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CHARLTON PARK ESTATE, MALMESBURY

ELECTRIC SCOOTER ADVENTURE @

TOUR INFO

Highlights

-Choose to be a solo driver or bring a passenger
-Explore the beautiful sights of the historic Charlton Park Estate
-Easy twist & go controls; balanced and safe, sit-on scooters
-Suitable for ALL experience levels; groups drive at the speed you’re comfortable with
-Family friendly; Drivers from 12yrs + Passengers from 5yrs +
-Super quiet electric power with some surprising speed
-Our friendly guides are always on hand to assist and inform you

How it works

-Meet your guide, get signed in + kitted up with a helmet

-Have your safety brief + test ride with instruction from our guides. Feel confident with the controls before heading on the route (approx 20 mins of the tour)

-Simple controls are suitable for all levels of experience

 

 

-Head out around the historic 4500 acre Charlton Park Estate.

-Drive over 10 km of grassy farm paths, muddy tracks, woodland trails, private roads + more with some awesome sights.

-Test your skill down twisty trails and explore some of the Cotswold woodlands

-Try out the awesome electric acceleration on the trail open sections and get full speed at ‘the dip’

-Keep your eyes open for deer, red kites, farm animals and more

-Stop midway for a refreshment break (drinks provided- unfortunately non-alcoholic!)

-Our guides take those insta-worthy pictures + videos for you

Who Can Join

-Great for kids and adults

-Absolutely no previous experience needed

(majority of our customers have 0 prior experience)

-Drive your own scooter from 12yrs +

-Be a passenger on a scooter from 5yrs +

 

-Check out our Accessible tours section for disability specific tours

-Check out our Group tours section for bigger groups/private events

 

We are a family-centered adventure; we find chances to get some speed on our open sections- but will take our time through our more technical/bumpy routes- we are not an extreme activity for ultimate daredevils or ‘serious quad riders’!

Weight Limits

Max 130kgs (for 2 people combined on a 3 wheeler)

We recommended 1 adult + 1 small child together and have to be strict on weight limit

(the heavier the participants- the less power a scooter will have)!

HOW TO BOOK, PRICING , TIMINGS

Pricing:

£39pp for a driver, £16pp for a passenger

 

What’s included?

-Your picture + video package

-Midway drinks

-All access fees to the Estate

-Guide and electric scooter

-Helmets

 

Timings:

Tours are +- 1.5 hours long (including 20 mins brief + test ride)

(For smaller or quicker groups in the test ride/on the route; the tour may be a little shorter)

We have daily departures + operate in all weathers

 

How to book:

-Strongly recommended to pre-book in advance

-Call or whatsapp: 07425 389310 (the best for short notice bookings!)

-Book online

-Email us @ info@baboonadventures.com

Where to go

Charlton Park Estate

Malmesbury, SN16 9RU

(Use our separate DIRECTIONS SHEET to find us)

+- 30 mins drive from Swindon

+- 20 mins drive from Cirencester

+- 40 mins drive from Bristol + Cheltenham

Our Routes

-We’re lucky to scoot around the beautiful Charlton Park Estate

-We drive on private paved roads, forest trails, grassy plains, bumpy farm tracks, muddy areas and more!

-Chance to see the incredible Charlton Park Manor House, mature forests, historic Cotswold Estate parkland and sometimes a working airstrip!

-Please be aware we share the awesome Estate with other users; so our routes frequently change from day to day

FAQs

When should we arrive?

-Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour time

 

Can we bring our own helmets?

-No; we provide helmets + cannot allow personal helmets

 

Participants under 18yrs?

-Under 18s must be signed in by an adult and have a responsible adult (18+) on site/tour at all times

 

Will other people join us on the tour?

-Yes, multiple groups may join onto slots

 

Can we bring our own phones/cameras?

-Yes, but make sure they are bagged/in a zipped up pocket so they don’t fall out on the route!

 

Can we walk around the Estate before/after the tour?

-The Estate is private, so unfortunately we cannot allow un-guided walking around (we can recommend some awesome walks around the historic town of Malmesbury though!)

 

Can we bring our dog?

-We cannot allow any dogs on site (however there are doggy day care sites in Malmesbury!)

 

Special Requests?

-We can often accommodate! Please contact us!

What to BRING

-Closed shoes are essential (trainers/walking boots are best)

-Sun glasses can help keep dust/dirt out of your eyes (plus you’ll look cooler on the route!😎)

-If you need to bring a bag on route- make sure it is a small backpack style (hand bags are difficult to take out!) (we can store bags in our reception if they're not taken on route)

 

If it’s rainy/wet:

-Bring clothes that can get muddy and/or waterproofs

During/soon after heavy rain or when the ground is waterlogged/wet grass = a lot of spray off when we drive!

 

-During winter, we can drive through thickly mudded areas (which can flick up onto you as you drive) so clothes to get very muddy are essential

(there is space to change in our toilets afterwards)

 

If it’s cold:

-Warm gloves very important (your hands will be exposed on the handlebars)

-Wrap up warm (some areas are windy!)

-Beanie hats can fit under our helmets

 

If it's hot:

-We provide lots of water, but feel free to bring your own

-Sun hats/caps recommended (they will fit under our helmets)

-Sun cream recommended!

-When its dry; it can be dusty (Hay fever medication is recommended for those who need it!)

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ACCESSIBLE TOURS

We’re often able to adapt our tours to meet your needs and can organise private groups with a route suited for less-able clients and their carers.

In the past, we’ve been joined by clients with; paraplegia, autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and other differing abilities with great successes!

Please contact us to discuss

GROUP TOURS

Got a large group? Private Event? Corporate team building? Staff activity day?

We have a large stock of 20+ scooters, we can accommodate big groups

Please contact us to discuss

We’re often able to adapt our tours to meet your needs and can organise private groups with a route suited for less-able clients and their carers.Please contact us to discuss

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