Member Since: 21 May 2012
Location: Conwy North Wales
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Old coach road
Anyone driven this lately? I drive if about 18mths ago. It was quite washed out. We are going to the makes in late march and would like to drive it again. Trying to get a status on its condition. My trail wise account has expired so can't check there.
Also anyone driven the Fox at the back of the visitors centre in Grizedsle? We are about 10 mins from there.
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18th Jan 2015 6:48 pm
GSLRO
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The Fox should be driven west to east.
The OCR best driven east to west to save any damage this time of year.
Trailwise via google maps will give you basic information, but the full access is not always that up to date tbh. Check the LDNP website. Club N.E.R.D.s
18th Jan 2015 6:58 pm
Blacknsilver3
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Cheers for the reply. The Fox is driven up hill? Front back of the visitors centre. East to west on the OCR is to drivr from ullswater side?With a few Mods.
18th Jan 2015 8:33 pm
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I last drive thus in March 14. West to East. No dramas then. but dont go on your ownRichard
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18th Jan 2015 8:44 pm
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hey mark, i'll speak to my mate in the lakes, if anyone knows the state of things he will, yes fox driven up hill from visitor center
18th Jan 2015 8:51 pm
Hairy Dan
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As George says it's best to drive the OCR East to West so start at Matterdale End and go towards Threlkeld, most of the lane is in pretty good condition but it does hold a lot of water. The only bit to worry about is the downhill part on the way to the quarry, it is washed out quite badly but easily passable in a D3/4 although you may want somebody to spot for you as you come down Cheers Ian
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Hi mate, drove it myself last month during the heavy rain period in the lakes. Was not to bad but would as others say have a second vehicle. Here's a link with a few pics and write up:
Member Since: 21 May 2012
Location: Conwy North Wales
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Thanks for the updates. I was thinking of driving it solo. I would have the mtb on the back if I did run into trouble so go for help. I may put up a post to see if anyone nearer the time fancies a trip across the OCR. It isn't the best idea driving it solo. Been lucky enough to drive it 3 times in the past. The last time was looking quite washed out hence wanting the low down on it now.
Anyone live local who would fancy it?? I am up there the weekend of the 20th march. Staying in Hawkshead village. Any other lanes around there worth doing? My Trailwise account has expired and the free service doesn't alway give up to date accounts of the status of the lanes.With a few Mods.
19th Jan 2015 2:21 pm
Martin 01
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I'll be up there that weekend, but unfortunately will be hiking up Helvellyn.
Fair few lanes to choose from.
We are staying at the Old Vicarage, Naddle, looks a nice place
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19th Jan 2015 10:13 pm
Blacknsilver3
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Could be over that way around that time (need to go & check the cotage - http://www.bellmanhouses.co.uk/) so will give you a nudge if i am.
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25th Jan 2015 1:56 pm
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25th Jan 2015 1:57 pm
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25th Jan 2015 4:01 pm
Andy Foster
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Went over the OCR today. One thing I'd say is don't do it on your own. It was very washed out in places. Will post some photos and a video when I download them.
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25th Jan 2015 5:44 pm
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