dant
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Gloucester
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I'm looking to introduce a colleague to some gentle off roading as he's just getting into land rover ownership.
We're based in the Bristol area, so any ideas for places to go would be appreciated.
I've been to Salisbury Plains a few times, but some pointers on the best routes would be helpful. Alternatively, if there are any good pay and play sites open during the week in the Bristol, Swindon, Reading areas, that would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Dan
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 25th Jul 2014 9:12 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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around Marlborough is the closest - the few lanes there are around Bristol are narrow and very scratchy - your paintwork will get trashed.
the Marlborough lanes are OK - they used to be really good but the council repaired all the lanes so they are just gravel tracks now. there are still some good ones though - buy the 1:25K explorer map nos :157 (the one with the picture of the Horses  !!) Duncan
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| 29th Jul 2014 4:43 pm |
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dant
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Gloucester
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Thanks Dunc.
Pawuk - for some reason I can't access that Facebook link what's the details?
Dan
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| 29th Jul 2014 6:03 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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no idea, don't use facef k.
if you fancy a trip around Marlborough, I would be happy to re-explore the lanes and see what they are re like these days !! Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 29th Jul 2014 6:39 pm |
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Kingmav66
Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
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Dunc, if you do the Marlborough lanes, I'll tag along if I may? I've done the Plain, but never up towards Marlborough. 
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| 29th Jul 2014 7:12 pm |
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dant
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Gloucester
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Dunc, very kind offer - I may well take you up on that. I'll have a chat with the guy about his availability.
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| 29th Jul 2014 8:19 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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may be next week  Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 29th Jul 2014 9:27 pm |
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dant
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Gloucester
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It probably won't be for a month or so as the chap's partner is expecting a baby, due in August.
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| 31st Jul 2014 2:06 pm |
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RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
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I will be living in Bristol within the next month or so so may well be up for a trip out in Sept/Oct? Nick
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| 31st Jul 2014 4:33 pm |
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tcr4x4
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: England
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Some great lanes in Marlborough off the main Ridgeway. Beware if you go through the old Yatesbury airfield at the back of Avebury, the end lane is very scratchy indeed!
A video I shot a couple of years ago there. The real scratchy stuff starts at about 11 mins.
?t=9m01s
Another nice lane in Rockley.. Excuse my wifes yelps!
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| 31st Jul 2014 5:40 pm |
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dant
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Gloucester
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Thanks, looks good.
That is rather scratchy!
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| 31st Jul 2014 6:21 pm |
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tcr4x4
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: England
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Yes it is, was even worse last year when I went. Guy with us had a pristine disco 2 that had never been off road before.
Safe to say it looked a little different after!
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| 31st Jul 2014 9:00 pm |
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pawuk
Member Since: 20 May 2014
Location: devon
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Dundry off road
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| 1st Aug 2014 8:41 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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been there a few times in the Defender. Stopped going and certainly wouldn't go in the D3/D4 - its full of idiots , as are most pay and play sites. anywhere that allows trailered vehicles on site stay clear of. most havnt got Insurance or MOTs and the drivers don't car who they hit. Don't know if Dundry insist on vehicles having insurance for Third party damage, they didn't when I went. Some charge and say its for insurance, but often that just covers personal injury and doesn't cover the vehicle as well.
may have changed though as I gave up of these places several years ago - check before you drive them  Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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