Round 5 of the Scottish Hare & Hounds Championship
BRAAP Scotland headed to Wooler for Round 5 of the 2025 Scottish Hare & Hounds Championship.
Hosted by NE Vinduro Club, the event brought riders onto long laps, mixed terrain and a course that demanded sustained pace across a full day of racing.
This film follows the event from pre-race preparation and rider briefing through to the racing itself, combining trackside footage, onboard action and rider interviews from around the course.
What makes Wooler a demanding Hare & Hounds?
The longer laps at Wooler create a different challenge from shorter, more compact Hare & Hounds courses.
Riders need to maintain concentration over extended sections while constantly adapting to changes in terrain and conditions.
That sustained effort makes fitness, consistency and keeping mistakes to a minimum increasingly important as the race develops.
For anyone wanting to learn more about the sport, BRAAP Scotland has more Scottish Enduro guides, rider stories and information.
Pre-race preparation
Before the racing starts, there is plenty happening around the paddock.
Riders prepare bikes, organise fuel and equipment and get themselves ready for the physical challenge ahead.
The film follows some of that build-up before the rider briefing and race line-up, giving a better sense of what happens before the start itself.
Racing across mixed terrain
One of the defining features of Wooler is the variety of terrain riders face over the course of a lap.
Changing ground conditions force competitors to constantly adjust their approach rather than settling into one style of riding.
Some sections reward speed and commitment, while others demand more control and careful line choice.
As the race progresses, the course can also change significantly as more bikes pass through each section.
Onboard at Wooler
Onboard footage courtesy of Ewan Littlejohn gives a closer look at what the Wooler course feels like from behind the handlebars.
The camera shows the constant movement of the bike, changes in terrain and the sustained pace required over the longer laps.
It also gives a clearer idea of how quickly riders need to read the ground ahead and make decisions about lines and overtakes.
Rider interviews from around the event
Alongside the race footage, BRAAP Scotland catches up with riders throughout the day.
Interviews with riders including Andrew Watt, Murray and Elly Gilbert help show how competitors are finding the course and the conditions.
These conversations add another layer to the racing, showing what the event feels like from the rider's perspective rather than simply focusing on results.
The physical challenge of Hare & Hounds
Hare & Hounds racing is not just about outright speed.
Riders need to maintain concentration and control as fatigue builds, while still trying to keep a consistent pace over every lap.
Longer events make that balance even more important.
A rider who starts quickly but makes mistakes later may lose more time than someone who maintains a strong, consistent rhythm throughout the race.
Another round of the Scottish championship
By Round 5, championship positions are beginning to matter more.
Every result can contribute to the overall standings, while riders further down the field are often focused on personal goals, class positions or simply completing another demanding event.
That mixture of championship competition and individual challenge is a big part of Scottish Hare & Hounds racing.
More BRAAP Scotland event coverage
BRAAP Scotland covers Scottish Enduro and wider off-road motorcycle events, combining race footage with rider interviews and the stories behind the sport.
You can find more films in our BRAAP Scotland event coverage.
Thanks to NE Vinduro Club
A huge thank you goes to NE Vinduro Club and everyone involved in putting on the Wooler round.
Events like this rely on organisers, marshals, volunteers, landowners, riders and families giving their time to keep Scottish off-road motorcycle sport running.
Supported by MotoClean
This film was produced with support from MotoClean.
MotoClean supports BRAAP Scotland in producing Scottish Enduro films, rider interviews and event coverage.
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