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gstuart
 


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kent green laning

hi guys

been reading through some threads but they are from a few years back

wondering if we could organise a kent off road day out

been looking at these byways , boats , some with restrictions

does anyone know of any decent , non damaging lanes please

think it would be great to have different models of land rovers, from novice to advance

all in all a great fun day out

seems though looking through different sites it may be a question of buying some os maps and checking them out

just didn't know if someone may know of such lanes please

thks as always

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tuonov
 


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Hi,
I live in Bromley, Kent, and I've been looking for the same.

Unfortunately I've not found anything particularly suitable yet, especially non damaging ones.

I did find 2 or 3 when I was out on my bike (I'll need to get the gps coordinates off my bike's garmin). I remember that one of them had a very steep hill with chalky steps, which might be a little bit ambitious on road tyres, but worth a look.

The only one that I remember off the top of my head was near to Bluebell picnic site. There's a really easy mostly flat lane that is almost not worth bothering with, but there is a steep muddy one that runs off it, unfortunately I couldn't have a go on it on the bike (it only had road tyres on), but I will return and have a recce to see if its suitable for the Disco.

In the meantime, if you do find any non damaging ones, or pay and play sites, post on here, I may well join you there Thumbs Up
  
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gstuart
 


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hi mate

many thks

there will be at least 4 x of us, all different landy models, some defenders etc

going to take me some time to work out the routes and what is a non damaging lane

will indeed make sure i let u know and post it up here once i know

along with also going out before hand to check them out

ps my parents live in west wickham so know bromley well
  
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I know nothing of the lanes in Kent, but would be wiling to join a group. I'm from south Essex, so just a quick (traffic dependent) run over the bridge for me Very Happy
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gstuart
 


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laser

will make sure i update this post as i find out

so who ever wishes to join us can come along

more the merrier

may take a good few months , as i need to ensure there not covered in thorn bushes etc

more importantly that it's ok to go on the lanes ,

think it's always important to show that 4x4 can be responsible
  
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Best hook up with someone who knows them and the law well or risk end up on wrong side of the law and vehicles impounded at worst Big Cry
I would join a local GLASS affiliated club who can show you the ropes Thumbs Up
www.glass-uk.org for all the info especially code of conduct Thumbs Up
At this time of year best to avoid lanes without hard surfaces to avoid too much damage... Bow down
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Best option is to join http://www.kentlandroverclub.co.uk who can show you the ropes Thumbs Up
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gstuart
 


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thks dr rob Thumbs Up

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gstuart
 


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DrRobH wrote:
Best hook up with someone who knows them and the law well or risk end up on wrong side of the law and vehicles impounded at worst Big Cry
I would join a local GLASS affiliated club who can show you the ropes Thumbs Up
www.glass-uk.org for all the info especially code of conduct Thumbs Up
At this time of year best to avoid lanes without hard surfaces to avoid too much damage... Bow down


will get in touch with the club, thks for that

i never go on lanes on my own , also couldn't agree more regarding laws etc

like to be responsible and show the public the 4x4 can be good drivers etc

hear if so many horror stories of some going off road where there not supposed to be and wrecking lanes etc
  
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I spent years driving lots of the local Kent lanes and will tell you theres very few that wont damage a D3/4!
Some are so tight that when I drive my series down them you cannot open the doors Shocked
Anything thats sticks out ie mirrors/snorkels/racks etc will fall victim.
Most of the Pilgrims way will be fine, in fact a normal car can drive it, but any lanes that lead off it especially any that go uphill avoid as you will get stuck/damaged.
Theres also quite a few that are padlocked (incl some of the pilgrims way) and need permits to travel them, permits are foc and can be got from the council all they need is your reg number and address etc.
Theres also quite a few that have temp TRO for the winter.
Most are also quite short.

Be aware the chalk side slopes are like ice when wet and will pin your car against a tree.

The Kent GIS site is quite good and will tell you whats what and any restrictions that are in place, sadly its slow to load and a pita to use.
The OS maps are also good, lots of the lanes have been shut over the years.

Youtube is a good source of info.

Ive always laned on my own and my favourite time to go out is the wee hours, no walkers, no cyclists, no motorbikes, just total piece and quiet.
  
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lynalldiscovery
 


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Plus you can take pics like this, boring



  
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lynalldiscovery
 


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Or much better like this taken on a phone.


  
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lynalldiscovery
 


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gstuart wrote:
DrRobH wrote:
Best hook up with someone who knows them and the law well or risk end up on wrong side of the law and vehicles impounded at worst Big Cry
I would join a local GLASS affiliated club who can show you the ropes Thumbs Up
www.glass-uk.org for all the info especially code of conduct Thumbs Up
At this time of year best to avoid lanes without hard surfaces to avoid too much damage... Bow down


will get in touch with the club, thks for that

i never go on lanes on my own , also couldn't agree more regarding laws etc

like to be responsible and show the public the 4x4 can be good drivers etc

hear if so many horror stories of some going off road where there not supposed to be and wrecking lanes etc


Off piste is the tech term for tossers that rag up the woods either side of the lanes, sadly they dont give a Censored as they just move onto the next lane.
  
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I know the Pilgrims way green lane, used to do it all the time in my D2, but.... you will get it scratched....have you heard of Cuddymunts? google them. see what you think. Thumbs Up
 Belts, done
Lower arms, done
V8 front brakes, done
Gearbox flush, done
Steering arm, done
Tyres all round, done
EGR's, done
EHB, done
re-map, done
Air con re-gas, done
and so on, and so on, and so on!!! 
 
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