Mayhem 2027
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
, Buittle Mains Farm, Dalbeattie
14 – 16 May 2027
Organiser:
Mayhem winch challenge
Location coordinates:
N 54.939022,
W -3.932030
(Not exact coordinates)
Facebook Page (Mayhem winch challenge)
Mayhem Winch Challenge 2027 – 14–16 May 2027 (provisional), Buittle Mains Farm, Dalbeattie (Dumfries & Galloway)
Dates are provisional: taken from the UK winch-challenge community calendar for 2027 (4x4 Winch Challenges UK group); the organiser has confirmed the May event but not yet the exact dates.
From the organiser: “The May event will be a lap of the hill with winch sections off the main course – you must do two sections to get a lap, two different sections each lap.” Organiser: Dougie Hamilton & Mayhem Crew.
Good to know — from previous editions
Collected from organiser pages, press and participant reports of past editions (checked 02.11.2026). Conditions may change for 2027 — please confirm with the organiser.
- Format: 2027 (announced): a lap of the hill with winch sections off the main course — two different sections must be completed on every lap. Dates 14–16 May are still provisional.
- Accommodation: Camping at Buittle Mains Farm (same venue as Buittle Rush); some teams stay in hotels on the way. No included accommodation.
- Food: No included meals announced; participants report a compulsory lunch break. Self-catering.
- Who it is for: A traditional UK winch challenge: prepared winch vehicles, two-person crews. No touring/novice class announced. Participation by invitation/entry via the organiser's Facebook page.
- Reviews: Participants (2018–2023) praise the organisation, the atmosphere and the venue; one 2023 team report describes a long drive to Scotland and a very tough but rewarding weekend.