LANDROVER owner.International magazine

iandouglas · 26-02-2009, 23:10

hi gang sorry for putting a green oval in front of you all.
BUT. Aprils issue of LANDROVER OWNER INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
has a free booklet with it listing their top 20 green lanes .
they are as follows.
PEDDARS WAY NOLFOLK
MORECAMBE BAY.
COTTAM NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
KINGSWOOD LANE. CHESTER.
KINGS SEDGE MOOR SOMERSET
SALISBURY PLAIN WILTSHIRE
HOLMFIRTH WEST YORKSHIRE
HOUNDKIRK MOOR ROAD SHEFFIELD
RYKNILD STREET GLOUCESTERSHIRE
KINGS FOREST SUFFOLK
KNEBWORTH HERTFORDSHIRE
EDALE DERBYSHIRE
WOOTON AND HAMPTON LOADE SHROPSHIRE
WAYFARERS WAY GWYNEDD
RUTLAND RIGG NORTH YORKSHIRE
NORTH BOVEY DEVON
GEORGES LANE RIVINGTON PIKE LANCASHIRE
STANAGE EDGE SOUTH YORKS /DERBYSHIRE
VIOLETS LANE HERTFORDSHIRE
LAVANT DOWN WEST SUSSEX

ALL CONTAIN MAP AND REFERANCE NUMBERS PLUS A DISCRIPTION OF EACH LANE AND DIFFICULTY /SUITABILITY .

PLUS AS PART OF THE SERIES CALLED UK COAST TOUR.
THERE ARE 9 GREEN LANES LISTED IN CUMBRIA.
PLUS GREEN LANE OF THE MONTH @ WEST HORSLEY IN SURREY.
THE MAGAZINE COSTS £3 95. FROM NEWSAGENTS ECT.
JUST COVER THE MAG WITH A PENTHOUSE OR SOMETHING AFTER ALL YOU DONT WANT TO BE SEEN WITH A LANDROVER MAGAZINE DO YOU.

ps.
sorry about upper case but couldnt find my glasses again .

Toolbox · 26-02-2009, 23:17

Ian,
Don’t suppose you could scan the North Bovey Devon one and send it to me, could you?

Don’t really want to buy the mag just for one article.

extreme-4x4 · 26-02-2009, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toolbox

Ian,
Don’t suppose you could scan the North Bovey Devon one and send it to me, could you?

Don’t really want to buy the mag just for one article.

squeak squeak.... something getting tight around here

can i have the wales one too

yes im poor

Toolbox · 26-02-2009, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

squeak squeak.... something getting tight around here

can i have the wales one too

yes im poor

Hey I was here first and im poorer

extreme-4x4 · 26-02-2009, 23:42

lmao

iandouglas · 27-02-2009, 01:01

HI JEREMY.
North Bovey Devon. (OS ref noSX 759834.
OS Map Landranger 191 Oakhampton and North Dartmoor.

Dartmoor national park is a disappointment to l.r.drivers due to the fact that green lanes are vertualy none existent for the most part.
luckyly ,on the eastern fringes of the moor there are byways a plenty-some of which are well worth exploring.
One of the best ,which lies a couple of miles south of mortonhampstead is a two mile section of the Dartmoor Way. It boasts a hard ,rocky surface which is suitable for any lr.at any time of the year,but the deep wash outs look as though they could prove tricky during spells of wet weather .
But if you do like water,this is certainly the track to visit,for the last 200 yards of the lane join the course of the river Bovey, under a dense tree canopy, before it finaly emerges in the village of North Bovey.
The river is mainly shallow ,but it could be subject to flash floods during the torrential rainfall often experienced in this part of the world...and in such conditions it should be avoided.
While you are in the erea , you can also drive a typical Devon byway about 2 miles to the north-east ,near the village of Bridport.
And dont neglect to make a short detour to see one of Dartmoors outstanding national features of craggy topography , known as Blackingstone Rock.
The truth is , this part of the Dartmoor National park abounds with BYways ripe for the exploring if you are lucky enough to be holidaying in the erea.

