S ince 1955 , when a team of students from Oxford and Cambridge drove Series I Land Rovers from London to Singapore , Land Rover has consistently ventured where no other car would dare to go . Be it the iconic yellow Land Rovers crossing Belize and Guatemala in the Camel Trophy or the orange Discoverys of the G4 Challenge tackling the terrain of Laos , Brazil and Bolivia , Land Rover has more experience to share than any other manufacturer . The Eastnor Explorer series of three expeditions draws inspiration from the original 1955 journey from London to Singapore , teaching members of the public a number of key skills , and allowing them to experience the thrill of an expedition . Many of the skills and activities learned are based on those used for driver selection in the Camel Trophy and G4 Challenge , sessions of which were held at Eastnor . As is the Land
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Rover way , all guests will also be taught to tread lightly , causing the least disruption to to the natural habitat as possible .
Off-road driving is a key part of the course , navigating some of Eastnor ’ s trickiest off-road tracks , including deep water , dense woodland , steep hills and thick mud . Course attendees will also be taught route reconnaissance to help ensure they don ’ t get stuck , but rut extraction , bridge building and spade techniques are also on the agenda , just in case things don ’ t quite go to plan … If it gets really bad , then a fresh cup of tea brewed in the woods , may just provide a different perspective to unlock a successful plan . How very British !
The succession of three days will ultimately give the driver the skills to achieve the overall mission brief of making it to ‘ Camel Bridge ’ which lays deep in the most inhospitable and seldom used areas of the Eastnor trails .
Scott Dicken , Jaguar Land Rover UK Marketing Director , said :
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“ At Land Rover we produce some of the most capable vehicles in the world , and our history in exploration is unrivalled . What we really wanted to do with ‘ Eastnor Explorer ’ is teach people how to make the most of their Land Rovers , while also introducing them to the wonders of the fantastic Eastnor Estate . It ’ s a haven for off-roading , and provides a stern test for our vehicles and their drivers . Land Rover is all about freedom , and with the techniques taught on our Eastnor Explorer course we hope to give people a taste of the thrills experienced during some of the world ’ s most challenging expeditions .” |
The Eastnor Explorer expeditions costs £ 325 per driver for each day , and £ 95 for passengers / navigators . A minimum of two guests is required for the course , which includes seven hours of tuition , lunch and refreshments . There will be a maximum of three people per expedition . Bookings are available to make now from : http :// www . eastnor . landroverexp erience . co . uk / experiences / eastnor -explorer . html or telephone bookings can be made by calling 0333 733 3003 |