Venue

Forest Experience Scotland venue, is situated in a stunning Forest location near Castle Douglas, offering panoramic views, smooth gravel roads and an unforgettable driving experience. This isn't just a rally course – it's a true driver's paradise. The high-quality gravel and breathtaking scenery make it the perfect place for our legendary Subaru's and classic MK2 Escorts, delivering all you could want from off camber sweeping corners, tricky hairpins and are-you-brave-enough-straights – a thrilling challenge which is ideal for a fun day out or for knuckling down to improve your Rally Driving Skills. All our days allow time in both cars, firstly in the dedicated skills area to get you used to the loose surface and then onto the incredible rally stage.

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About Us

We are a family run business - my wife Jade, myself and my father Walter. We have all been rallying for many years and wanted to be able to show everyone how fantastic our sport is.

Jade is a competitive driver having won championships outright and competed for manufacturers, she is an advocate for attracting more women to the sport.

Myself I have competed since I was 16 in various formats and have won a single make national championship along with class wins in various cars along the way.

We have both taught rallying internationally and have worked with some of the best drivers in the world.

We used to be based in Wales but now have our experience located in beautiful scenery of the Galloway hills near Dumfries in Scotland.

Our unique selling point is that we have a full authentic rally stage that winds its way through a forest on the same gravel tracks as used by World Championship drivers for development as well as being used as a competitive stage in the Scottish Rally Championship.

We use fully rally prepared Subaru Imprezas and Mk2 Ford Escorts and you will get a chance to drive both vehicles on any of our experiences.

We only use instructors who have competed in rallying themselves as we want to not just offer an authentic experience but also to be able to offer a level of tuition normally reserved for seasoned competitors - don't worry though they are also fantastic at teaching the basics and are there to make sure you get the most our of your day.

To give you an idea of the pedigree our current line up of instructors include, amongst others.

Jade Paveley - junior Welsh Tarmac Champion and BXCC class champion

Max McRae the nephew of the legendary Colin McRae

Garry Pearson the 4x Scottish Rally Champion

We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable Forest Rally Experience.


The Forest Experience Director

Ross Leach

Professional and Realistic
Rally Set Up
Miles of Forest Stages as used
by WRC and SRC Teams
Iconic MK2 Escorts & McRae era
Subaru’s for clients to drive
A range of current top competing
cars available
Professional Championship winning Drivers to instruct Garry Pearson, Max McRae
Ran by competitors
Experience With TV and Film
Providing Venue, Drivers and Cars
Decades of expertise working with the
BBC, ITV and Top Gear
Tailored and
Personal Experience

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Why a Rally Day

  • Unforgettable and unique experience
  • Bespoke high end experience tailored to your needs
  • Added client value
  • Ideal to build relationships and network
  • Educational driving tuition
  • Something different from your corporate trip to the cricket / football
  • Engaging and unforgettable
  • Create a lasting story
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Event Example

6 Person Corporate from £1,250pp

  • Full Day Experience
  • Use of skills area and full rally stage
  • 2 x Rally Cars for Drivers
  • 2 x Professional Instructors
  • On site Mechanic
  • Dedicated Host
  • Full equipment for the day
  • Refreshments and Lunch
  • Best Driver Prize
  • Thrill rides to end the day
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Example Schedule

  • Arrival 9:45am Registration & Refreshments
  • 10:15am Briefing & Intro
  • 10:45 Helmet Up and Driving Time
  • 12:45 Lunch
  • 13:30 Helmets on and Driving Time
  • 14:30 Refreshment
  • 15:00 Fast Laps
  • 16:00 Finish & Wrap Up
  • Invite select guests to stay…have dinner?
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Extras upon request

  • On site world class clay pigeon shooting
  • 4x4 Experience run by ourselves
  • Local whiskey tasting visit or they can come to us
  • Catering upgrades
  • Car upgrades and ability to hire cars up to R5/Rally2
  • Groups up to 25
  • Multi Day courses
  • All our corporates are fully bespoke – if you have any requests please ask and we will do our upmost to accommodate
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For Supercar / Drive Events

  • Knowledge of supercar/sportscar friendly local roads
  • Hotel recommendations
  • Route pre-planning
  • Parking at entrance to forest to avoid a drive on unmade roads
  • There may be a short distance on very well maintained gravel