Start a full-time quad bike adventure centre

Holidaymakers, stag and hen parties, school and youth groups, corporate days and local families.

Per-rider fees for timed sessions and day packages, plus group bookings, gift vouchers, and tie-ins with local accommodation and other activity providers.

• Running a team and rota
• Safety management and risk assessment
• Vehicle maintenance or managing a mechanic
• Marketing and booking management

• Planning permission and any conditions on noise, hours and visitor numbers, so check with your council
• Specialist insurance, plus employer's liability once you hire guides
• Health and safety duties, including risk assessments, rider briefings, first aid and incident records, so check HSE guidance
• Strong seasonality and weather, so plan cash flow for quiet months
• Fleet wear, repairs and replacement costs
• Lease terms and rights to use the land long term
• Younger riders needing suitable machines and parental consent

Startup costs are typically around £40,000 to £120,000, depending on fleet size, the land and how you set up the site. Monthly revenue is estimated at around £8,000 to £30,000, depending on the season and bookings.

Check planning permission and any conditions on noise, hours and visitor numbers with your council. Also check specialist insurance, employer's liability once you hire guides, HSE guidance on risk assessments, rider briefings, first aid and incident records, and your lease terms.

Estimates suggest at least around 35 hours a week. Useful skills include running a team and rota, safety management and risk assessment, vehicle maintenance or managing a mechanic, and marketing and booking management. Plan cash flow for quiet months, as the business is seasonal.