Derbyshire Greenlaners [Archive] - Page 6

Jerome

29th Oct 2007, 13:09

Hi all I'm spending my last day of '07 holiday in your lovely neck of the woods, this Friday. Me and a pal are looking at following the route in Total Off Road's April '03 issue. Does anyone know of this route, if so is any of it shut this time of year? I have a pdf copy of it, but i'm not sure if i'm allowed to attach it.

If anyone else is about and wants to join us, no problem. we're looking to get there early and do a full day.

Cheers!

DerbysRed

29th Oct 2007, 13:20

cant join you on the trip im afraid.....work commitments and all that.
But if you wanna post your route i'll gladly have a look for closed lanes etc.

Jerome

30th Oct 2007, 12:49

Thanks for offering, but the file is about 5meg so doubt i'll be able to post it. Widget has PM'd and offered to have a look, so should be OK. Cheers anyhow!

Widget

30th Oct 2007, 16:20

Looks like a good route using a nice selection of lanes. For anyone else with the same route just a few notes...

Only one lane has been closed by NERC from 14 to 21 (quarry traffic still uses this route though). Instead turn left at point 14 and continue straight on through Rowland Village and pick up the original route at Point 26.

The distance between points 59 and 60 is 0.4 of a mile, not 1.4 miles.

Crucial – at point 103 turn left – not straight on!!

Jerome

6th Nov 2007, 13:32

well it was pretty much a trouble free day, apart from almost running out of gas and having to use the expensive stuff. Widget got lots of praise on the way around for marking the route out for us, nice one chap! Surfaces were really good most of the way around, and the only lane which we didn't do was the one which starts at 134758, as it said it was a public bridal way. Stanage Edge was a bit of a challenge, top tip again form widget to get some waffle boards or similar, can't see how to get over them rocks without them. Looks like some have tried and taken some masonry with them.

Pitty that doobreydog couldn't make it, my mate should be heading up that way again in a few weeks and i'll get him to drop you a mail, or i'll try and get up there again in the new year, as i'm intrigued as to what your machine can do.

should have taken more pics but were having way too much fun. You may notice I'm quite keen on seeing my new buper too :)

If anyone wants the TOR route or the marked map which widget has done let me know your email and i'll forward.

timbott

6th Nov 2007, 13:36

If anyone wants the TOR route or the marked map which widget has done let me know your email and i'll forward.

I would like a copy please timbott@gmail.com

cheers, Tim

markospondon

6th Nov 2007, 18:10

Me too please, mark.owen77@ntlworld.com

Ta

alclark

7th Nov 2007, 00:17

That lane you didn't do is marked as a UCR on the map but is part of the Pennine Bridleway, may have had a bridleway added removing its rights as a UCR in the process.

Stanage is a fun lane, I've done it twice (both times without boards), with a spotter to help it can be done without boards, the key is at the start of the rocky bit go hard left into the bank then hard right over the first rock then left again before going right and getting wheels up onto the rocks.

I did a little damage the first time I did it but had learned by the second encounter.

It can be fun in a Disco, when I first did it they realy struggled despite big lifts and good tyres. Short wheel base wins on Stanage.

If you want a good challenge have a go at the lanes around Tenterhill and Hollinsclough. No one escapes those without damage. They make the rocks on Stanage look small.

DerbysRed

7th Nov 2007, 12:26

If you want a good challenge have a go at the lanes around Tenterhill and Hollinsclough. No one escapes those without damage. They make the rocks on Stanage look small.

Done then a few times now and escaped without any damage!

adafish

7th Nov 2007, 14:48

Done then a few times now and escaped without any damage!......great lanes too...be nice in the rain..:rolleyes:

DerbysRed

12th Feb 2008, 20:06

The Green Bus on the a6 between Ambergate and Cromford has sadley come to an end!

http://www.belpernews.co.uk/news/Sadness-as-the-Green-Bus.3769885.jp

adafish

15th Feb 2008, 13:37

cause it knows your selling up....;)

doobreydog

9th Apr 2008, 14:50

Can anyone reccomend good 4x4 friendly campsites in Central/North Derbyshire...

Main Priorites....
Will be needed for groups of 20/30ish vehicles/tents.
Good beer/food nearby
Allow dogs and the odd ankle snapper/rugrat
Allow a fire/bbq etc
Will probably need space for a few caravans as well.

