Anyone about in North Wales tomorrow?

[Geobloke]

Fancy going and doing a few lanes tomorrow! anyone up for it! Was thinking of the stuff around Corwen and the wayfarer!

Lemme know!

[Hoodoo]

Was planning a short perambulation, but something cropped up! Now going a week tomorrow.
Regards,

[Geobloke]

Was planning a short perambulation, but something cropped up! Now going a week tomorrow.
Regards,

Ah crap! not you as well!

Where were you going to peramble Hoodoo?

Anyone else?

[DavejDavies]

Hi Geo

I am just down the road from you in Colwyn Bay.

Been thinking of doing the wayfarer for sometime and doing nothing tomorrow

What you got planned?

Cheers Dave

[Geobloke]

Hi Geo

I am just down the road from you in Colwyn Bay.

Been thinking of doing the wayfarer for sometime and doing nothing tomorrow

What you got planned?

Cheers Dave

By eck your almost a newbie on the forum Dave! In which case Hello and Welcome! :yay:

Well lemme see! I was going to do the wayfarer and corwen carwash if not too high and then maybe the pheasant steps too! And failing anyone else I was going to take a map and go for a wander! I will get my maps out and have a look now!

Anyone else local that also happens to be lurking???? :D

[DavejDavies]

Thanks for the welcome Geo

Been searching this site for the pheasant steps - looks interesting!!

Carwash sounds good to - assuming its not too high as my TD5 has no snorkle!

When and where do you want to meet up?

Dave

[Geobloke]

Thanks for the welcome Geo

Been searching this site for the pheasant steps - looks interesting!!

Carwash sounds good to - assuming its not too high as my TD5 has no snorkle!

When and where do you want to meet up?

Dave

Righteo then! Say 1000 in betws-y-coed, do you know where the litle chef is? not sure it is open anymore, the petrol station sure isn't!

What sort of kit do you have? is your TD5? and have you ever been laning before?

[Pete H]

Thanks for the welcome Geo

Been searching this site for the pheasant steps - looks interesting!!

Carwash sounds good to - assuming its not too high as my TD5 has no snorkle!

When and where do you want to meet up?

Dave

The car wash is good Pic 1 (http://www.landrovernet.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=395&catid=member&imageuser=1729),Pic 2 (http://www.landrovernet.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=396&catid=member&imageuser=1729),Pic 3 (http://www.landrovernet.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=397&c=member&imageuser=1729) ,but a word of caution,rolls of barbed wire have been seen to have been dumped in the river,in the past,so just be carefull...And have a good day ;)

[Geobloke]

The car wash is good Pic 1 (http://www.landrovernet.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=395&catid=member&imageuser=1729),Pic 2 (http://www.landrovernet.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=396&catid=member&imageuser=1729),Pic 3 (http://www.landrovernet.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=397&c=member&imageuser=1729) ,but a word of caution,rolls of barbed wire have been seen to have been dumped in the river,in the past,so just be carefull...And have a good day ;)

Cheers fella! has been OK weatherwise for a couple of days so the water level should be fairly low! Damn pity JJ isn't coming, if his V8 can make it through so can we!!! :D :D

Just trying to sort out a route now! Is a real pity you cannot come mate!

[Hoodoo]

You got company! That's good. I tend to wander over into the Ceriog Valley from Llangollen or Glyndwfrdwy, then spend a bit of time on the figure of eight at the back of Llanarmon, and going off in the general direction of Oswestry. Several ways out, but usually the Wayfarer or the one over the top from the Llanrhaedr direction into Llandrillo. Depends on what sort of mood I'm in and how much coffee's left in the flask!
Regards,

[Geobloke]

You got company! That's good. I tend to wander over into the Ceriog Valley from Llangollen or Glyndwfrdwy, then spend a bit of time on the figure of eight at the back of Llanarmon, and going off in the general direction of Oswestry. Several ways out, but usually the Wayfarer or the one over the top from the Llanrhaedr direction into Llandrillo. Depends on what sort of mood I'm in and how much coffee's left in the flask!
Regards,

Ah yes mental note, get flask out ready!

[DavejDavies]

Geo

10 in Betws will be fine, know where the little chief is, I am in a blue TD5 truck cab, not been green-laning before but I have done landrover experience and survived a few of the Landcraft forest trips (very good days out).

Got a good tow rope, hi-lift, steering guard, 7.50 Rangemasters & tow-points front and back but the rest is standard.

See you tomorrow

Dave

[Geobloke]

Geo

10 in Betws will be fine, know where the little chief is, I am in a blue TD5 truck cab, not been green-laning before but I have done landrover experience and survived a few of the Landcraft forest trips (very good days out).

Got a good tow rope, hi-lift, steering guard, 7.50 Rangemasters & tow-points front and back but the rest is standard.

See you tomorrow

Dave

Ah that be plenty! plenty! and if anything your probably more qualified than me with your courses!

PM on the way fella!

[Geobloke]

Ah that be plenty! plenty! and if anything your probably more qualified than me with your courses!

PM on the way fella!

Oh actually an email cos you cannot accept pms!

[Pete H]

Oh actually an email cos you cannot accept pms!

Thats cos hes not reached the magic number of 10 posts,then pm service will become available..

Im sorry i cant make it too fella,looks like you are up for a good days laning :)

[Geobloke]

Thats cos hes not reached the magic number of 10 posts,then pm service will become available..

