Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
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Green laning tour of the Lake District
Went on another amazing guided event last Saturday (13th) and had a lot of fun and got a lot of video and pictures
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At the beach at Bootle on the west coast, our starting point for the day. set off from York at 06.00 to get there for 09.15
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The D4 is off picture getting it's wheel changed...
plenty of nice rocky trails.
This one in particular scared the crap outta me...
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Normally you need to go to Scotland for this level of wild :-p
A great day had by all, except the D4 driver, but that's what ya get when you take road tyres over sharp rocks
More pictures and a few videos to follow what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
16th Dec 2014 12:09 am
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
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On one of the sections we drove, we were followed by a group of mixed 4x4s that seemed to be just cutting their own detail... I made a little video comparing my descent to a series 2(?)s descent that was in their group. The series 2 was not in the best of shape, as evidenced by the video...
&feature=youtu.bewhat is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
16th Dec 2014 12:52 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Looks familiar.
There is some great lanes around there. Who did you go with. Was it a guided tour or something you arranged yourself. Looks like you had a good time though.
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
16th Dec 2014 7:43 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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Excellent trip There is indeed some beautiful scenery in the Lakes.
Its a Series 3 by the way 8) Plastic grill and headlamps in wings are the clues if your'e pedantic like me Whilst I agree the descent by it was less than graceful, I do have some sympathy. Have you ever tried driving a Series LR over ground like that? It is like doing a training circuit in the gym, at the same time as trying to stop your elbow being rammed through the door! You do not generally have good directional control at all times! Having said that, they are very satisfying to master.
16th Dec 2014 8:46 am
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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Having had a IIa many moons back, I have to agree with Gareth - directional steering is not pin sharp.
More of a case of writing a letter to the wheels telling you'd like them to consider changing direction....
I still have fond memories of a passenger telling me he'd prefer a go in a tumble dryer next time thank you.
Couldn't see anyone guiding the Series down - that might have helped him as well.I see no ships........
16th Dec 2014 9:34 am
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Good photos and video
The video is The Fox at Grizedale, here's my previous D4 balancing at the same point
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And mine again balancing on High Tilberthwaite
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High Tilberthwaite is the one I got a puncture in one of my AT tyres
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Snap same view back in the summer
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Cheers Ian
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16th Dec 2014 9:40 am
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
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Apologies to any Series enthusiasts Do all their doors do that when it gets bumpy?
I would like to get a IIa at some point for a project car, though it'd probably enrage a fair few die hards if they heard what i wanted to do to it (coils, engine, lift, rollcage, winch etc)... I just like the agressive look
The day was run by UKLandRoverEvents... I've done their Yorkshire Dales tour previously and it was a cracking day!
I've got about 30Gb of video still to go through so will put a few more up... would be nice to get names for all the lanes driven 8)what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
16th Dec 2014 10:35 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Great pics as always Ian...the last one is particularly stunning 8)"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
16th Dec 2014 10:36 am
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
Posts: 512
"Couldn't see anyone guiding the Series down - that might have helped him as well. "
Their group leader was actually the one guiding me down
But then he just off and left the rest of his group to do it by themselves
I tried shouting a few instructions and pointing directions but either they weren't heard/seen, or they were ignored.what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
If the leader of another group is the one who guided you, what are you getting for your fifty quid?A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
16th Dec 2014 10:46 am
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
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I'd already been given pointers on how to get down and was fairly confident, but for some reason while his group waited he decided he'd help me out... I can't complain, it was a tricky section and any was appreciated... It just might have been a good idea for him to give it to the rest of his group as well.what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
16th Dec 2014 10:52 am
euangibson
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Location: Borders
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The first time I did the Lakes,I was a complete novice,and went with another group of Scottish forum members,the majority of whom are experienced off-roaders.
They were very patient and helpful,as certain parts can be daunting until you learnt to trust what the car (and driver) are capable of.......showing the first in line the route,and then shooting off is unacceptable in my view..."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
16th Dec 2014 11:14 am
GSLRO
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euangibson wrote:
Great pics as always Ian...the last one is particularly stunning 8)
That's because it has my 110 in it Euan Club N.E.R.D.s
16th Dec 2014 12:49 pm
GSLRO
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Navigator wrote:
If the leader of another group is the one who guided you, what are you getting for your fifty quid?
Good ole Colin Club N.E.R.D.s
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16th Dec 2014 12:57 pm
euangibson
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GSLRO wrote:
euangibson wrote:
Great pics as always Ian...the last one is particularly stunning 8)
That's because it has my 110 in it Euan
....is that the start of the Hardknott Pass I can see on the top left ?.....if it is I think we did that the lane from the other end the last time..."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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There is indeed some beautiful scenery in the Lakes.
Whilst I agree the descent by it was less than graceful, I do have some sympathy. Have you ever tried driving a Series LR over ground like that? It is like doing a training circuit in the gym, at the same time as trying to stop your elbow being rammed through the door! You do not generally have good directional control at all times! Having said that, they are very satisfying to master.
Do all their doors do that when it gets bumpy? 
off and left the rest of his group to do it by themselves 
