Peely
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Lancs
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Is there any relevant info regarding lanes that might be suitable for the new D4 in Lancashire ?
Had it for a month now and only ventured off road ever so slightly once in it, and I was wondering is there any local to me routes that might be suitable for me the Mrs and my 3 Labs to venture onto for a bit of a drive and then possible a walk ?
I know of a few routes that I used to do on my enduro bike but unfortunately not suitable now without the local farmers chasing you and the local ramblers getting annoyed !
Any info would be welcome, thanks
Ian
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 25th Apr 2012 3:04 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Drive the old coach road just south of Kendal last year. Very D4 friendly just one tricky bit in the middle ish bit of a hole but the D3 didn't even stumble. Quite long with some good views if you get the weather. Just do a google search for more info.
Hope this helps
Andy
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| 25th Apr 2012 4:26 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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I ment Keswick not Kendal 
Andy
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| 25th Apr 2012 4:27 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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Will be that way in a couple of weeks time... what's this hole like? Googled information brings up some scary stories but some are a few years old, is it okay now?
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| 25th Apr 2012 7:51 pm |
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Andy Foster
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Location: Liverpool
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From what I can remember you don't drive into it more out of it, if that makes sence, depending on direction of travel. Base felt fairly solid had no trouble. Going camping in The Lakes in June so would like to have another go at this lane.
Andy
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| 25th Apr 2012 8:06 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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I drove it last year, from west to east. The hole was practically non existent, you could get a car through it.  2014 D4 XS
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| 25th Apr 2012 8:20 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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I drove the Old Coach Road back in October last year and recorded it on my Blackvue, you can see the video here
The video is speeded up to x4 as it is quite a long lane, the only 'hole' I could find is at 8.38 minutes, it does look like it has had a bit of work done on it. I would say don't drive the lane if it is too wet as it does seem to hold water, the video is going west from Threlkeld to Matterdale. It is a brilliant lane as you feel you are really out in the middle of nowhere and the scenery is fantastic. Cheers Ian
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| 25th Apr 2012 8:29 pm |
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Andy Foster
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Great video. Very Benny Hill 
Andy
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| 25th Apr 2012 8:49 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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Thanks for the video Ian, didnt realise it would take that long to drive it!
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| 25th Apr 2012 9:10 pm |
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Hairy Dan
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The lane is about 5.5 miles long from memory, however we did stop for lunch on the lane and took plenty of photos. Cheers Ian
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| 26th Apr 2012 5:32 am |
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Peely
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Lancs
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Thanks Andy, I did Google it and as already stated there was a few scare stories about 'the hole' 
Did I read that you can do part of it if you don't have a full day, I'm sure I read the full version is 5hrs ?
Any more suggestions peeps, maybe a little nearer to maybe Skipton/Burnley, Trough of Bowland etc or surrounding areas ?
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| 26th Apr 2012 8:38 am |
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Hairy Dan
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Peely wrote:Did I read that you can do part of it if you don't have a full day, I'm sure I read the full version is 5hrs ?
From the previous post
Hairy Dan wrote:The lane is about 5.5 miles long
You must have read about a different lane, it takes about an hour to do it at a steady pace Cheers Ian
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| 26th Apr 2012 10:24 am |
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Peely
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Lancs
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Doh ! .......... Turns out I was reading a cycling website who did a group ride !
Thanks Dan, watched your vid !
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| 26th Apr 2012 10:42 am |
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BournevilleBazza
Member Since: 17 Jun 2008
Location: Croston, Lancashire
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Keep meaning to do this one.
Can you drive it in either direction? If you aren't living life on the edge, you're taking up too much space!!
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| 30th Apr 2012 12:14 pm |
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Hairy Dan
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If you mean the Old Coach Road, yes it's fine to drive it either way. Cheers Ian
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| 30th Apr 2012 12:51 pm |
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