BABOON
ADVENTURES
CHARLTON PARK ESTATE, MALMESBURY
ELECTRIC SCOOTER ADVENTURE @
Midsummer Routes
Running: 15th Jul - 4th Aug 2024
Joining us outside these dates? Check our standard adventure out here
The ultimate family adventure
Highlights
👉Super family friendly; Drivers from 12yrs +; Passengers from 5yrs +
👉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
👉Super quiet electric power with some surprising speed
👉Our awesome guides are always on hand to assist and share epic tales!
The Adventure
-Meet your guide, get signed in + kitted up with a helmet
-Have your safety brief + test ride with instruction from our guides (approx 20 mins of the tour). Feel confident with the controls before heading on the route.
-Simple controls are suitable for all levels of experience
-Drive over 6 km of grassy farm paths, muddy tracks, woodland trails, private roads + more with some awesome sights
-Head out around the historic 4500 acre Charlton Park Estate.-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 +
(Age limits are recommended ; we can sometimes accommodate slightly younger adventurers; please contact us to discuss)
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’! (Check our Rules of the Route)
-Check further down👇 for info on Accessible tours and Group tours
Weight Limits
Max 130kgs [20 stone] for 2 people combined
We recommend 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 +- 1hr 15mins 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:
-Pre bookings essential
-Call/Whatsapp: 07425 389310 (the best for short notice bookings!)
-Book online: www.baboonadventures.com/booknow
-Email us @ info@baboonadventures.com
How the scooters work:
-A combo between a quad and a motorbike. No gears; all electric (twist right hand to go, left hand to brake).
-They can take a few minutes to get used to. Our staff lead a full test ride session to allow everyone to get the controls before the tour begins
Passengers and groups of under 18s
Who can take a passenger:
-Any age driver (12yrs +) can take a passenger as long as they are driving confidently
-Smaller drivers may find it more difficult with a bigger passenger (as this requires more arm and body strength to turn)
Where do Passengers sit?
-Smaller passengers can sit in front of the driver (so long as the driver can reach and see sufficiently over their head)
-Taller passengers can sit behind the driver (they must have legs long enough to reach the foot panels to sit here; and can hold on tightly around the waist of their driver.
-Passengers may be able to have a try on the controls (with the Driver assisting)
Our guides can advise on all this during test ride + on tour
Participants under 18yrs?
-Under 18s must be signed in by an adult and have a responsible adult (18+) on site/tour at all times.
-5 or more under 16yrs must be supervised by a responsible adult (18+) on tour with them. 10 or more under 16yrs require 2 adults on tour.
Where to go
For out Midsummer Routes; we meet at a different point to our main Base/our Google Maps location!
Do not come to us without our MIDSUMMER DIRECTIONS SHEET find it here
We meet at our open air Bush Base;
5 mins walk from parking area to our start point
Toilets are 3 mins drive away (please go before or after tour)
Charlton Park Estate
Malmesbury, SN16 9RU
Midsummer Routes
During the build of the legendary 30,000 person WOMAD music festival on the Estate; we head out onto some new routes.
Compared to our Standard Adventure, we have a slightly shorter 6km route to roam.
This includes a large portion of the current routes; with some additional farmland routes (with some less technical routes and open stoney paths than previously)
Explore the Northern part of the 4500 acre Estate; still get the awesome views of the Manor House, Charlton Church and forests
Head through ‘the Dip’ to get some faster speed; See the beautiful open Cotswold farmland and test yourself through our new forest technicals
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
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!)
Running late for your tour?
-Please let us know as soon as you can; we will always try to accommodate but cannot guarantee this. Often, once we have started training with the other participants; we unfortunately cannot leave them to help others sign in
Special Requests?
-We can often accommodate! Please contact us!
ACCESSIBLE TOURS
We’re often able to adapt our tours to meet your needs and can organise private groups with a route suited for differently-abled clients and their carers.
In the past, we’ve been joined by clients with; mobility limitations, 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 can accommodate groups up to 20 drivers (and 20 passengers)
Please contact us to discuss
What to BRING
-Clothing suitable for outdoors
-Closed shoes are essential (trainers/walking boots/wellies are best) (No Crocs/Flipflops!)
-Sun glasses can help keep dust/dirt out of your eyes (plus you’ll look cooler on the route!
-Bringing 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)
-Long jackets; can hang down into the wheels and get muddy; make sure they can zip up or recommend short waist length jackets
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 and we are outside for +-1.5hrs!
-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!)