Any suggestions very welcome...preferably cheap as well

Cheers.

Widget

10th Apr 2008, 08:09

Blimey - with a requirements list like that you'll need to contact the council http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/Environment/LandPremises/travellersites/. Lullington Crossroads?:D

scotana

10th Apr 2008, 10:11

When was the last time a laneing day was aranged?

I have made friends with a bloke from another site:o (Dave Lowe)
he has an extensive knowlege of derbyshire lanes and is willing to be a leader (not wishing to offend anyone of corse)
although he isn't up to date with the changes to lanes ie rupps and all that so if we could all get together a list of closed lanes etc
and i could email them to him
and maybe just maybe we can get the Derbyshire Greenlaners back up and running
What say you lot:):)

timbott

10th Apr 2008, 19:00

just maybe we can get the Derbyshire Greenlaners back up and running
What say you lot:):)

Go for it Scot, you are a do'er and if you want any advice just ask:)

cheers, Tim

doobreydog

11th Apr 2008, 10:34

Count me in...have plenty of lanes which I checked out before xmas that can be used.

scotana

12th Apr 2008, 08:00

cool, what I need to do is compile a list of lanes, that are basicaly closed to us now.
I will then email dave so he can update his brain, LOL:D
I'm hopeing to bring him over to this site, so i will send him a link.

oh, I will be selling the old girl this year and going over to coils :(
anyone want an A class merc too
the sale/swop of the merc will buy a coiler and the sale/swop of my s3 will gain a 4/5 berth caravan,so we can travel.

timbott

12th Apr 2008, 08:06

cool, what I need to do is compile a list of lanes, that are basicaly closed to us now.

Surely a list of lanes that are open would be more useful:D:D:D

I don't miss Derbyshire much having moved here but I do miss the greenlaning:rolleyes:

cheers, Tim

scotana

12th Apr 2008, 16:30

LOL so i know where not to go
the list of no go lanes should be shorter than the list of go lanes;)

Strange Rover

27th Apr 2008, 09:19

Hi all

I have not read all 80 plus pages of posts...

BUT....

I'm sort of organising a Green Lane day around Derbyshire with some Delica's (and the odd transit engined defender :D)

Anyway, I'm basing it on the route published in TOR mag the other month..

Does anyone on here want to join us ?

Sunday 8th June...

also has anyone done the route shown in the mag ? and also (big ask) anyone got Memory Map routes of the area ?

advice welcomed as normaly I lane in wales.....

doobreydog

28th Apr 2008, 10:38

PM sent.

Strange Rover

28th Apr 2008, 17:55

many many thanks !

we now have a map route !

I hope some of you guys on here can join us for a good day out laning...

there are plans to camp the night before and then set off for a good day out, it would be nice to see some land rovers in amoungst the Delica's

(we need something to tow home :D)

DazzaH

4th Jul 2008, 20:08

Hi

New to the forum and green laning would love to come on on of your days out (if they still happen)

harris.daryl@tiscali.co.uk

Thanks

timbott

4th Jul 2008, 21:02

Hi

New to the forum and green laning would love to come on on of your days out (if they still happen)

harris.daryl@tiscali.co.uk

Thanks

We used to be quite an active group but then some of us moved away from Derbyshire and others very unfortunately passed away so as far as I know it is a bit defunct now (but I hope I'm wrong):rolleyes:

cheers, Tim

landyzookbabe

4th Jul 2008, 23:50

We used to be quite an active group but then some of us moved away from Derbyshire and others very unfortunately passed away so as far as I know it is a bit defunct now (but I hope I'm wrong):rolleyes:

cheers, Tim

Hi Tim

How r u both. They were the good ole days!!!! Life has certainly changed for some of us !

Keep in touch;)

jeff

6th Jul 2008, 07:46

still around but working in london so only in derbyshire every other w/end
jeff

doobreydog

6th Jul 2008, 10:17

I only managed to join you for a few before things quietened down...Im still here and happy to sort a few days out if anyone else interested??....Have also been working out some bits for treasure hunt type event around the peaks.

