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I am going to be in Holland for 10 days in August for a holiday and to visit family. Are there any good places to have fun in the Disco. As far as I know there are no green lanes in Holland .
I'll be near Valkenswaard and Utrecht.
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17th Apr 2009 8:15 am |
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this might deliver some disco fun:
http://www.coffeeshop.freeuk.com/ Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
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17th Apr 2009 8:44 am |
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17th Apr 2009 9:05 am |
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Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
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Hi Countrywide,
There is actually an official offroad terrain in Veldhoven (very near) but it's not open for public use, only limited opening hours. You'd have to call them.
http://www.terreinrijden.nl/database_terreininformatie.asp?ID=31
Something that also looks very promising is here
http://www.experience-island.nl/index.php?...Itemid=105
Not too far from Valkenswaard. I don't see anything mentioned about private use, they entertain whole companies. Use 'on your own' is not ruled out on the site but also not mentioned as possibility.
Last one is in Belgium, a bit farther:
http://www.terreinrijden.nl/database_terreininformatie.asp?ID=40
Status of this is a bit questionable, they mention that it has been closed, re-opened, but current status unknown.
There is an offroad event on 29/30 august in Bertrix, Belgium. It's called the Liebrechts Challenge. It's quite a drive from Valkenswaard but this is the real offroad thing. Lots of extreme offroading with specially prepared cars. You're not going to be able to compete and actually, you don't want to with your D3 either unless you don't mind it getting dented and striped. Very spectacular though!
Generally it is my opinion that apart from organised events, there are not real greenlaning/offroad possibilities in our country. Hills are limited to bridges and dikes. We do have mud though and laws too that will forbid just about anything fun.
If you find more, please share on here!
Have a good time in the low lands.
regards,
Wiljo D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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17th Apr 2009 7:32 pm |
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The only open for public free off-road terrain is as far as I know near the Rotterdam harbour De Maasvlakte.
But I disagree that there are no greenlanes in The Netherlands.
Look here:
http://www.camel-trophy.nl/archief/2009/20...rsrit.html
and
http://www.camel-trophy.nl/archief/2008/200802_zondagsrit.html
This PDF file shows you a GPS track off a route I drove a while ago with my camel. The route is for more then 70% off road and driven In the wet season I would not do it in my G4.
It was a circular route for a night drive but we spent all night on this part and didn't have time to finish the rest.
[img]http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/14738/green%20lanes.pdf[/img] Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
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17th Apr 2009 10:05 pm |
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wvlenthe
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Roel,
I'll have to change my comment in 'not many' then...
Impressive trail in Belgium!
@Countrywide; Rotterdam Maasvlakte will be 1-1,5 hrs drive from Valkenswaard depending on traffic.
regards,
Wiljo D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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18th Apr 2009 11:34 am |
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Apparently my cousins say there is a place they go to, but I am not sure where. I'll get the details and see if anybody wants to meet up.
If there is anything you would like bought over to Holland from TLO (member on here) at Yeovil, let me know. He offers a great discount on all Land Rover parts and accessories
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19th Apr 2009 7:56 am |
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You need to PM "beaker" he is a local. A great bloke he will tell you all you need to know, he might even join you for a bit of offroading, and i know he will join you for a beer. CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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19th Apr 2009 10:03 am |
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wvlenthe
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Hi Countrywide,
nice of you to think about carrying goodies from TLO.
I'm still thinking about 2 or 3 items but all so small the postage would be 6 or 7 pounds. Wouldn't want to bother you with that.
I would like to hear about the please your cousins go
regards,
Wiljo D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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20th Apr 2009 8:13 pm |
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I'll find out the name of the place they go to
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20th Apr 2009 8:15 pm |
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