A wide range of All Terrain Vehicle treks and other activities to suit the whole family at Balmichael Farm and Visitor Centre.

We are open every day through summer!

We have a range of treks and activities to suit the whole family, or the larger group.  We have a 1 hr trek for over 12's, 2 hr and 4  hr mountain treks to suit adults and the more adventurous!  We also have a range of other activities available at Balmichael Farm and Visitor Centre including:

Indoor Laser Shooting

Archery (summer months only)

Inflatable Jousting

A Large Activity Play Area; Trampolines, playpark, sand pit and 3 wheeled pedal karts

Garden games, croquet, giant jenga, chess, boules, quoits

Group Activities, Mini Highland Games and the Balmichael Krypton Factor

You can get up close and personal to our farm animals including our small herd of Pedigree Highlander's, Shetland Ponies, and feed our free range chickens, ducks, and guinea pigs. 

Also located at Balmichael Farm and Visitor Centre is the Old Mill Coffee Shop a traditional and tastefully decorated converted mill complex, selling freshly prepared home made soups and a wide selection of freshly filled sandwiches, toasties, filled rolls, baguettes and pannini.  Teas and coffees, and freshly home baked cakes!  We have a healthy eating options menu, and a healthy options childrens menu.  We also sell our own home made jams and chutneys and free range eggs from our chickens and ducks !

A VARIETY OF FULLY GUIDED
CROSS COUNTRY QUAD BIKE TREKS.

Set in the hills overlooking the Shiskine Valley, with stunning views across to Kintyre, the Kilbrannan Sound, and the mountains of Arran, our quad bike hill treks offer the perfect opportunity for those looking for an activity that is different, exciting, and fun!
Our fully guided sessions last for 2 or 4 hours, and can be booked at The Arran Quad Centre.

Our Hill Trekking Guides have extensive knowledge of the mountains and hills that we operate in and, in addition to holding Lantra Awards in ATV riding skills, we are qualified in ATV Instruction.  Furthermore, our Guides are qualified and very experienced mounatineers and Mountain Leaders.  The Arran Quad Centre is a Lantra ATV Training Course Provider.

The activity of quad bike trekking can be arduous and very physical at times; all participants should have a degree of physical fitness that will enable their comfortable participation.
 All participants will be asked to complete a signed declaration form prior to the activity commencing.

PLEASE NOTE:
 The minimum age of 16 applies to our cross - country quad bike treks and proof of age may be required.
The minimum group size is 2 riders and a maximum of 4 for each activity (unless it is a specific one to one session). In some instances, individual participants may be asked to join a group.

All treks need to be pre-booked and a non-refundable deposit of 25% is required upon booking.  Bookings can be made by contacting the Centre by telephone.


All Personal Protective Equipment is provided, however please feel free to bring your own footwear or waterproofs.
 

The following activities are available:

 

All activities are subject to booking and availability on the day.
For prices and availability or general information, please contact The Arran Quad Centre on:

Tel / Fax: 01770 860596

Email: arranquadcentre@yahoo.com