Laninlandy

6th Jul 2008, 10:51

Been out now and again .
There is a few closures in derbyshire at the moment and finally they are listed on the website for the National Park.
Stanage is a right mess at the moment and if it carries on it will surely be closed.
Tenterhill is closed and not due to reopen until November 2009.
Whilst it is closed it's future is being considered,bollards are going to be used to keep 4x4 vehicles off the lane during the closure.

http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/index/looking-after/vehicles.htm

My interest has waned and been doing more walking and finding dales I have never been to.

Laninlandy

6th Jul 2008, 10:56

Whilst posting that I have just read Stanage is closed for repair.The car park end is a quagmire.

Example being these idiots.

timbott

6th Jul 2008, 12:37

My interest has waned and been doing more walking and finding dales I have never been to.

Me too, I am usually to be found walking the Pembrokeshire coastal path nowadays. Heh we had some fun though:D

cheers, Tim

DazzaH

7th Jul 2008, 04:48

Do you think that you might ever set up the 'Derbyshire Greenlaners' again? :)

doobreydog

7th Jul 2008, 07:43

Do you think that you might ever set up the 'Derbyshire Greenlaners' again? :)

Dont think its ever really been closed....is that the dazza thats just joined mad-freelanders....if so you have just missed a great weekend in peaks

DazzaH

7th Jul 2008, 11:40

Dont think its ever really been closed....is that the dazza thats just joined mad-freelanders....if so you have just missed a great weekend in peaks

Yes just joined mad fl & fl club forums(membership to both clubs is on its way) and at moment I am starting to get parts for my freelander but struggling to find lift kits any ideas? :)

Laninlandy

7th Jul 2008, 15:53

Me too, I am usually to be found walking the Pembrokeshire coastal path nowadays. Heh we had some fun though:D

cheers, Tim

Oh yeah can't disagree there.
The peaks does get busier now with vehicle use after a lot of the surrounding areas lost a lot of lanes.
A lot of the lanes are getting trashed and there is even more very visible evidence of off lane use.You can't miss the damage being done, not something I want to be associated with really.Association being people making massive assumptions when they see you out and about.
The Peak park authority does do a lot more monitoring now.

As for Greenlaners going again ?
Its not something I go out to do anymore but will offer any advice and lane info by PM only .I might even have a trip out one day.

timbott

7th Jul 2008, 16:10

but will offer any advice and lane info by PM only

Don't take any advice off this loony, this was me on an 'easy' run out organised by laninlandy:D

cheers, Tim

doobreydog

8th Jul 2008, 09:49

Wheres that tim??? Dont recognise place??

doobreydog

8th Jul 2008, 09:51

Yes just joined mad fl & fl club forums(membership to both clubs is on its way) and at moment I am starting to get parts for my freelander but struggling to find lift kits any ideas? :)

Think there may be someone sorting some out...Try DMC on Mad

timbott

8th Jul 2008, 11:30

Wheres that tim??? Dont recognise place??

SK 327 678 but now closed I believe (thank God:D)

cheers, Tim

DazzaH

8th Jul 2008, 12:57

Think there may be someone sorting some out...Try DMC on Mad

Just spoke to bearmach and got price down to £160 + vat from £203 +vat for 2" lift :):):)

Laninlandy

8th Jul 2008, 15:13

SK 327 678 but now closed I believe (thank God:D)

cheers, Tim
:D

Yeah it is closed it's a rupp.
Shame ..:D

Anything much longer than a 90 gets scratched :D

DazzaH

11th Jul 2008, 12:12

If any of you deceid to have a meet and a day out could you please keep me informed so I could come along if thats ok :):):)

timbott

11th Jul 2008, 19:09

If any of you deceid to have a meet and a day out could you please keep me informed so I could come along if thats ok :):):)

and me, I hope to be in Derbyshire early next month if anyone has a seat going spare:)

cheers, Tim

DazzaH

11th Jul 2008, 22:20

Hopefully my freelander will be ready to use in about three weeks gunner order lift kit this week and new tyre in about two weeks time, so will be up and running soon. :):):)

doobreydog

12th Jul 2008, 09:38

SK 327 678 but now closed I believe (thank God:D)

cheers, Tim

Obviously grid is from the Timbott school of map reading :p.. SK 327 668 ?

timbott

12th Jul 2008, 10:02

Obviously grid is from the Timbott school of map reading :p.. SK 327 668 ?