iandouglas · 27-02-2009, 01:18

extreme 4x4.
OS ref no SJ 091365
OS MAP LANDRANGER 125 BALA AND LAKE VYRNWY.
THE WAYFARER WAY is one of those scenes youd expect to see on a postcard.Big views rolling landscape and mountains into the distance all around.
But this one just happens to be a terrific lr drive ,too .
It is in fact the highest public road in Wales, which reaches 1912 feet at top .
The lane - a UCR- is a fairly easy drive ,comprising gravel for most of its length,although it does traverse some very soft peat bog, where old railway sleepers have been strategically placed, But be warned some of them have become damaged over the years,so drive slowly over them ,do not go off route peat bogs will swallow you.
DAMAGING THIS EREA COULD RESULT IN ITS CLOSURE TO 4X4S.
After the summit you decend back down the valley on a well maintained tarmac road although some ereas are crumbling .one or three axle twisters will nail a freelander.

nejones · 27-02-2009, 19:55

Hi Ian I drive the area in question regularly so would be interested in seeing the grid refs and info for this one if possible?
WOOTON AND HAMPTON LOADE SHROPSHIRE

Nath

Toolbox · 27-02-2009, 20:44

Thanks Ian,

we will be up that way at the end of March for a few days so may look it up and give it a bash.

iandouglas · 27-02-2009, 22:09

N E JONES.
OS ref no 769854
OS map needed Landranger 138 Kidderminster and wyre forest.

Start your day at Hampton Loade Ferry,just to watch the might of the river Severn- the UK`s longest river-roaring by.
Then head half a mile up the lane to a byway that winds between ancient
hedgerows ,before emerging back onto the main A442 road.
Now take the Tarmac for half a mile to the east to another byway,between high,banked hedges.
After about a mile ,at its northern end,the land suddenly drops away so that you can enjoy great views back over the Severn valley to the purple hills of the distant Welsh Marches.
A couple of miles north east is the third lane ,a byway close to the village of Wooton.After a quarter of a mile of steep downhill decent, this lane is joined by a brook to the right ,which under normal conditions will do more than get your tyres wet.But the deep washout that has been carved down the lane shows that it can get a bit tricky in very wet weather,when floodwater rushes down the hill .
LRO team encountered that situation when we exploed the lane in 2007 and turned back rather than risk getting stuck.
We suggest you do the same.
the first two lanes both boast a hard surface and well trimmed hedges,and are thus suitable for any lr.
But the thierd lane is more challenging with that deep gully,some large boulders and ereas of mud and water to negotiate.

nejones · 27-02-2009, 22:16

Thanks Ian i know exactly where you mean!

The last lane is actually my fave of all time. Its not very long and not nery well known but has enough challenges to make it enjoyable.

I hope it don't get ruined by being listed in a top 20!

26-02-2009, 23:10	#1
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	LANDROVER owner.International magazine hi gang sorry for putting a green oval in front of you all. BUT. Aprils issue of LANDROVER OWNER INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE has a free booklet with it listing their top 20 green lanes . they are as follows. PEDDARS WAY NOLFOLK MORECAMBE BAY. COTTAM NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. KINGSWOOD LANE. CHESTER. KINGS SEDGE MOOR SOMERSET SALISBURY PLAIN WILTSHIRE HOLMFIRTH WEST YORKSHIRE HOUNDKIRK MOOR ROAD SHEFFIELD RYKNILD STREET GLOUCESTERSHIRE KINGS FOREST SUFFOLK KNEBWORTH HERTFORDSHIRE EDALE DERBYSHIRE WOOTON AND HAMPTON LOADE SHROPSHIRE WAYFARERS WAY GWYNEDD RUTLAND RIGG NORTH YORKSHIRE NORTH BOVEY DEVON GEORGES LANE RIVINGTON PIKE LANCASHIRE STANAGE EDGE SOUTH YORKS /DERBYSHIRE VIOLETS LANE HERTFORDSHIRE LAVANT DOWN WEST SUSSEX ALL CONTAIN MAP AND REFERANCE NUMBERS PLUS A DISCRIPTION OF EACH LANE AND DIFFICULTY /SUITABILITY . PLUS AS PART OF THE SERIES CALLED UK COAST TOUR. THERE ARE 9 GREEN LANES LISTED IN CUMBRIA. PLUS GREEN LANE OF THE MONTH @ WEST HORSLEY IN SURREY. THE MAGAZINE COSTS £3 95. FROM NEWSAGENTS ECT. JUST COVER THE MAG WITH A PENTHOUSE OR SOMETHING AFTER ALL YOU DONT WANT TO BE SEEN WITH A LANDROVER MAGAZINE DO YOU. ps. sorry about upper case but couldnt find my glasses again .

