Quad Biking

£60 per person per hour (Min 2 people) – Available for visitors

Experience a farm tour by quad bike at Kirkwood - Real Farms. Safely learn to drive a quad bike then get an authentic feel for farm life as you explore our grounds and encounter farm animals along the way - maybe even lending a hand to move stock. Take in breathtaking views of the countryside that are typically inaccessible, making this a truly hands-on farm experience you won't forget.

We’ll provide you with a helmet for safety and the controls are relatively easy to master, even if you don’t drive. All we ask is that you listen, take care and enjoy yourself. This is NOT an adventure/thrill seekers activity, it is a genuine farm experience and safety is absolutely paramount so we will not take too many youngsters at once and we will start them on a 150cc bike. You will be given a safety lesson and anyone who disobeys safety instructions will be stopped immediately without refund.

Places are strictly limited, so you’ll need to book your place and pay before you arrive. Quad biking is not the cleanest (but it’s got to be one of the most enjoyable) of pastimes, especially if it’s been raining, so wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy.

Unfortunately, due to insurance restrictions we are unable to allow children under the age of 12 to go quad biking and under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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