Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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These are the details from our recent trip, all done by Defenders, D3s with side steps and a D4. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of the start points but will try and describe them. Green Road details (OS Map extracts and route data sheets) can be found on Cumbria County Council Website here, some are one way, this will tell you
I can't get photos to link properly at present soi have added links where I can
http://cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/publ...Routes.asp
The way I chose to go was to print the OS map extracts A3 size, the using them and the data sheets, found the start points on Google maps on my I Pad. Once I had that it was fairly easy to mark the start points into my I Phone NavFree. I left it to the Sat Nav to take us between end and start points, it did seem to work quite well.
We stayed at the Windermere Manor hotel, good quality at a bargain price (£80 for a twin room, B&B and 2 course dinner for two).
We started off on the Breasthigh road, (OS91 South West U3278) starting at the western end from the A6. The entrance is marked and is on a slight right hand bend, on the left hand side (travelling North). There is a river crossing in the valley after maybe quarter of a mile, if you can't see the stepping stones I was advised by Hairy Dan not to cross it. There is a gate on this route that is narrow and you will need to do a bit of reversing to get lined up straight.
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We then went back to the Windermere Ferry East side and went across the water (£4.30 per car).
From there we went to Grisedale (OS97 U5050). This starts directly opposite Griesdale Forrestry Comission Visitor centre, beside a cottage is a stoney track going uphill. I would imagine in the summer this may be a little overgrown.
From there we went to Tiberthwaite (OS90 South West U5001), my favourite. Accessed via aa narrow stone bridge and then there is an even narrower one a few hundred yards further on, but it is wide enough!!!!
After that it was up to the old coach road, (OS90 North West and north east, U3132 and 2236)accessed from the B5322.
We set off at 8:30 and came off the end of the old coach road around 5, with only minimal stops and pushing on.
If you want any morre details then just ask Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
Last edited by Dave T on 13th Mar 2014 7:35 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
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Thanks for the info.  Steve
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| 14th Nov 2013 11:56 pm |
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Whistler
Member Since: 30 Oct 2013
Location: Hawarden North Wales
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Good write up Current drive Disco 2 "Humphrey" Dynachiped and off road prepped
Looking for a 2006+ D3
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| 15th Nov 2013 10:39 am |
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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I live in the Lakes and go to Windermere Manor swimming and I didn't know these existed 
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| 15th Nov 2013 10:40 am |
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s.p.i.d.e.r
Member Since: 26 Jan 2014
Location: suffolk
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Like that link to maps
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| 26th Jan 2014 8:04 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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We are going back down early in March to try some other routes, will detail the route once done Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 26th Jan 2014 8:18 pm |
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steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
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let me know when your going I will join you if you need extra hands Steve
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| 4th Mar 2014 9:53 pm |
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Triplet3
Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: Southampton
Posts: 320
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Does anybody know if these routes are still open? Planning a weekend laning and can't decide between wales or the lakes.
Cheers
Chris 1995 Discovery 1 300TDI
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 - Gone
1979 Series 3 109" - Gone
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| 1st Apr 2017 6:17 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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I think the old coach road is the only dodgy one Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 1st Apr 2017 8:44 pm |
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Triplet3
Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: Southampton
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Cool, cheers buddy! 1995 Discovery 1 300TDI
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 - Gone
1979 Series 3 109" - Gone
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