Greenlane hunt

AlexD333 · 10-08-2014, 17:48

Would anyone be as kind when they are next on their map programme and have a look in my local area for me, it's a pain I have to travel 35 miles each way to lane...

I did try and work out that bloody map software but I might aswell be reading Latin...

If anyone would be kind enough id be awful grateful

I'm in northolt, surrounding areas include, ruislip, harefield, uxbridge, and heading towards rickmansworth.

Banshee · 10-08-2014, 17:53

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Would anyone be as kind when they are next on their map programme and have a look in my local area for me, it's a pain I have to travel 35 miles each way to lane...

I did try and work out that bloody map software but I might aswell be reading Latin...

If anyone would be kind enough id be awful grateful

I'm in northolt, surrounding areas include, ruislip, harefield, uxbridge, and heading towards rickmansworth.

You're the only one that's struggled lol
Even the oldies have sussed it

elty001 · 10-08-2014, 18:13

For a quick look go on bing maps,put in the place you want and change the map from road atlas to ordnance survey and it will bring up the map with byways etc.
Don't just trust the map though mate,best to check with local council to make sure they are still legal to drive.
There is also wayfinder.
Have to create an account but it's free and gives you access to every right of way the uk

rayf3262 · 10-08-2014, 18:45

Have a look down Packet Boat Lane in West Drayton, been a few years since I've been there.
It goes to Iver trough a ford of significant proportions crossing the River Colne.

AlexD333 · 10-08-2014, 20:15

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Originally Posted by rayf3262

Have a look down Packet Boat Lane in West Drayton, been a few years since I've been there.
It goes to Iver trough a ford of significant proportions crossing the River Colne.

Cheers mate, thankyou for that

don't think I'll be giving it a go,if that's the river I'm thinking of its a canal

And with no snork...

AlexD333 · 10-08-2014, 20:17

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Originally Posted by elty001

For a quick look go on bing maps,put in the place you want and change the map from road atlas to ordnance survey and it will bring up the map with byways etc.
Don't just trust the map though mate,best to check with local council to make sure they are still legal to drive.
There is also wayfinder.
Have to create an account but it's free and gives you access to every right of way the uk

I will give this a go now

I'm sure that map programme is great, I had nothing but trouble with it... Only being able to load small blips of a map at a time n my geography is so bad it's useless to me

Would love a crash course in it sometime, I keep seeing fat landies driving about covered in mud. There must be lanes near me

elty001 · 10-08-2014, 20:29

Link to wayfinder site

http://www.way-finder.org.uk/html/body.html

exosteve · 10-08-2014, 20:50

Alex if your prepared travel here to get your lift done its not to far to come for a full days greenlaning in the peak district

Get yourself a cb.

AlexD333 · 10-08-2014, 20:52

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Originally Posted by exosteve

Alex if your prepared travel here to get your lift done its not to far to come for a full days greenlaning in the peak district

Get yourself a cb.

I would love to come out with you guys on a laning day! Rick had also offered slindon too!

I cant work these damn maps, dunno whats wrong with me

rayf3262 · 10-08-2014, 23:41

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Cheers mate, thankyou for that

don't think I'll be giving it a go,if that's the river I'm thinking of its a canal

And with no snork...

I think the canal (close by) is the grand union, the ford crosses the River Colne.

firebobby · 11-08-2014, 09:10

Alex, there is the Icknield way near me, the one I said about the other night, parts of it are blocked to vehicles, but you can still access a lot of it.

AlexD333 · 11-08-2014, 10:25

Right, so ive signed up for this wayfinder site, it seems pretty good, and its actually throwing byways and BOAT lanes at me

Only problem is... I dont understand how to get my grid reference to find lanes near to me, this is chucking stuff down by the south coast

ive obviously got the ref wrong. can anyone help me with this please?

I will attach two pics, first one being what the website wants... I have put 1234 1234 as the reference and the second being my co-ordinates, and no im not fussed about giving my co-ordinates out

Lazy-Ferret · 11-08-2014, 13:23

Not sure I understand why you put in 1234 1234.... you need to put in TQ then

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Opps, Poppet wants to help...

Anyway, TQ, 113 834 will be close enough.

If you do not get any responses to 10Km, try a larger number, there may be no green lanes on there within 10Km of you.

rayf3262 · 11-08-2014, 13:26

Looks as though your OS grid reference is: TQ 511302 83412

Lazy-Ferret · 11-08-2014, 13:38

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Originally Posted by rayf3262

Looks as though your OS grid reference is: TQ 511302 83412

You mean 11302

10-08-2014, 17:48	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Greenlane hunt Would anyone be as kind when they are next on their map programme and have a look in my local area for me, it's a pain I have to travel 35 miles each way to lane... I did try and work out that bloody map software but I might aswell be reading Latin... If anyone would be kind enough id be awful grateful I'm in northolt, surrounding areas include, ruislip, harefield, uxbridge, and heading towards rickmansworth.

10-08-2014, 18:45	#4
rayf3262 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Norfolk, Poringland NR14 Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2002 Posts: 1,549	Have a look down Packet Boat Lane in West Drayton, been a few years since I've been there. It goes to Iver trough a ford of significant proportions crossing the River Colne. __________________ Remember what the dormouse said: Feed your head....

10-08-2014, 20:29	#7
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Link to wayfinder sitehttp://www.way-finder.org.uk/html/body.html

11-08-2014, 13:26	#14
rayf3262 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Norfolk, Poringland NR14 Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2002 Posts: 1,549	Looks as though your OS grid reference is: TQ 511302 83412 __________________ Remember what the dormouse said: Feed your head....

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10-08-2014, 18:13	#3
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	For a quick look go on bing maps,put in the place you want and change the map from road atlas to ordnance survey and it will bring up the map with byways etc. Don't just trust the map though mate,best to check with local council to make sure they are still legal to drive. There is also wayfinder. Have to create an account but it's free and gives you access to every right of way the uk

10-08-2014, 20:50	#8
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	Alex if your prepared travel here to get your lift done its not to far to come for a full days greenlaning in the peak district Get yourself a cb.

11-08-2014, 09:10	#11
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Alex, there is the Icknield way near me, the one I said about the other night, parts of it are blocked to vehicles, but you can still access a lot of it.

11-08-2014, 10:25	#12
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Right, so ive signed up for this wayfinder site, it seems pretty good, and its actually throwing byways and BOAT lanes at me Only problem is... I dont understand how to get my grid reference to find lanes near to me, this is chucking stuff down by the south coast ive obviously got the ref wrong. can anyone help me with this please? I will attach two pics, first one being what the website wants... I have put 1234 1234 as the reference and the second being my co-ordinates, and no im not fussed about giving my co-ordinates out

11-08-2014, 13:23	#13
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Not sure I understand why you put in 1234 1234.... you need to put in TQ then \|z8uym i u78, Opps, Poppet wants to help... Anyway, TQ, 113 834 will be close enough. If you do not get any responses to 10Km, try a larger number, there may be no green lanes on there within 10Km of you.