A quad bike is stable, simple and made for rough ground. You sit on, learn the throttle and brakes, and you are away. The four wheels make it far more forgiving than two, so most people feel confident within a lap or two of the course.

No experience or licence is needed to ride off-road on private land. Beginner sessions start gently with a briefing and build up as your confidence grows. It is a reliable crowd-pleaser for stag dos, birthdays and group days out.

The operators on adventuro run supervised quad sessions with bikes and safety gear provided. Wear old clothes and boots, because the mud is part of the deal.