Where To Ride
Off-Road In Scotland
Find motocross tracks, enduro riding, trials and training across Scotland.
Explore the riding mapIf You Don’t See It,
You Don’t Know About It.
Finding somewhere to ride, train, practise or get started can be one of the hardest parts of getting into off-road motorcycle sport.
Jump to what you need
Use these links to find beginner-friendly riding, coaching, clubs, tracks, regional listings and answers to common questions.
Find somewhere legal to ride
Browse Scottish off-road venues by discipline, region and rider needs, then use the map to plan your journey. Always confirm current opening or event access with the venue before travelling.
More about places to ride
Looking for somewhere to ride a dirt bike, motocross bike, enduro bike or trials bike in Scotland? Find legal riding venues, motocross tracks, training locations, practice days, enduro clubs and beginner-friendly off-road riding options across Scotland.
BRAAP Scotland brings together legal riding venues, motocross tracks, training options, clubs and organised events so you can find the right place to ride without relying on random social posts or outdated listings.
Browse all venue guides
- Cardenden Motocross Track / Kingdom Offroad Cardenden / Fife · Motocross, Enduro, Trials
- Tain Motocross Track Easter Ross · Motocross, Enduro
- Woodside Motocross Track Elgin / Moray · Motocross
- Duns Motocross Track Scottish Borders · Motocross
- Doune Moto Parc Stirling · Motocross
- Drumclog Off-Road Centre South Lanarkshire · Enduro, Motocross
- Bob MacGregor Trials Academy Dunlop, East Ayrshire · Trials
- Caithness Motocross Club Caithness / Forss · Motocross
- Western Isles Motocross Track Isle of Lewis / Western Isles · Motocross
- Yesnaby Motocross Track Yesnaby / Orkney · Motocross
- Pennan Motocross Track Aberdeenshire / Pennan · Motocross
- Rhynie Motocross Track Aberdeenshire / Rhynie · Motocross
- Stonymollan Offroad Track Loch Lomond / West Scotland · Motocross
- Westcoast Raceway West Scotland · Motocross
- Straiton Sands MX Track Wormit / North East Fife · Motocross
- Motorrad Central - Central Park Central / West Scotland · Motocross
- Achnashelloch Motox Track Lochgilphead / Argyll & Bute · Motocross
- Coupar Angus Motocross Track Angus / Perthshire · Motocross
- Milton Farm Moto X Track East Scotland / Fife area · Motocross
- Leuchars Motocross Track Leuchars / St Andrews / Fife · Motocross
Beginner-friendly off-road riding in Scotland
If you are new to off-road motorcycles, the best place to start is with an organised venue, training provider or club that can offer guidance, a controlled riding area and clear safety rules.
Beginner-friendly places may offer coaching, bike hire, kit hire, youth sessions or structured practice days. Always check directly before booking, as each location will have its own rules, requirements and availability. If you are still planning your first step, compare the bike size guide, beginner cost guide, adult beginner guide and kids guide.
Featured Off-Road Venue
This featured venue gives riders a closer look at what is available, who it may suit and how to find out more before travelling.
Kingdom Offroad
Kingdom Offroad is an off-road motorcycle venue in Cardenden, Fife, offering a structured place for riders to try off-road riding, build confidence and experience different types of dirt bike riding in a controlled environment.
Useful for new riders looking to try off-road riding, families looking for a structured place to start, and riders wanting a venue with coaching, bike / kit hire options and different riding options.
See what it is like
Watch Abigail's first off-road lesson to see the coaching and beginner experience at Kingdom Offroad.
Not Sure Which Type Of Off-Road Riding Is For You?
Meet real riders from motocross, enduro and trials and hear how they got started, what they enjoy and the different ways people can get into off-road motorcycling.
Watch Featured FilmCheck booking, opening times, bike / kit hire availability, kit requirements, age limits and riding options directly with Kingdom Offroad before travelling.
What type of place are you looking for?
Different riders need different places. Some want a first lesson, some want a motocross track, some want an enduro club and others want youth or family-friendly sessions.
Training & Coaching
Beginner lessons, confidence-building sessions, youth coaching, bike hire options and structured off-road motorcycle training.
View Training Guide →Enduro & Hare and Hounds
Find out about Scottish enduro, hare and hounds, timecard events, clubs and the different ways riders get involved.
