The Baskerville Challenge 4x4 Supertrack

Nationwide 4x4 offers a day of memorable and instructive off-road driving at our exclusive 4x4 Supertrack in the grounds of Baskerville Hall.    Since 1987 Baskerville has become the venue for training Mountain Rescue and the Fire Service as well as hosting numerous off-road competitions such as Driving Force, Wye and Welsh,  The Baskerville Challenge and The Hill Rally.    Motor companies such as Vauxhall with the Brava and Ford with the Maverick use the course as a test ground, and it is also a registered A.T.B Training Ground.

The Setting

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a frequent house visitor at Baskerville Hall, as house guest of Sir Thomas Baskerville and his second wife Elizabeth.  He was so inspired by the Hall, the family and their famous pack of hounds that he asked permission to use them as the basis of a novel.   Sir Thomas gave his permission on the condition that the location of the Hall was never disclosed, therefore the famous novel the Hounds of the Baskervilles was based around Grimpen Mire.

The Course

The course covers a total of 7 miles set in 150 acres of woodland.  It has natural steep ascents and descents - all terrain, through mud and water.  It is one of the most stimulating and original UK courses currently open to the public.

Vehicles

Land Rover based 4-wheel drive vehicles are used throughout and have been tried and tested to the N'th degree.  Converted for national competition use, the vehicles are designed to manoeuvre and conquer the most demanding situations and are subjected to regular stringent scrutineering inspections.   Full safety harness and roll bars provide the confidence to quickly and safely master the vehicles, giving unequalled satisfaction in combating slopes and undulations hitherto considered impossible. 

Training

Our instructors and supervisors are all highly experienced and dedicated to their sport and all have a sense of humour to ensure everyone gets the most from the Baskerville Challenge.   As well as ensuring your familiarity with the course prior to your taking the wheel, they will instruct and guide you on procedures and techniques for all situations.

Accommodation

Baskerville Hall is an historic country mansion with a colourful past!   From the magnificent central hall and sweeping staircase to the grandeur of the Music Room, it is the perfect setting for off-road parties.   It also has dormitory accommodation , a games room, indoor pool and big screen video.  Or, if you prefer, one of the top private hotels in Wales, offering haute cuisine and palatial suites, is situated just fifteen minutes drive away from the 4x4 centre.

Gift Vouchers

Treat someone to a day out with a difference!  The perfect gift, ideal for Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries or just to say "Thank You".   Special off-road days are set aside each year for Gift Voucher redemptions.   Contact us to find out more.

One full day's off-road driving

with

Baskerville Challenge!   

Includes tuition, use of vehicles, coffees, lunch and tea.  

Full Day 9.30 a.m to 4.30 pm

Corporate Hospitality

We specialise in organising corporate events for Blue Chip companies throughout the year.   Our typical corporate format includes:

• Baskerville Challenge 4x4 Off-Road Day:  A day driving off-road on the Baskerville Supertrack.   Sections to be driven include Vehicle Familiarisation Course, Stone Alley, The Graveyard, Shooter's Alley, Ski Slope Pool, The Jungle Run, and Dragon's Back.

• Baskerville Challenge Fly/Drive Day:  A half-day driving off-road as able and half day gliding off the Brecon Beacons, with larger groups.   These two activities run simultaneously, with transport provided to airfield.

• Baskerville Challenge Multi Activity Day:   This package can comprise a combination of 4x4 off-roading, gliding, quad bikes, archery, clay pigeon shooting, laser shooting, hot air ballooning, helicopters, go-karting, mud raider grass karts, and canoeing.

For more details and pricing feel free to contact us.