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This is how I see it going at the moment, it may change a bit but probably not much now:

Start 11a.m. from Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow
Silecroft, Whicham (sea)
Muncaster
Hardknott and Wrynose passes
Elterwater
Little Langdale
Ambleside
Kirkstone
Patterdale
Penrith
Alston Moor
Hexham End of day 1

- There are options in there depending on how time goes during the day. I want to do more lanes but think some people will be tired because all the roads need high concentration to drive, plus early starts for people. We will see, but you know what its like..

Start day 2 - 10is?
Whitley Chapel
Rawgreen
Slayley Forest
Blanchland
Chester-Le-Street
Beamish
Seaham - 2 o'clock ish finish


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I'd like to do Askham in Furness to Robin Hood's Bay using as many green lanes as possible, dipping a wheel or two in the Irish and North seas and camping along the way.

See September/October Adventure Bike Rider currently on sale in WHSmith for the source of this inspiration.

Probably okay for 4x2 and 4x4 cars, either two or three days (I'd prefer three for the joy of it and to allow for excursions and short daylight hours).

Maybe mid-winter isn't so sensible but early spring March or April could be dry and warm... perhaps.

Anyone interested in joining in?

Sounds intersting, I'm in ( don't have to ask wife as she will be jumping and asking when).
Bare in mind that North Yorks/East Coast off-road Panday is planned on second quater of 2016.

Yes please!

I'm potentially game.

Count me in!

Isn't there a nice little off road place in Robin Hood's Bay to visit too?

panda panda said:

Count me in!

Isn't there a nice little off road place in Robin Hood's Bay to visit too?

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No longer open to public, no more pay&play, only organized courses in thir vehicles.

Another thought occurred to me today, because it can all be too easy; a self imposed rule that says 'no recconicence before hand, so all lanes must be tackled 'blind'' (internet research doesn't count).

Could be fun, I think. What do you think?

Most Easterly Pandas said:

I'm potentially game.

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Careful! - I've married people with less commitment.

andyholli said:

Another thought occurred to me today, because it can all be too easy; a self imposed rule that says 'no recconicence before hand, so all lanes must be tackled 'blind'' (internet research doesn't count).

Could be fun, I think. What do you think?

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Oh yes!

I found a potential green lane in Halifax only to be met with locked gates and a sign threatening many 1,000's of pounds in fines and vehicle seizure for going beyond - thank goodness I was on foot!

I'm just imagining what it would be like doing something like Freddy's challenging rock climb in reverse should a route prove impassible or festooned with equine enthusiasts

andyholli said:

Another thought occurred to me today, because it can all be too easy; a self imposed rule that says 'no recconicence before hand, so all lanes must be tackled 'blind'' (internet research doesn't count).

Could be fun, I think. What do you think?

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Might be tricky/ risky to implement such a rule, as TRO's signs don't last very long at the lane ends, the benefits of it are "no sign, no fine". ( i would prefer and avoid such a behavior as it is unfair and cause more lanes to be closed)

For peace of mind it is always advised to check UPRs status at local autorities 1 or 2 weeks infront.

Best to get rough idea is Streetmap
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=491535&y=486789&z=3&st=4&ar=Y&dn=4853

in conjunction with TrialWise
http://www.trailwise.org.uk/gmaps/gmap.htm

This looks good to me.

I'd have to confirm nearer the time due to family commitments around that time. But even if I can't join in I'm more than happy to help with mapping and route plans :thumbup:

Little taster here

- Looks very wet.

andyholli said:

Little taster here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U13aaPpVpEg

- Looks very wet.

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Looks fantastic to me :thumbup:

I know the lanes from around 5:00 onwards. The one with the large river is Raydale near Stalling Busk. I was planning this lane for my next Yorkshire weekend, the river is not deep at all; the crossing can be seen on my video at around 2:50...

