North Yorkshire Off Road Centre
North Yorkshire Off Road Centre
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9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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ukLANDROVERevents offer Land Rover 4x4 Off Road Driving Experiences here at our spectacular coastal off road course, on the cliffs overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay. The site has an amazing variety of terrain, giving plenty of opportunities for both new/novice drivers and more experience off road drivers to enjoy themselves and face a challenge. We even allow junior drivers from age 10+. All experiences are exclusively yours, we never make you share your session with other customers, but you can of course bring along friends/family as passengers, or to share the driving between you. There’ll be a fully qualified instructor alongside you at all times, showing you how to get the best from the vehicle. We also offer tuition and training for those who want to learn more about how to safely and effectively drive in off road situations or difficult weather conditions. Gift vouchers are available for all activities. MUST be booked in advance • Please do not arrive without booking in first
Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, England
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2023
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mrandyreynolds
Clapham, UK72 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Spent a full day with Colin, the morning at his off road centre, learning about the car and how to drive it, after a great local lunch, we headed into Moores for 5 or 6 off road tracks all different some very challanging but ended a great day on a high
If yoy are a total novice or have some experience this day and Colins tuitiom is perfect
If yoy are a total novice or have some experience this day and Colins tuitiom is perfect
Written 7 November 2023
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Mark456456
Leeds, UK6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We had a great half day driving experience. Colin's communication was great in the lead up to the day, the directions to the site included in the email really helpful and then Simon our instructor was just great - really knew his stuff and very patient. The site itself can't be beaten, with all kinds of terrain all overlooking Robin Hoods Bay. We did it on our wedding anniversary. It might not sound the most romantic of things to do but we both had a great time, with 3hrs more than enough for us both to have a go. Would highly recommend
Written 7 October 2023
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Bourn07
Peterborough, UK83 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I had a fantastic half day, off road experience with Colin, in a Landrover Defender, automatic, with all the latest technology.
Colin took time to explain all the controls and different pieces of tech, which was great.
The off road course was varied with many different sections to try out and test yourself, both from a driving point of view and mentally ie what should you do in this situation?
Each section required a different technique and Colin took time to talk through all the options.
I would thoroughly recommend; it was a super, fun experience.
Colin took time to explain all the controls and different pieces of tech, which was great.
The off road course was varied with many different sections to try out and test yourself, both from a driving point of view and mentally ie what should you do in this situation?
Each section required a different technique and Colin took time to talk through all the options.
I would thoroughly recommend; it was a super, fun experience.
Written 14 September 2023
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You make a great point that it's not just the physical aspect of driving that's tested here, but also your thinking and decision making. You do go away quite tired often after a few hours off roading! I'm really pleased you had such a good time, and thanks so much for your kind comments. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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Rachel T
Middlesbrough, UK6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Absolutely fabulous day! Would recommend it to anyone. Simon our instructor was brilliant, very knowledgeable and encouraging. I can't wait to come back in the future Thank you!!
Written 9 September 2023
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All the important words in your review there Rachel, thanks so much. Really pleased that Simon made your day so good, and that you took away some new knowledge and enthusiasm for your own vehicle (which looks great in your uploaded photos by the way!). Hope to see you back soon. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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Tony W
Teesside6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
The directions given to us by North Yorkshire off road centre were excellent. Simon our instructor met us in the car park and showed us to the land rover and gave us a full explanation and a demonstration of how things worked before letting me take over and on each section of the course , Simon set challenges and advised on the best way to tackle them
I learned a lot from Simon, he made the day a really enjoyable time and I would highly recommend this experience
I learned a lot from Simon, he made the day a really enjoyable time and I would highly recommend this experience
Written 7 September 2023
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Thanks for your very kind words about the day you had with Simon at the Off Road Centre. Great that you had an enjoyable time whilst also learning a lot, that's always the combination we're going for. Thanks also for posting your photos, which give a great idea of what to expect for other potential customers. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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Jordan
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Well where do I start?
What an amazing day! Simon was great, funny and patient. He really lets you relax and enjoy the day to it’s maximum potential.
We learnt so much, but all whilst having FUN!
We will definitely all be back again for round two!
What an amazing day! Simon was great, funny and patient. He really lets you relax and enjoy the day to it’s maximum potential.
We learnt so much, but all whilst having FUN!
We will definitely all be back again for round two!
Written 22 August 2023
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Apologies for the delayed response to your review Jordan. Always good when a review starts with a word like "Amazing!". I'm really pleased you enjoyed your day here with Simon. The day is all about FUN as you said, but if you can learn a bit about how to get the maximum from the car and the session, then the fun keeps ramping up! Really pleased to hear you'll be back again for some more. Hope to see you then. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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Josine D
Curaçao31 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We had an absolute blast at the off road center. We took our own 110 defender and used one of them.
Plenty of challenging tracks at the center, and professional instruction. They really take their time to explain what these cars can do and go over the do’s and dont’s of off road driving.
The kids loved the fact that they were able to drive themselves.
Did you know you can also book an off road tour with them?
Plenty of challenging tracks at the center, and professional instruction. They really take their time to explain what these cars can do and go over the do’s and dont’s of off road driving.
The kids loved the fact that they were able to drive themselves.
Did you know you can also book an off road tour with them?
Written 31 July 2023
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Apologies for the delayed response to your review Josine. Great fun with you and the family during your visit. It was great to combine the use of your own car and ours at the Off Road Centre, and to get your kids driving too so they could really feel part of the family 4x4 adventure. Thanks for travelling such a HUGE distance to visit us, and hope to see you again on more adventures in the future. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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ourluxorflat
Luxor, Egypt2,701 contributions
Jun 2023
As 'older' blokes, my BIL and I enjoyed the manual gearbox more than the auto. But the auto was a fantastic machine, and more comfortable!
We are 71 and 72, but we had with us my 47 yr old son, SIL at 44 and soon to be SIL of 30. We had both the auto and the manual Land Rovers and shared the driving of both over the 3 hour session. It was fabulous!
We've done a few off road courses before, over the years, but this was entirely different. I would suggest that your false teeth are properly glued in place before you start!!!
Guidance from the two instructors was excellent from start to finish, with the emphasis on safety at all times.
Great fun over the whole time, I'm still not sure whether I enjoyed driving or being a passenger best. It was exciting and hilarious in equal measure for the whole time we were there. 10/10 for sure!
We are 71 and 72, but we had with us my 47 yr old son, SIL at 44 and soon to be SIL of 30. We had both the auto and the manual Land Rovers and shared the driving of both over the 3 hour session. It was fabulous!
We've done a few off road courses before, over the years, but this was entirely different. I would suggest that your false teeth are properly glued in place before you start!!!
Guidance from the two instructors was excellent from start to finish, with the emphasis on safety at all times.
Great fun over the whole time, I'm still not sure whether I enjoyed driving or being a passenger best. It was exciting and hilarious in equal measure for the whole time we were there. 10/10 for sure!
Written 29 July 2023
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Apologies for the delayed response to your review. It was great having your family group here for the bespoke 4x4 Experience we put together for you, using both Traditional and 'New' Defenders. I do like the comment about gluing your teeth in properly! It's true that we differ from most other off road courses in that we have serious, REAL, and challenging off road terrain, and we do push our vehicles to allow our drivers to get the most from their sessions with us. Really pleased you all enjoyed it, and thanks again for leaving your review. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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Mike P
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We booked one of Colin's Half Day 4x4 Experience sessions - driving a traditional Land Rover Defender 110 Tdci - as a 21st Birthday present for our son, Harry.
Whilst a competent road car driver, Harry had never driven a Land Rover, or indeed any other kind of 4x4 vehicle, off-road before, so this was his first foray into what is a very different and at times more challenging world of driving.
Confirming availability and then booking online with Colin was simplicity itself, with Colin personally offering options re: potential event dates/times offered up front. Pre-event instructions and info. – including: terms and conditions and joining instructions/directions to venue - were all nice and clear, also issued up front and in good time before the day.
First up it has to be said that Colin’s base of operations has one of the most striking and beautiful locations in the North East, overlooking the North Sea/Robin Hood’s Bay (known locally as ‘The Bay’), with footpath access down to the village (I took the opportunity to walk 'Simba' my Labrador down to the Bay for a coffee, and yes a bit of cake, in lovely ‘The Cove (Chapel) Cafe’, whilst Harry was off with Colin).
With regard to the driving experience itself - on the day, both Harry and I was really impressed by Colin's very professional and highly knowledgeable approach to instruction, together with his free-sharing of his vast off-road driving techniques. More importantly, from Harry’s post-session feedback, Colin’s calm and clear instruction enabled him (Harry) to quickly 'get-to-grip' with the theory and then practice of, the important basics, also some more advanced techniques, of safe (and fun) cross-country driving, with him soon becoming familiar with the capabilities, and then learn how to drive to the characteristics of the ’traditional’ Land Rover Defender.
As an experienced ('old-school/traditional') Land Rover driver myself, from on-site observation of Harry’s driving, Colin’s considerable experience and competence as an off-road driving instructor clearly shone through, with Harry soon been able to easily tackle quite a few significant obstacles and some tricky terrain located around Colin’s Bay Ness Quarry course - including: steep hill ascents and descents (forward and reverse), traversing slopes, shallow (water) fording, dirt, grass, mud and gravel driving.
Under Colin’s expert tutelage, Harry soon picked up on the fact that the key to successful cross-country/off-road driving is to ‘drive with the accelerator, whilst keeping the use of the brake and the clutch to a minimum’, also he was quickly able to master the use of the vehicle’s high and low range gear box, transmission hand-brake and diff(erential) locks.
Harry came away buzzing from his session with Colin, he clearly having fully enjoyed such.
So if you are looking for a great day out with someone who really knows his ‘stuff’, then look no further Colin is your man – be you new to the world of cross-country driving, or even if you think you are an experienced off-road driver, based on our experience Colin is the person to help you master/improve your 4x4 vehicle driving skills. Harry and I have no hesitation is recommending Colin and ukLANDROVERevents (we'd rate him 6 stars if we could!)
Whilst a competent road car driver, Harry had never driven a Land Rover, or indeed any other kind of 4x4 vehicle, off-road before, so this was his first foray into what is a very different and at times more challenging world of driving.
Confirming availability and then booking online with Colin was simplicity itself, with Colin personally offering options re: potential event dates/times offered up front. Pre-event instructions and info. – including: terms and conditions and joining instructions/directions to venue - were all nice and clear, also issued up front and in good time before the day.
First up it has to be said that Colin’s base of operations has one of the most striking and beautiful locations in the North East, overlooking the North Sea/Robin Hood’s Bay (known locally as ‘The Bay’), with footpath access down to the village (I took the opportunity to walk 'Simba' my Labrador down to the Bay for a coffee, and yes a bit of cake, in lovely ‘The Cove (Chapel) Cafe’, whilst Harry was off with Colin).
With regard to the driving experience itself - on the day, both Harry and I was really impressed by Colin's very professional and highly knowledgeable approach to instruction, together with his free-sharing of his vast off-road driving techniques. More importantly, from Harry’s post-session feedback, Colin’s calm and clear instruction enabled him (Harry) to quickly 'get-to-grip' with the theory and then practice of, the important basics, also some more advanced techniques, of safe (and fun) cross-country driving, with him soon becoming familiar with the capabilities, and then learn how to drive to the characteristics of the ’traditional’ Land Rover Defender.
As an experienced ('old-school/traditional') Land Rover driver myself, from on-site observation of Harry’s driving, Colin’s considerable experience and competence as an off-road driving instructor clearly shone through, with Harry soon been able to easily tackle quite a few significant obstacles and some tricky terrain located around Colin’s Bay Ness Quarry course - including: steep hill ascents and descents (forward and reverse), traversing slopes, shallow (water) fording, dirt, grass, mud and gravel driving.
Under Colin’s expert tutelage, Harry soon picked up on the fact that the key to successful cross-country/off-road driving is to ‘drive with the accelerator, whilst keeping the use of the brake and the clutch to a minimum’, also he was quickly able to master the use of the vehicle’s high and low range gear box, transmission hand-brake and diff(erential) locks.
Harry came away buzzing from his session with Colin, he clearly having fully enjoyed such.
So if you are looking for a great day out with someone who really knows his ‘stuff’, then look no further Colin is your man – be you new to the world of cross-country driving, or even if you think you are an experienced off-road driver, based on our experience Colin is the person to help you master/improve your 4x4 vehicle driving skills. Harry and I have no hesitation is recommending Colin and ukLANDROVERevents (we'd rate him 6 stars if we could!)
Written 22 July 2023
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Apologies for the delayed response to your fantastic in depth review Mike. Your very kind comments about the instruction, and acknowledgement of the variety and technicality of our site are very gladly and graciously received. I'm really pleased Harry enjoyed his time here for his first move into off road driving. Thanks for giving such detail in your review which is so helpful for others looking to book, and I hope to meet up with you both again at some point in the not too distant future. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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Daydream48281012221
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Family
Colin was very friendly and gave very good advice to me and made it seem as safe as it possibly could be. As a first time for off roading it was very practical and gave you a wide range of experience.
Written 19 July 2023
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Apologies for the delayed response to your review. Managing risk is a key part of off road driving. There are many risks present, but learning how to handle the 4x4 properly allows you to remove some of these risks, and minimise the remaining ones. I'm glad you found the session was useful, and a good introduction for a first timer. Hope to see you back again in the future for another go. Cheers, Colin.
Written 8 November 2023
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