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Wednesday, October 14th, 2015Make The Most Of The Mud With A Quad Trek!
Thursday, April 16th, 2015The mud and mayhem of a quad trek can be enjoyed by almost anybody and although quad bikes were originally created to make the lives of farmers and land owners easier they’re much more fun in the hands of an adrenalin junkie!
Quad bikes are also known as ATVs (all terrain vehicles) and as the name suggests they’re perfect for exploring the most rugged and rural parts of the countryside. From rough and rocky off-road tracks to winding woodland trails these four-wheeled beasts can conquer almost any terrain, which means nowhere is off limits!
A quad trek can take place almost anywhere, from the Australian Outback to the Dubai desert but here in the UK we have the perfect conditions for quad biking. After all who needs sunshine and soaring temperatures when you’ve got relentless rain and mud by the bucket load! As far as we’re concerned the more mud and rain there is the better because there’s nothing more fun than racing through puddles and churning up the mud on a quad bike.
In the UK treks normally take place on farmland and country estates and incorporate a whole host of natural obstacles, from impossibly steep hills to ditches and dirt tracks, you never know what’s lurking around the next bend! The quads don’t do all the hard work though and your driving skills will be put to the ultimate test as you work your way round the tricky off-road courses.
So if you want to explore the most rugged and rural parts of the country a quad trek is the perfect combination of mud and mayhem! To book your off-road adventure head over to www.theactivitypeople.co.uk and get ready for some serious four-wheeled fun!
5 Valentine’s Activities Guaranteed To Get Your Heart Racing!
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015There’s more than one way to get your heart racing this Valentine’s Day, and with just over one week left before the big day it’s probably a good time to start thinking about what’s going to make the perfect present. With that in mind here’s a look at some Valentine’s treats that are guaranteed to make your day even more memorable, and more importantly save you from the annual last minute trolley dash!
Romantic Shoot and Stay
For a romantic getaway you’ll both love a shoot and stay voucher is the complete package and combines the rest and relaxation of a short break with the fun and thrills of a clay pigeon shooting experience. Your break starts at the shooting ground where you and your partner will take on either 25 or 50 clays each before heading back to your hotel for a romantic meal and relaxing overnight stay, all included in the cost.
Tandem Bungee Jump
If you’re looking for a more extreme adrenalin rush to take on as a twosome, a tandem bungee jump is a surefire way to find out how brave you really are! Strapped together by your ankles, you and your partner will take the ultimate leap of faith from 160ft in the air. Whether you leap from a bridge or crane sharing this truly once in a lifetime activity is guaranteed to bring you closer together, after all how many couples can say they spent Valentine’s Day hurtling head first towards the ground!
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Take your romance to new heights by heading for the clouds in the wicker basket of a hot air balloon for a unique bird’s eye view of some of the most picturesque parts of the UK. The giant balloons ascend to heights of between 500-1500 feet and can travel up to 10 miles in a single journey giving you the perfect opportunity to take in the sights as you glide along the horizon. Once you’re back on the safety of solid ground it’s tradition to raise a glass to a successful flight, and any experience which finishes with a glass of champagne is guaranteed to score you some serious brownie points!
Segway Experience
If you’re looking for an activity that guarantees fun, look no further! From full throttle races, to off-road treks and tours almost anything is possible on a Segway. The futuristic transporters may only have a top speed of 12.5 mph but they’re perfect for racing! Thrashing your Valentine in a Segway race and rubbing it in their face all day probably isn’t the most romantic way to spend a day, so if you’re looking for a more sedate experience there are a whole host of parks, off-road tracks and even country estates that are perfect for exploring on a Segway.
Zorbing
This awesome activity is guaranteed to have you head over heels by the end of the day as you and your partner climb inside a giant Zorb ball for the ride of your lives! Secured on opposite sides of the ball by harness you’ll be able to see the look of terror on each others faces as you bump, bounce, rock and roll down the steep sloped track. Once the initial shock of bouncing down a hillside in giant ball has passed the laughter kicks in, and you’re guaranteed to be in stitches when the ball finally comes to a halt at the bottom of the track.
Karting
If you’re always arguing about who’s the better driver this is definitely one way to settle the argument for good! A day at the track gives you the perfect opportunity to let out all that built up frustration and satisfy your need for speed as you battle it out to be first across the line. If you’ve not got a score to settle karting can be just as much fun, but it does make victory taste that little bit sweeter! Who said romance was dead?
New Years Bucket List: 10 Activities to Try in 2015
Monday, January 5th, 2015If after a week you’re already thinking about giving up on your New Year’s resolutions why not aim to tick a few things off your bucket list in 2015 instead, and if you’re in need of a bit of inspiration here’s 10 awesome activities to try in the new year.
