Go Karting at Lochter Activity Centre
About Lochter Activity Centre
Lochter Activity Centre operates a 1.2-kilometre outdoor tarmac kart circuit called Lochterstone near Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire, styled on Silverstone and used for instructed timed sessions. Drivers must be at least eight years old, at least four feet tall and able to control the kart safely; the 250cc Sodi fleet is advertised at up to 60 km/h with roll bars and harnesses. Karting is advance-booking-led and a typical 40-to-45-minute activity includes a warm-up lap and three timed heats; Kart Directory booking remains disabled.
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Outdoor karting near Oldmeldrum
Lochter Activity Centre runs karting on the 1.2-kilometre Lochterstone tarmac circuit at its Aberdeenshire activity centre. The layout is styled on Silverstone and combines long straights, bends and tighter technical sections.
Driver and kart requirements
- Minimum age: the current activity page accepts drivers from age eight.
- Height and control: the 2026 brochure adds a four-foot minimum, while every driver must reach and operate the controls safely.
- Kart fleet: Lochter identifies 250cc Sodi karts advertised at up to 60 km/h.
- Safety features: the current fleet is described with roll bars and harnesses, with instructors managing the session.
Session format
- Timed activity: instructors record each kart’s laps so participants can compare their pace.
- Three heats: the standard description uses a warm-up lap followed by three timed heats.
- Allow 40-45 minutes: that window covers instruction, preparation and track activity rather than continuous driving.
- Group packages: karting can form part of junior, private, school, stag, hen or corporate activity programmes.
Before travelling
- Book ahead: the operator strongly recommends advance arrangements because activity availability can be busy.
- Outdoor conditions: weather can affect how the circuit operates, so confirm the session before a long journey.
- Finding Lochter: the centre is about one mile outside Oldmeldrum, off the A920 Colpy Road.
- No directory booking: this listing contains no external Lochter activity, voucher or package checkout button.
