4×4 Off Road Driving and Blindfold Driving Experience

Yes, there is free parking available at the meeting point on Kirklington Road, near Farnsfield. We’re located just off the A617 heading towards Newark—200 yards from the A614 roundabout. Once you’re nearby, look out for signage and our team.

Please note that sat navs don’t always take you to the exact entrance, so it’s a good idea to double-check the directions beforehand. We suggest allowing a bit of extra time to ensure you arrive on schedule and don’t miss any of your session time.

This experience combines two off-road driving sessions into one: a classic woodland 4x4 trek and a unique blindfolded challenge. In the first part, you’ll be coached by a BORDA-trained instructor as you drive a Land Rover Discovery TD5 through mud, inclines, water, and woodland tracks.

The second part flips the format—you stay in the driver’s seat, but now you’re blindfolded and have to rely entirely on verbal directions from a fellow passenger to navigate a course. It’s equal parts skill, teamwork, and fun, and works brilliantly for groups of friends or team-building days.

No licence is required to take part in either part of the session. All activities take place on private land, which means you don’t need to meet the legal requirements for road driving. This makes it a great opportunity for those who haven’t yet passed their test or want to try driving in a new environment.

The only requirement is that all participants are 18 years or older. Previous driving experience isn’t necessary—your instructor will tailor their support depending on your skill level.

Once your off-road section is complete, the instructor will guide you to the blindfold challenge area. You'll remain in the driver’s seat and be blindfolded, while a fellow participant takes the role of navigator and talks you through a marked-out course using verbal instructions only.

The route is designed to be slow-paced and safe, but the challenge lies in communication and trust. It's often the most entertaining part of the session, with lots of laughs as friends try to steer each other through without visual cues.

While the blindfolded section is part of the scheduled experience, participation is always your choice. If you feel uncomfortable, nervous, or would prefer to observe, you can opt out of that part and still enjoy the off-road driving.

That said, the blindfold challenge is run at a gentle speed with supervision, and many participants find it more enjoyable and humorous than they expected. You can even bring your own blindfold if preferred.

Each participant will get approximately 25–30 minutes of drive time in total. This includes time spent driving the vehicle off-road under instruction and completing the blindfolded circuit.

Timing can vary slightly depending on group size and how the session runs, but all participants will receive equal drive time. Larger groups may take turns, and there’s plenty to watch while you wait.

You’ll be driving through 40 acres of varied private woodland that features challenging but manageable terrain. Expect muddy sections, deep ruts, tight bends, sloped descents, water crossings, and some narrow woodland trails.

The course has been designed to give a real taste of off-roading while still being safe for beginners. During the blindfold challenge, the terrain is flatter and more controlled to ensure safety at low speeds.

The combo experience is flexible depending on group size. Smaller bookings of 2 drivers are priced per car, while larger groups of 4 or more are priced per person. Vehicles are shared for efficiency, and driving is done in rotation to ensure everyone gets behind the wheel.

If your group is particularly large or you’d like to combine this with other activities, advance notice is recommended so the team can plan extra vehicles or structure the session to suit your group.