Explore Enduro →Motocross Tracks
Closed dirt tracks, practice days and motocross venues where riders can develop speed, jumping and track skills.
View MX Tracks →Trials & Technical Riding
Trials clubs, technical sections and slow-speed bike control for riders who want precision, balance and a different off-road challenge.
Explore Trials →Find a place to ride near you
Looking for a dirt bike track, off-road motorcycle venue or somewhere to practise in Scotland? Start with these established BRAAP guides and venue pages. They cover motocross tracks, beginner riding, coaching, trials and organised enduro riding.
Enduro is different
Scotland does not have a network of public dirt-bike trails that riders can simply turn up and use. Most legal enduro riding is through organised events, clubs, practice days, training venues or private land with permission. Use the Scottish Enduro and Events guides to find organised riding opportunities.
Find somewhere to ride — then see what’s happening
BRAAP Scotland also keeps an upcoming calendar for Enduro, Hare & Hounds, Motocross and Trials events across Scotland.
Looking for motocross tracks?
BRAAP now has a dedicated Motocross Tracks in Scotland directory with track listings organised by region, maps and access guidance.
Should your place be listed?
Run a venue, club, track, coaching day or off-road riding location in Scotland? Braap Scotland is building a rider-focused guide to help people discover legal, organised and beginner-friendly places to ride.
Basic listings may be added where they are useful to riders. Featured listings are available for venues that want Braap Scotland to visit, film, photograph and create a proper rider-focused feature.
Basic Listing
Name, area, type of riding, website or social link, and a short description where the listing is useful to riders.
Enhanced Listing
A stronger listing with more detail, images, contact information and improved placement within the guide.
Filmed Feature
Braap Scotland visits your location to create video, reels, photography, written content, directory placement and social promotion.
Where Can You Legally Ride A Dirt Bike?
Scotland has wide outdoor access rights, but those rights do not give a general right to use motorcycles or other motor vehicles on forestry roads, paths, beaches or open countryside.
For most riders, the simplest legal options are organised motocross tracks, enduro events, trials venues, training centres and private land where you have clear lawful permission to ride.
Do not assume that a track is legal to ride simply because it is open, appears unused or is accessible to walkers and cyclists.
Forestry Roads & Paths
Public access for walking or cycling does not automatically mean motorised access is allowed.
Private Land
You need clear permission or other lawful authority to ride. Other legal, insurance, noise or environmental requirements may still apply.
Public Roads
A dirt bike can only be ridden on public roads if the bike and rider meet the normal legal requirements for road use.
MX Tracks → Enduro → Training →Illegal Dirt Bikes In Scotland: Is This Part Of The Solution?
Illegal off-road riding causes real problems, but part of the answer is also making legal routes into the sport easier to find. This BRAAP film looks at illegal riding, why it happens and whether proper venues, clubs and organised riding opportunities can be part of the solution.
Watch The Film →
Check directly before travelling
This page is a starting point, not a replacement for checking with the venue, club or organiser.
Always check booking details, opening times, safety rules, bike requirements, licences, noise limits, age limits and kit requirements before you go.
Organised, legal and permission-based
Braap Scotland aims to highlight organised, legal and permission-based riding opportunities. Do not ride on private land, forestry roads, public paths or open countryside without clear permission.
Where to ride off-road in Scotland FAQ
Where can I ride a dirt bike legally in Scotland?
The safest place to start is with organised off-road venues, events, club practice days, training centres or private land where you have clear lawful permission. Scotland’s outdoor access rights do not give a general right to use motor vehicles on forestry roads, public paths or open countryside. See the Legal Riding section above for a quick guide.
Can beginners try off-road riding in Scotland?
Yes. Some venues and training providers offer beginner-friendly sessions, coaching, bike hire or controlled practice areas. Always check directly with the venue before booking.
Do I need my own bike?
Some venues may offer bike or kit hire, while many clubs and events require riders to bring their own motorcycle and equipment. Check the requirements before travelling.
What is the difference between enduro, motocross and trials?
Enduro usually involves longer off-road routes, loops or timed sections. Motocross takes place on a closed dirt track with jumps and racing. Trials is slower and more technical, focusing on balance, control and riding over obstacles.
How can my venue get listed?
Venue owners, clubs, coaches and event organisers can contact Braap Scotland to suggest a listing or enquire about a filmed feature with video, photography and written content.