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Re: VA's Crossing is closed
Dave wrote:
... I don't know how long VA's crossing has closed, but the sign doesn't look very new. I only live 5 mins away and never used it outside of forum outings so not too devastating!
Did you take that pic, Dave? If so, could you please confirm the grid ref of the sign???Regards,
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13th Oct 2014 6:34 pm
F355GTS
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: North Hampshire
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We drove this many years ago in my LR Series 3 excellent area to play in. IIRC the main path bears right and there is an area straight on that turned out to be private land according to a private security guard who approachedand asked us to stick to the byway
As others have said that sign doesn't look very official Mark
It's definitely NOT closed but there is a huge amount of off-piste activity around there. I know a man who will know the history of the sign - waiting to hear back from him I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
As an aside, there's a new TRO on Shrewton 13 at The Gibbet on the A360 NW of Shrewton. Not on the website yet, the TRO came into effect on 02 October and remains in force until April 2015. If taking Shrewton 11, which crosses 13, be aware there are no signs at the point where the lane crosses. I've raised it with the GLASS rep.
I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
13th Oct 2014 7:32 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
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I think these pictures were taken on the byway just along from VA's crossing. Cost me a gearbox rebuild
It doesn't take prisoners.....I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
13th Oct 2014 7:57 pm
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OOO lovely battery and ECU box pics there!
Like the flat cap as well
As above it looks very unofficial although clearly wasn't a cheap £10 jobby...FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner
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13th Oct 2014 11:43 pm
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I thought the flat cap was a rag to wipe the condensation off the windscreen.
Just to be clear, the flooded ECU belongs to a different Gareth with a Defender, not this Gareth and his rather lovely seriesI know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
14th Oct 2014 7:08 am
MARKW
Member Since: 29 Aug 2008
Location: SW
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I know there are loads of road planings by this byway. I spoke to a good friend of mine who is a fairly important in the civvy company set up, that run the Plain on behalf of the MOD.
I sent him a mail asking about the sign and if the byway was closed and what the planings were about. This was his rather unambiguous answer
Hi Matey, no, It’s not closed but they are gonna use the road planings to try and solve the problem that exists by numpty’s using it as a playground.
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Unfortunately English Nature have stepped in on the road planings idea so it's back to the drawing board for a more acceptable repair solution.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
14th Oct 2014 11:44 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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Location: Bramhall
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Maybe they should stop driving tanks through it!
Joking! Its a bit of mud, better for all to play in
BTW, Glad you like my flat cap, must find it for next weekend. Keeps the rain out of my pint
I don't believe tanks use that byway. There are plenty nearby they use, but not that one.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
Shrewton 13 and a linked Tilshead route are also course
I'll add to the laning section but please spread the word as these lanes are massive magnets for those looking for a mud fest.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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