OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE TRAINING SCHOOLS UK

Welcome to the Adventure Bike, Enduro and Off-Road motorcycle training schools finder. Here are some of the very best schools the UK has to offer. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, these expertly run schools will improve your riding, knowledge, skill level and better prepare you for adventure motorcycle travel.  

UK Map of Recommended Off Road Schools

Adventure Bike Training Schools

Try out our recommended off-road riding schools to get the most out of your bike.

BMW Off Road Skills is a well established adventure bike training school run by Dakar racer Simon Pavey. The school runs a selection of courses and levels on a range of BMWs.

  • Level one, two and three rider training on BMW motorcycles
  • Ladies only off road training
  • Adventure motorcycle maintenance
  • Off road adventures in Wales, Portugal, Iceland and Australia
  • Check out their YouTube video here for what to expect. 

Powys

08000131282

Outside the UK:  (+44) 1622 776686

bmw@worldofbmw.com

Two-day riding courses are £649

Sweet Lamb Off-Road Adventure Bike training, situated in 6,500 acres of Welsh playground. From entry-level days to weekend rides and specialist one-to-one training.

  • Entry to advanced adventure bike training
  • Ladies private and group training with a female instructor
  • Welsh Adventure Trail Weekend 
  • Trail and forestry riding
  • Skills Area with maze, see-saw, jumps, rumble strips, balance beam etc. 
  • On-site bunkhouses, camp-ground and pods 
  • Bring your own motorcycles or hire from them
  • One to one and couples training

  Llanidloes

07794 937 011

info@adventurerallybike.co.uk

Prices range from £99-£425 (one-to-one from £200)

Adventure Bike Training offers packages for anyone looking to improve their riding skills, bespoke courses, personalised one-to-one and two-day riding and training adventures. 

  • One day adventure confidence taster
  • One-to-one bespoke training
  • Two day adventure training
  • Two day rider and pillion training
  • BMW GS Trophy training

King’s Lynn

079 4950 8786

info@adventurebiketraining.co.uk

Prices range from £150 to £645 

Off road training, coaching and experience days for beginners to advanced riders at a 6,000 acre private forestry location or the Scottish off-road driving centre. 

  • Use your own bike or rent for the day
  • Arrive and ride taster and training sessions with a fleet of AJP, Fantic and Yamaha Motorcycles.
  • Girls and ladies only training days
  • Private, one-to-one or group sessions
  • Legal access to private trails and forestry in Scotland
  • Training packages designed to help you reach your full potential in Trials, Motocross, Enduro, Rally or Adventure riding
  • 15 venues across Scotland and partners in Sardinia and Romania – all with accommodation and catering options
  • Combined training and holiday tour packages

Scotland

0159 2214 224

admin@rideoffroadscotland.co.uk

  • From £60-£90 for guided day on own bikes
  • From £130 – £230 for training day with bike hire

From one-day easy introduction tours to two-day full-on adventure tours including bike training, maintenance, preparation, luggage and technical skills. 

  • One-day introduction tour
  • Two-day adventure covering all aspects of adventure riding
  • Level one, two and three training

 Exmoor National Park

01404 841278

enquiries@davethorpehonda.com

Prices range from £299-£499

Specialises in preparing and riding big bikes for adventure travel and rallies. RAB offer off-road coaching for beginners to rally training and a workshop.

  • Rider coaching from complete novice to international competition
  • ACU qualified
  • Private training sites in Kent and Sussex provide varied terrain
  • Adventure ready, race ready and roadbook navigation courses
  • Use your own bike or one of their hire bikes from the BMW GS range (GS310 to GS1250)
  • Workshop facilities specialising in modifications and preparation for rally and adventure use
  • All rider coaching and machine preparation is personally tailored

 Training available at private sites in Kent (Wrotham, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells) and in East Sussex (Ashdown Forest)

07827 389594

info@rallyadventurebike.com

  • Prices for bespoke rider training range from £190 (for a group of four) to £275 (one-2-one)
  • Workshop labour rate £49.50 per hour

AdventureRide offer trail riding adventures in Shropshire, tuition, technical training, group rides and taster sessions for tackling trails and map reading. 

  • Guided trail rides
  • Trail Riding Foundation course
  • Technical and workshop training
  • Customers can take their own bikes or use one of AdventureRide’s

  Shropshire

07508 847986

 bob@adventureride.co.uk

Prices range from £50-£160

The Dave Thorpe Honda Off-Road Centre covers enduro and motocross training and group days from novice to expert level with expert tutors. 

  • Enduro training
  • Motocross training
  • Group rides
  • Beginner to advanced level

 Exmoor National Park

01404 841278

enquiries@davethorpehonda.com

Motocross day: £175
Enduro day: £230

Enduro and Trail Riding

Interested in trail riding instead? Check out the recommended trail riding companies section. 

Welcome to the UK Motorcycle Trail Riding Tours section.

This section lists some of the very best guided trail riding tours in the UK, recommended companies as well as guides, resources and articles to help you get out there and ride, practice and be a better rider on the rough stuff. 

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