27-02-2009, 01:01	#6
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	Landrover owner international magazine HI JEREMY. North Bovey Devon. (OS ref noSX 759834. OS Map Landranger 191 Oakhampton and North Dartmoor. Dartmoor national park is a disappointment to l.r.drivers due to the fact that green lanes are vertualy none existent for the most part. luckyly ,on the eastern fringes of the moor there are byways a plenty-some of which are well worth exploring. One of the best ,which lies a couple of miles south of mortonhampstead is a two mile section of the Dartmoor Way. It boasts a hard ,rocky surface which is suitable for any lr.at any time of the year,but the deep wash outs look as though they could prove tricky during spells of wet weather . But if you do like water,this is certainly the track to visit,for the last 200 yards of the lane join the course of the river Bovey, under a dense tree canopy, before it finaly emerges in the village of North Bovey. The river is mainly shallow ,but it could be subject to flash floods during the torrential rainfall often experienced in this part of the world...and in such conditions it should be avoided. While you are in the erea , you can also drive a typical Devon byway about 2 miles to the north-east ,near the village of Bridport. And dont neglect to make a short detour to see one of Dartmoors outstanding national features of craggy topography , known as Blackingstone Rock. The truth is , this part of the Dartmoor National park abounds with BYways ripe for the exploring if you are lucky enough to be holidaying in the erea.

27-02-2009, 01:18	#7
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	Landrover owner international magazine extreme 4x4. OS ref no SJ 091365 OS MAP LANDRANGER 125 BALA AND LAKE VYRNWY. THE WAYFARER WAY is one of those scenes youd expect to see on a postcard.Big views rolling landscape and mountains into the distance all around. But this one just happens to be a terrific lr drive ,too . It is in fact the highest public road in Wales, which reaches 1912 feet at top . The lane - a UCR- is a fairly easy drive ,comprising gravel for most of its length,although it does traverse some very soft peat bog, where old railway sleepers have been strategically placed, But be warned some of them have become damaged over the years,so drive slowly over them ,do not go off route peat bogs will swallow you. DAMAGING THIS EREA COULD RESULT IN ITS CLOSURE TO 4X4S. After the summit you decend back down the valley on a well maintained tarmac road although some ereas are crumbling .one or three axle twisters will nail a freelander.

27-02-2009, 22:09	#10
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	Landrover owner international magazine N E JONES. OS ref no 769854 OS map needed Landranger 138 Kidderminster and wyre forest. Start your day at Hampton Loade Ferry,just to watch the might of the river Severn- the UK`s longest river-roaring by. Then head half a mile up the lane to a byway that winds between ancient hedgerows ,before emerging back onto the main A442 road. Now take the Tarmac for half a mile to the east to another byway,between high,banked hedges. After about a mile ,at its northern end,the land suddenly drops away so that you can enjoy great views back over the Severn valley to the purple hills of the distant Welsh Marches. A couple of miles north east is the third lane ,a byway close to the village of Wooton.After a quarter of a mile of steep downhill decent, this lane is joined by a brook to the right ,which under normal conditions will do more than get your tyres wet.But the deep washout that has been carved down the lane shows that it can get a bit tricky in very wet weather,when floodwater rushes down the hill . LRO team encountered that situation when we exploed the lane in 2007 and turned back rather than risk getting stuck. We suggest you do the same. the first two lanes both boast a hard surface and well trimmed hedges,and are thus suitable for any lr. But the thierd lane is more challenging with that deep gully,some large boulders and ereas of mud and water to negotiate.

26-02-2009, 23:17	#2
Toolbox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cornwall Vehicle: Oh yes Posts: 1,968	Ian, Don’t suppose you could scan the North Bovey Devon one and send it to me, could you? Don’t really want to buy the mag just for one article.

26-02-2009, 23:42	#5
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	lmao

27-02-2009, 19:55	#8
nejones Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: tipton Vehicle: T2 Posts: 338	Hi Ian I drive the area in question regularly so would be interested in seeing the grid refs and info for this one if possible? WOOTON AND HAMPTON LOADE SHROPSHIRE Nath

27-02-2009, 20:44	#9
Toolbox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cornwall Vehicle: Oh yes Posts: 1,968	Thanks Ian, we will be up that way at the end of March for a few days so may look it up and give it a bash.

27-02-2009, 22:16	#11
nejones Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: tipton Vehicle: T2 Posts: 338	Thanks Ian i know exactly where you mean! The last lane is actually my fave of all time. Its not very long and not nery well known but has enough challenges to make it enjoyable. I hope it don't get ruined by being listed in a top 20!