No, 678, but I see where you are coming from. The grid ref I gave was where the scary incident happened which is somewhere on the lane and not the beginning:p

cheers, Tim

doobreydog

12th Jul 2008, 11:03

Sorry Tim My mistake....pre 2004 maps showing clearly as fully fledged lane....later showing as bridleway so i assumed it was lane running NW from point I mentioned...Doh!!:o

Laninlandy

19th Sep 2008, 06:51

Not good for the future of these lanes.

http://www.peakdistrict.org/index/news/news-display-page.htm?id=17656

dannybailey

23rd Sep 2008, 19:04

Hey Up.

I'm a fresher to this site, so pleased to meet you all.
I've just bought a 1991 Range Rover to do some off roading. can anyone point me in the right direction for starting. I live near M1 Jct 31

My number is 07888702985. if you one ding me i'll call you back.

cheers

Dan Bailey mbe

Widget

23rd Sep 2008, 19:41

Dan Bailey mbe

Eh up. Are you the Dan Bailey who got the MBE after the floods? If so, would like to hear about it in the 'Introduce yerself' section.

Widget

23rd Sep 2008, 19:43

Dan Bailey mbe

Eh up. Are you the Dan Bailey who got the MBE after the floods? If so, would like to hear about it in the 'Introduce yerself' (http://forum.landrovernet.com/forumdisplay.php?f=162)section

shadyadie

23rd Sep 2008, 20:02

timbott

23rd Sep 2008, 20:14

Try Buxton and district it has events all over that sort of area

Are you still a member Adie? I let mine drop this year:o Might be back when I get my Landy back though:)

cheers, Tim

shadyadie

23rd Sep 2008, 20:50

timbott

23rd Sep 2008, 20:57

Not sure I will have to check with the wife.

How's it going down in Wales, hope its ok.
Are you back in Derby over christmas as we are hoping to go back for a week if we can sort out somewhere to stay. maybe we could meet up and swap eloping stories.. :rolleyes:

We are in Derby last weekend of November delivering advent calenders and pressies and cards and stuff.

cheers, Tim

landytom

24th Sep 2008, 10:23

Hi guys

Have done the "introduce myself" bit and met a few members at the LRO, i really want to try some green laning and dont know much about it or where etc, any one who can help would be appreciated ;), i`m5 mins m1 23a

dannybailey

24th Sep 2008, 18:46

Yes I certainly am. Pleased to meet you all. I'll pop into "introduce yourself"

tom_tom

29th Oct 2008, 20:24

Hi all

I have just recently secured a job in Derby and as such will be living in Derby (not far from Pride Park) for a while. But I have been a member on here for a while (normally based in the North west).

I would very much like to either go with others, or having read some of the post regarding lane clousures could anyone tell me where the nearest open green lanes are to where I am based - or surrounding area's
(any form of water crossing is a huge bonus) :D

Any info on the above will be very greatfully recieved

Thanks in advance

Tom

craigderby

29th Oct 2008, 21:53

We go out around the area on a regular basis. More than happy to help anyone with routes etc.
Also run a local club http://northern-monkey-offroad.com , that you're more tha welcome to join. We're out in Derbyshire this Saturday

MrLeadfoot

7th Dec 2008, 22:25

trashmonkey4x4.forumup.co.uk
laneing or offroad site once a month

scotana

16th Dec 2008, 22:39

So is anyone planning on a days fun between xmas day and new years then?
Matt is itching for me to get me shiny new landy dirty
who is left of the original team then?
and i will probably have a few empty seats too.
It would be good to meet a few new faces too.
Scott

jeff

20th Dec 2008, 15:54

im still working out of town but hopfuly back some time in the new year geting sick of london now
so have a good days laning and a merry christmas
jeff

doobreydog

21st Dec 2008, 12:35

Im already committed for xmas/new year time but could always be tempted towards end of Jan.

doobreydog

7th Jan 2009, 16:01

SNOW.... 7th Jan 09

Had a great run out across the peaks yesterday, ice bit of snow and plenty of ice.....Has been snowing quite a bit since at lower levels so would assume the higher Moors are even better now.

I'm hoping to get out again before snow melts (probably tomorrow if poss.) and do some simple lanes (Houndkirk/Shatton etc). If anyone is interested in joining me then get in touch and tell me when you can make it....where your from and a contact number. (my Mob o7784o98o51)

Lanes will be suitable for most motors with decent tyres (im in lifted Freelander)

Go on you know you want to....Have a Benelyn Day:D