1. Bungee Jumping
Whether you choose to go it alone or drag a friend along for a tandem bungee jump nothing comes close to the rush of plummeting towards the ground head first!
2. Skydiving
Jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet might not be everybody’s idea of fun, but this truly once-in-a-lifetime experience is guaranteed to push your adrenalin levels to new heights.
3. Zorbing
These bonkers bouncy balls are as fun as they are thrilling, and as you bump and bounce down the sloped track you’re guaranteed to be in stitches!
4. Clay Pigeon Shooting
There’s nothing more satisfying than blowing clays to smithereens as they soar through the air so why not put your sharp shooting skills to the ultimate test!
5. Supercar Driving Experience
Celebrate the new year in style by getting behind the wheel of the car of your dreams and finding out what it’s really capable of by putting it through its paces on the track.
6. White Water Rafting
Britain is home to some of the wildest white water in the world which means there’s no better place to experience the intense excitement of negotiating boulder strewn rapids.
7. 4×4 Off-Road Driving
Why not put your driving skills to the ultimate test by heading off the beaten to take on a mad and muddy off-road driving course.
8. Paintball
If you’ve always dreamt of unleashing your inner action hero, paintball gives you the perfect opportunity to live out your childhood dreams, no matter how old you are!
9. Segway
From flat out races to off-road treks there’s no end to the fun that can be had on Segway, and almost anybody can master the art of riding the futuristic transporter.
10. Quad Biking
Quad bikes can conquer almost any terrain so get ready for some mud churning mayhem as you take on the ultimate off-road adventure.
Ten Tips for Tricky Target Sports
Thursday, December 18th, 2014Here’s 10 handy tips that will help you destroy those clays, take out the gold and nail the target in four of the trickiest target sports around.
ARCHERY
A good stance is key to success in archery. Your stance should be relaxed with your feet parallel to the target and slightly apart.
Draw the bow back in a smooth motion, keeping your bow arm level with the target and you other elbow up, then draw the bow string back to the side of your face and take aim.
It’s easy to focus all your attention on where your aiming and forget everything else you’ve learnt in archery. Begin the aiming process by looking down the shaft of the arrow, placing the point of the arrow on your desired target, then pause, re-focus and fire!
AXE THROWING
Axe throwing is not just a test of strength, hitting the target comes down to two things; timing and accuracy, which are skills anybody can master.
Don’t grip the axe too tightly, if your grip is too firm you’ll find it harder to release the axe which has a knock on effect on both timing and accuracy.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
One way to stay ahead of the next clay is memorise the pattern they were launched in, this way you’ll know exactly where the next clay is coming from, and all you have to focus on blowing it to pieces!
Don’t hesitate, the majority of missed clays are caused by hesitation. Trust your instinct and when you have the clay in your sights pull the trigger.
The best way to improve your clay pigeon shooting skills is by practicing as much as possible. Even practicing with an unloaded gun will improve your technique as it helps to build muscle memory.
AIR RIFLE RANGES
Gun fit is crucial for accuracy. To test, place the butt into the crook of your elbow. If it is a good fit, your trigger finger should fall perfectly on the blade.
Note where your first shot hits the target, then adjust your aim accordingly. If you note where each shot lands your accuracy will improve as the session progresses.
What’s the difference between a skydive and a parachute jump?
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014Throwing yourself out of a plane might not be everybody’s idea of fun but for real adrenalin junkies nothing comes close to the rush of taking to the skies and making a daring descent back to the safety of solid ground. If you are brave enough to head for the heavens you have a tricky decision to make between a skydive or a parachute jump, so to help make the decision a little easier here’s a quick look at some of the main differences between the two.
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PARACHUTE JUMPING
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Whichever airborne activity you opt for you’re in for the experience of a life time and if you’re still not sure which of the two you should pick why not find out how brave you really are by starting out with a slightly less daunting parachute jump. Once you’ve experienced the intense excitement of a parachute jump you’ll be ready to take things up a notch and head for the heavens to take on an exhilarating skydive.
Driving experiences: 10 seriously fast supercars you could be driving
Tuesday, November 11th, 2014Winning the lottery isn’t the only way to get your hands on the wheel of a ludicrously fast luxury car. Our range of heart racing driving experiences give you the chance to channel your inner James Bond and put the car of your dreams through its paces. The only hard part is choosing from the huge range of high-spec supercars on offer. So here’s a look at ten of the most fast and furious supercars available at our sites across the country.
Lamborghini Gallardo
Estimated top speed: 202 mph
0-60: 3.4 seconds
Price: £125,000
There’s nothing subtle about a Lamborghini, these beasts are loud and proud. If the roar of the engine doesn’t turn heads, their distinctive paintwork will. The Gallardo is even used by the Italian police force to keep criminals off the streets of Rome.
