. They then operate on an “arrive and ride” principle – meaning after initial coaching, you head straight out onto the trails with the instructor guiding the groupphoenixmotorcycletraining.co.uk. In a full day, you might cover 30-50 miles of off-road trails, broken into segments with breaks for snacks, lunch, and coaching tips. For beginners, the pace is easy with frequent stops to work on skills or swap bikes (they sometimes let riders try different bikes). More advanced riders might tackle tighter single-tracks or steeper climbs. Because they have many venues, the exact itinerary varies – e.g., at the Fife centre they have a prepared loop and an enduro obstacle course for training, whereas in Dumfries it’s more free-flowing forest trails. They also run 90-minute taster sessions for absolute beginners (a short intro on flat grass, then a gentle trail ride) and 3-hour tours for those who want a half-day outingphoenixmotorcycletraining.co.uk. The coaches are adept at handling mixed-ability groups, ensuring everyone stays safe and has fun. If it’s a custom or 1-to-1 session, they’ll tailor everything to your goals (technical training vs. casual trail ride). They operate year-round, rain or shine – a bit of Scottish mud never hurt anyone!

• Price Range: £130 – £230 per rider for a day with bike hiremadornomad.com, depending on the type of course and duration. For instance, a 3-hour experience might be around £130, a full day around £200. If you bring your own bike, it’s much cheaper: around £60–£90 for a guided day on your own bikemadornomad.com (you basically pay for the instructor/guide and access to the private trails). Given the variety, they have something at nearly every price point: short taster sessions for ~£50-£100, full training days ~£200, and multi-day tour packages that vary by itinerary. Overall, costs are quite reasonable for the amount of riding and personal coaching time provided.

• Minimum Age: They truly cater to all ages. For solo bookings, riders as young as 12-13 have participated on smaller bikes. In group family sessions or training camps, they’ve had kids even younger (under 10) learning to ride in controlled environments. A quote from Edinburgh News noted Ride Off Road Scotland offers training “for all ages & abilities”edinburghnews.scotsman.com. As a guideline, age 12+ is a safe minimum for most of their standard tours (with parental consent required under 18). They also run kids-only classes occasionally, so if you have a youngster keen to start, contacting them about an intro session is recommended. At the upper end, there’s no age limit – they’ve taught riders in their 60s and beyond. Fitness and enthusiasm matter more than age number.

• Last Verified: September 2025 (information aggregated from Ride Off Road Scotland’s site, VisitScotland listing, and recent reviewsvisitscotland.commadornomad.com). This is a relatively newer operation (run by enthusiasts Lewis, Mark and team) but has quickly gained a reputation and expanded across Scotland’s off-road community.

• Contact & Booking: Official site: rideoffroadscotland.co.uk (online booking for scheduled events and training courses is available). You can also call 01592 214224 or 07825 153338visitscotland.comvisitscotland.com, or email admin@rideoffroadscotland.co.ukvisitscotland.com to arrange custom sessions. Because they have many venues, check their calendar or get in touch to see when they’ll be running an event near your area. Ride Off Road Scotland is a great choice for anyone in Scotland looking for an off-road bike experience without having to trek down to England or Wales.