The Met Office has stopped the long range forecasts, or seasonal forecasting as they call it, because of the criticism it received for not predicting the last three wet UK summers, not to mention the coldest winter for 30 years.
The Met Office says: ‘Because of the chaotic nature of variability and the potential for errors in the starting conditions, long-range forecasts can only be delivered in terms of probabilities.’ So when it comes to knowing what’s in store for the rest of the summer, it’s fingers crossed guys.
But fear not. If you’re on holiday or looking for weekend activities, Britain is better equipped than ever before to escape the drizzle. And, although life may be brighter when it’s sunny, there’s plenty of fun to be had in the mud and water. Here are six ideas to ensure you’re upbeat in the downpours.
1. Quad Biking. Quad motorbike enthusiasts often pray for rain – so blame them. They relish the slippery mud and the handling challenges. There are quad biking venues across the country offering different terrain. Sites such as Kingsland Quads in Herefordshire are famous for woodland, while other locations like Findon Quad Biking in West Sussex lay on a series of obstacles. All are much more challenging in the wet. Quad biking start from around £45.Click here for details.
2. Indoor karting. It doesn’t matter what the weather is doing when you’re racing around an indoor karting track. Double level tracks like the one at Coventry Karting, which is 300 metres, put corning skills to the test. Packages start from £30 to £40. Kick-start by clicking here.
3. Rally Driving. Whenever you imagine rally driving, it’s in the rain through forests and narrow dirt tracks, so the wetter the better. Rally Driving, Knighton, Powys, is the authentic experience. Top rally drivers hone their skills on the forests tracks. Not cheap – prices from £265 – but this is proper rally driving. Start the accelerator by clicking here.
4. Clay Pigeon Shooting. Put the Barber and the green wellies on and get out shooting when the skies cloud over. You’ll be so focused on the target you won’t notice the rain. Prices can start from as low as £31 for two hours’ shooting. Fire here for more details.
5. Zorbing. Instead of the umbrella, cover yourself in a huge plastic bubble and roll downhill. For about £20, you can have a ball. Roll the curser here for more details.
6. 4X4 Off-Roading. Off road wouldn’t really be right without wet and mud, would it?4X4 Off Roading Canterbury, Kent, offers a special mud churner package for those who really like to wallow in it. Prices vary considerably but most venues provide tuition. Click here for more details.
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