Try this one

http://www.trailrides-wales.com/index.html

Ive tried two places, one in abersythweth or what ever in wales, but the other one was in the Peak district off the road trail tours, or OTT, in the MCN paper. Took my XTR there for 2 days and did some cracker off roading or you can rent his bikes as well. have a search on google for his website, a proper down to earth guy.

yep...that's a good'un....thank you jasext (prices for tuition on the "with own bike page")


and Maxwell....another good'un, thank you...their name is Overlander Trail Tours...here's the link... http://www.overlandertrailtours.co.uk/

Jealous - went to Trailblazers last May we had an awesome week!

I think the main thing is what ever off road school they are most will be able to teach you the basics and give you time under your belt off roading, with the net to fall on of if you do come off or have a tumble there is someone who should be experience enough to help you out.

Desert Rose Adventure Riding Academy
 

Thank you all you lot for all the suggestions...I am going with Cdo1uk and Stoic Bloke on this one, and plumped for Desert Rose run by Patsy Quick.

I am going on their 1 day, Stage 1 Course on the 18th March at Somerley Park, nr. Southampton. They are based nr. Battle, but seem to move around the country a bit. Cost is �240 including bike, lunch, clothing. Here's the link

http://www.adventureridingacademy.com/index.htm

Now, which bike do I choose? A KTM 400EXC, or the 690 Enduro R ?

I think you will struggle to reach the ground on the 400
Rich

That's an incentive to keep moving then :D

Thanks Tricky....a very valid point that..but they do have lowered bikes! Now, I am around 5'9/5'10 so not that short! These are the seat heights....

The KTM 400 EXC is 985mm 38.8"
The KTM 690 Enduro R is 930mm 36.6"
The XT660R is 875mm 33.9"

You'll be fine, just make sure you're at the back of the group, then gently lean the bike against someone else's as you come to a stop ;)