[ame]https://youtu.be/A1gAahCdjq0[/ame]

The hill after the water section (the bit that the biker kept stopping on) is very steep indeed, I've not been up it only down it, there are many huge unavoidable rocks - therefore worth a go! This lane is literally at the bottom of West cam road (where we went on the second Yorkshire weekend, and where @andyholli camped out to watch Le tour).

The last part of the bikers' film is driving down high lane, West Burton. This is a fantastic lane with a couple of great climbs, one of which is one my video listed above from 2:20. This was also one that I'd planned for my next weekend.

On the trip you are proposing Andy I believe we'll have to include Bog House quarry and Rudland Rigg, the longest lane in Yorkshire? These are on that video of mine as well

AndyPanda4x4 said:

Looks fantastic to me :thumbup:

I know the lanes from around 5:00 onwards. The one with the large river is Raydale near Stalling Busk. I was planning this lane for my next Yorkshire weekend, the river is not deep at all; the crossing can be seen on my video at around 2:50...

https://youtu.be/A1gAahCdjq0

The hill after the water section (the bit that the biker kept stopping on) is very steep indeed, I've not been up it only down it, there are many huge unavoidable rocks - therefore worth a go! This lane is literally at the bottom of West cam road (where we went on the second Yorkshire weekend, and where @andyholli camped out to watch Le tour).

The last part of the bikers' film is driving down high lane, West Burton. This is a fantastic lane with a couple of great climbs, one of which is one my video listed above from 2:20. This was also one that I'd planned for my next weekend.

On the trip you are proposing Andy I believe we'll have to include Bog House quarry and Rudland Rigg, the longest lane in Yorkshire? These are on that video of mine as well

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I'm getting excited a bit too early - that all sounds great to me and clearly illustrates why we can't attempt this without you Andy. - Besides what if something needs fixing, or we experience a mahoosive cable-tie famine..?

How about you give us a weekend when you know you'll be free and we'll fit in around you?

Anyway, back to the rust accelerating adventure - I was contemplating trying to drag the pod around it, for the mechanical tests and, well just to see if it's possible really.

What do you reckon?

andyholli said:

I'm getting excited a bit too early - that all sounds great to me and clearly illustrates why we can't attempt this without you Andy. - Besides what if something needs fixing, or we experience a mahoosive cable-tie famine..?

How about you give us a weekend when you know you'll be free and we'll fit in around you?

Anyway, back to the rust accelerating adventure - I was contemplating trying to drag the pod around it, for the mechanical tests and, well just to see if it's possible really.

What do you reckon?

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Don't worry about a cable tie famine, just double up on gaffer tape.

I can only commit for definite in the new year, but if a date is set before hand then I'll do my best to get involved

As far as the camping pod is concerned I don't see why you shouldn't take it. You of course have superior power over us mere standard issue soldiers, but other wise if it still can't be yanked up or through said obstacle there is always a way around, also called a "chicken run"

Rudland Rigg in winter

Much closer to East coast... Wykeham Forest

Anybody brave as I am? ( must be kitted out with winch and sand boards)



Few sections of those water half pipes are out off any consideration as scoobadive kits would be required.

And my favorite one..



Langdale in the title just confuse things as it should say Broxa forrest.

I can sort out the route/lane planning from Rudland Rig towards the coast.

And would suggest to change the Robin Hood Bay to Runswick Bay approx. 10 miles up North as RB bay does not give you legaly vehicular access to the beach.

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Rudland Rigg in winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv-cvmNOAHo

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I need to try it going uphill, you just don't get a decent perspective of gradient on film.

kolza said:

Much closer to East coast... Wykeham Forest

Anybody brave as I am? ( must be kitted out with winch and sand boards)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LuM7IxTXWc

Few sections of those water half pipes are out off any consideration as scoobadive kits would be required.

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These "green lanes" are the type that give off-roaders a bad name because they are just rutted bog holes which get ripped apart easily.

The Langdale/Broxa video is good I think you've shown me that before, definitely worth a look at :thumbup: