PLYMOUTH SEGWAY FIELD GUIDE
Safari & Skills: 90 Minutes of Off‑Road Segway Riding in Cann Woods
The Safari & Skills Top Tour at Cann Woods is a 90‑minute session that pairs one‑to‑one training with miles of woodland trails and a dedicated skills course—this guide lays out what to expect and how to prepare.
Safari & Skills: 90 Minutes of Off‑Road Segway Riding in Cann Woods.
On the east side of Plymouth, Cann Woods (locally Plym Forest) opens into 230 hectares of mixed woodland. The Safari & Skills Top Tour there blends introductory one‑to‑one Segway training with off‑road trails, viewpoints and a fenced skills area, making it a compact, accessible way to experience the forest on two wheels.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Plym Forest trails across Cann Woods
The tour winds through Cann Woods’ woodland network of trails and viewpoints, giving riders a sense of scale across this 230‑hectare forest on Plymouth’s east side.
Off‑road tracks and muddy ruts
This most popular tour extends beyond the basic adventure loop to tackle deeper off‑road tracks and muddy ruts, letting riders experience a livelier, more varied trail ride.
Dedicated enclosed course for real Segway fun
After the trail loop, riders return to a fully enclosed skills area to practise manoeuvres and test what the Segways are capable of in a controlled setting.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The Safari & Skills Top Tour begins with focused one‑to‑one training to build confidence, then stretches out over roughly 1.5 hours as riders cover miles of forest trails and off‑road tracks, pop out at viewpoints and finish with time in a purpose‑built skills area to practise manoeuvres.
THE LANDSCAPE
Plym Forest trails across Cann Woods
The tour winds through Cann Woods’ woodland network of trails and viewpoints, giving riders a sense of scale across this 230‑hectare forest on Plymouth’s east side.
THE RIDE
Off‑road tracks and muddy ruts
This most popular tour extends beyond the basic adventure loop to tackle deeper off‑road tracks and muddy ruts, letting riders experience a livelier, more varied trail ride.
THE SKILLS
Dedicated enclosed course for real Segway fun
After the trail loop, riders return to a fully enclosed skills area to practise manoeuvres and test what the Segways are capable of in a controlled setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The session is approximately 1.5 hours in total and includes the full training segment at the start.
Full one‑to‑one training is provided as part of the session; the operator supplies the Segway instruction and supervision.
There is a minimum booking of two riders; Cann Woods tours are popular and frequently operate at capacity—book ahead to guarantee your space.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Safari & Skills Top Tour?
The session is approximately 1.5 hours (90 minutes) including training.
What is the minimum age to ride a Segway on this tour?
Riders must be 10 years old or over to participate.
Is training provided?
Yes — each session begins with full one‑to‑one training to make sure riders are confident before going on the trails.
How many people do I need to book?
There is a minimum booking requirement of two people.
How much does the tour cost?
The rate is £37 per person for the Safari & Skills Top Tour.
Where does the tour take place?
The Segway tours are run at Cann Woods on the east side of Plymouth, an area locally known as Plym Forest.