Porsche 911 GT3
Estimated top speed: 196 mph
0-60: 3.5 seconds
Price: £100,540.00
Porsche is the largest race car manufacturer in the world, and all the speed and style of their thorough bred racers can be found in the 911 GT3.
Ferrari F430
Estimated top speed: 202 mph
0-60: 3.6 seconds
Fact: £119,500
An icon of the motoring world, Ferraris are fast, furious and full of flair. It’s impossible not to love blasting round the track in this Italian, motoring masterpiece.
Aston Martin DB9
Estimated top speed: 183 mph
0-60: 4.6 seconds
Price: £135,527
Like Bond, the Aston Martin oozes class, and it’s easy to see why the world’s most famous spy has a soft spot for Astons. The DB9 has featured in two of the last three 007 movies and is the ultimate combination of speed and style.
Subaru WRX STI
Estimated top speed: 155 mph
0-60: 4.5 seconds
Price: £28,995
Subaru is rich in rallying history and the WRX STI is just as fast on the track as it is off it. This is definitely one for the boy racers out there, no matter how old they are!
Audi R8
Estimated top speed: 185 mph
0-60: 4.8 seconds
Price: £93,735
Adding brains and brawn to the supercar scene the R8 smashes the German stereotype in style, the V8 engine is guaranteed to have petrol heads purring.
Formula Ford 2000
Estimated top speed: 130 mph
0-60: 4.8 seconds
Single seater Formula Ford racing cars are as close as you can get to getting behind the wheel of an F1 car. So if you fancy yourself as the next Lewis Hamilton why not find out how good you really are!
Nissan GTR
Estimated top Speed: 195 mph
0-60: 2.9 seconds
Price: £76,610
You might recognise the GTR from the Fast and Furious films but there are no Hollywood effects behind these seriously souped up street racers.
Lotus Elise
Estimated top speed: 150 mph
0-60: 4.3 seconds
Price: £35,000
What the Elsie lacks in size it more than makes up for in speed. The small but mighty roadsters can compete with the best in terms of acceleration and when it comes to fun, nothing comes close!
Jaguar E-Type
Estimated top speed: 153 mph
0-60: 6.7 seconds
Price: £120,000
You don’t have to be a classic car enthusiast to appreciate the E-Type, it was was recently voted the most beautiful sports car ever! and it’s no slouch either, which isn’t something you could say about most 53-year-olds.
Book your driving experience with Red Rush Vouchers today!
Taking Your First Bungee Jump
Friday, October 31st, 2014Plummeting towards the earth after leaping from a crane or bridge may not be everybody’s idea of fun but for the adrenaline seekers out there, there is no greater thrill than bungee jumping.
Bungee jumping dates back to the time of the Aztec people who would jump from tall wooden structures with vines tied to their legs, as a test of their manhood.
Thankfully bungee jumps have become much safer, rigorous health and safety checks are common place and each participant is weighed and fitted for a safety harness before they take the plunge.
The first recognised bungee jump was in Britain, in 1979 when members of Oxford Universities dangerous sports club jumped from the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. There are now sites across Britain that offer standard bungee jumps as well as catapult bungee jumps.
Most jumps in the UK are from a crane which means the height can be made higher or lower depending on how brave you’re feeling. The majority of locations will offer two different heights, a standard jump at around 160ft and a more challenging jump from a staggering 300ft in the air. Crane jumps are by far the most popular type of jump in the UK and whatever height you choose to step off the platform from, your heart is sure to be racing.
A new variation on the traditional bungee jump is the catapult bungee jump or reverse bungee jump as they are also known. This type of bungee involves participants being flung into the air rather than jumping from a raised platform towards the ground. Launched in 2011 by David Hasselhoff on ITV game show ‘Red or Black’, catapult bungee jumps are great for people attempting their first jump or for more experienced jumpers who are looking for a new thrill.
Rather than making your way to the top of a crane, you remain slightly closer to the ground. Once your are safely in your harness, the bungee cord is attached to a crane which takes up the slack and suspends you in mid-air. Then on the count of 3, 2, 1, Bungee! The instructor will release the rip cord sending you soaring through the air.
While its probably not the best idea to wear a skirt or high heels you can pretty much bungee wearing whatever you’re comfortable in. T-shirts, shorts and track suits are all fine, choosing the right footwear is much more important. Make sure to wear enclosed or well fitted shoes to avoid losing them mid-jump, alternatively you can make the leap bare foot.
Most locations will also offer the opportunity to do a tandem bungee jump which gives you the chance to jump with one of the experienced members of staff, or a bewildered friend or colleague. The rush of a bungee jump is addictive and once you’ve made your first jump you’ll already be planning your next. So why not throw yourself head first into one of Britain’s most loved adrenaline activities?
Book your jump with Red Rush Vouchers today!