Member Since: 12 Nov 2007
Location: sheffield
Posts: 680
lake district
Hi Guy's
Taking the wife upto lakes next w/end for 5/6 days, caravan park at Bowness-on-Windermere. Would'nt mind a few hours greenlaning whilste i'me up there, anyone recommend anything gentle with good views, or would love to tag along if anyone else is partaking!
Thanks in advance.
Kevin-T..................
18th May 2013 12:55 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
The Old Coach Road I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
18th May 2013 12:59 pm
GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 1279
ronp wrote:
The Old Coach Road
East to West to avoid any damage mid (ish) way, as you will be heading down a slight incline and gravity will be the path of least resistance, and potential damage after the rain.
Other than that a lovely drive (on a clear day) Club N.E.R.D.s
18th May 2013 7:37 pm
Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Posts: 775
I will also be up in the Lakedistrict next weekend near Enerdale.
18th May 2013 7:42 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
I think we have had the clear day for this year already George
As George says East to west is probably the best way, there is a speeded up video of it HERE from when I did it a couple of years ago (In the opposite direction). The section which starts at 4m10s is now pretty washed out and is much easier to come down it that try to get up it. Also the lane tends to hold a lot of water in places as can be seen on the video but it is a cracking lane and very scenic
Here's a photo taken on it earlier this year
Click image to enlarge
Cheers Ian
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18th May 2013 7:52 pm
Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Posts: 775
Great piece of film,looks well worth a go.
18th May 2013 8:11 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
That's a cracking photo HD
Have done the OCR and yes it is a good lane. Will be in The Lakes in July may have another go then.
Andy
18th May 2013 9:02 pm
Dizzykebab
Member Since: 23 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 389
Looks awesome
18th May 2013 9:27 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Me and Mr Flint did it again a couple of weeks ago
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Cheers Ian
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18th May 2013 9:46 pm
azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 509
Ian, great shots as ever. I was up there this weekend, alas the weather was a tad wet.D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
20th May 2013 3:59 pm
Sheepy
Member Since: 20 Feb 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 630
I'm going to be up near Grasmere in August, never been off-road, is this route suitable for a beginner, or is there somewhere easier/shorter?
20th May 2013 9:26 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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what a crackin drive your film displays.as a novice do you need special permission to drive it or just go and do it,
Hairy Dan wrote:
I think we have had the clear day for this year already George
As George says East to west is probably the best way, there is a speeded up video of it HERE from when I did it a couple of years ago (In the opposite direction). The section which starts at 4m10s is now pretty washed out and is much easier to come down it that try to get up it. Also the lane tends to hold a lot of water in places as can be seen on the video but it is a cracking lane and very scenic
Here's a photo taken on it earlier this year
Click image to enlarge
27th May 2013 9:34 pm
GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 1279
Galwaygreen, no permission but if it is to be your first foray onto a greenlane I would advise you to go with someone who knows the route and has experience. The general rule is never go alone.
If I go out it is a minimum of 3, if one vehicle gets stuck and so does a second trying to recover then you have a third to go for assistance. It can even take 2 vehicle to pull a D3 out of a ditch
Have a look here for starters: http://www.glass-uk.org/
While the Old Coach Road may be a straight forward lane expect the unexpected from punctures to breakdowns, AA or RAC will not venture off the tarmac to make a recovery. Even misjudging the track and ending up in a ditch can spoil your day if you are on you own and without recovery gear.
I am sure if folk want a greenlane excursion some kind sole will arrange one, you only have to ask Club N.E.R.D.s
Sheepy, I too will be up in August from the 12 for 12 days.
I like you have never been off road and would like to give it a try. Anyone experienced who can show us the ropes in the area? Also is there a "must have" kit list before you leave the black stuff?
Cheers
12th Jun 2013 5:48 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
would dearly love to join you guys in august but our holidays this year start this Saturday with 2 weeks in scotlands west coast.
if you end up arranging something please let us know how you get on.
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