Im sorry i cant make it too fella,looks like you are up for a good days laning :)


Oooo eck mate! you might be right! what yer doing next weekend?

[Pete H]

Oooo eck mate! you might be right! what yer doing next weekend?

Going to Oxford......Its going to be the New year before i can even get out on my bike,never mind the Landy :eek:

[Geobloke]

Going to Oxford......Its going to be the New year before i can even get out on my bike,never mind the Landy :eek:

You up for a chat on the old dawg n bown?

[Pete H]

You up for a chat on the old dawg n bown?

What,dont you mean you want lane advice,and dont want to get lost :D :D

Only kiddin.;)

[Geobloke]

What,dont you mean you want lane advice,and dont want to get lost :D :D

Only kiddin.;)

Lane advice cos I don't wanna do anything dodgey! :p

[Mogwyth]

Buqqer. Wish I had soon this post earlier, would have tried to hitch a ride:D

[Geobloke]

Buqqer. Wish I had soon this post earlier, would have tried to hitch a ride:D

Yuo still wanna?

[Mogwyth]

Yuo still wanna?

Would love too, but couple of hours ago wife commited me to helping friends move some stuff from thier house to the tip:(:( :(

Maybe next time.

[Geobloke]

Would love too, but couple of hours ago wife commited me to helping friends move some stuff from thier house to the tip:(:( :(

Maybe next time.

LOL ah yes that happens! definately the next time tho fella!

[Pete H]

Geo,you need to sort out a trip for January,then others can join(me included),you gonna organize one?

[Geobloke]

Geo,you need to sort out a trip for January,then others can join(me included),you gonna organize one?

Yup sure! sounds like a good idea! do the lanes round North Wales!

Will start a thread in a bit! Good idea matey!

[Mogwyth]

Cheers

Should have got a 90 instead of the 110, wouldn't have had this problem with her volunteering me to do things, got to take 8 kids from the local youth club (of which she's the treasurer) to some event or other in the week. It's easier than getting a mini bus she says, this from someone who when I brought said what do you want that old heap for.

[Geobloke]

Cheers

Should have got a 90 instead of the 110, wouldn't have had this problem with her volunteering me to do things, got to take 8 kids from the local youth club (of which she's the treasurer) to some event or other in the week. It's easier than getting a mini bus she says, this from someone who when I brought said what do you want that old heap for.

LMAO yeah they always find a use for them and you don't they! I had such alot of stick from my lady when I got Eva! "you coulda bought a new car or a sexy 2nd hand sports car with the money you spent" Can you really see me in a car??? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

She's slowly coming round!

Would you be up for the january laning trip if we organised it slightly more in advance?

[Mogwyth]

Certianly would.

Never done any laning before so would welcome the opportunity to ride shotgun with some else, just better not mention it to my daughter or she'll want to come too.

[jjsaul]

Would have loved to have come Geo but i dont have the time :(

Can you make the january trip after the 24th please :) (I have exams until then.....)

Cheers,

[Pete H]

Would have loved to have come Geo but i dont have the time :(

Can you make the january trip after the 24th please :) (I have exams until then.....)

Cheers,

End of Jan would be good for me too.................

So how did it go today guys?

[toppa]

Hope you had a great day and thought about the likes of me who were working!!!!

Cheers

[series 3]

hello chaps , i would be very intrusted in a trip out , in jan , if there is room

cheers
Dafydd

[Hoodoo]

Dafydd,
You sorted another motor yet?
Regards,

[red]

how did go did you have a good day ?

[Geobloke]

how did go did you have a good day ?

Ah yes the day! It was interesting!! :eek:

[Mogwyth]

Ah yes the day! It was interesting!! :eek:

Do tell what did we miss

[Pete H]

Ah yes the day! It was interesting!! :eek:

I request pictures....Please :)

[Pete H]

Or did you stay in bed :scratchCh

[DavejDavies]

Geo

Thanks again for a very eventful day out - certainly a day to long remember!!

Few photos attached

Regards Dave

[jjsaul]

Was that on the pheasant pen steps Dave?

If so you were lucky it didnt roll down the hill :eek:

[jjsaul]

Or did you stay in bed :scratchCh
Nah he went to Tesco's instead :D

[DavejDavies]

Was that on the pheasant pen steps Dave?

If so you were lucky it didnt roll down the hill


Yes well spotted!

Looks worst than it was - at least that's what i keep telling myself!!

Geo was a hero, we had an interesting 2 man, 2 hi-lift recovery operation!

All was well in the end appart from a few dents

[Geobloke]

Have put a thread up here (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=363069#post363069)

[series 3]

Dafydd,
You sorted another motor yet?
Regards

hi John , hope you are well .

yep i bought a m reg 300tdi defender 90 about a month ago , so far converted her to a truck top , 34" tyres , diff guards , and a whole host of stuff waiting for some spare cash to implement

[Hoodoo]

When you're ready, we'll show them how the steps SHOULD be done!
Seriously, glad everyone was ok after that!
regards,

[series 3]

sounds good to me :D

havent been laning for months and months ,

[Geobloke]

When you're ready, we'll show them how the steps SHOULD be done!
Seriously, glad everyone was ok after that!
regards,

Ay up mate wot yer saying like? eh? :eek: ;)

Not all of us tripped up yer know! ;)

[Hoodoo]

No criticism intended Geo!! That's one of the two 'easy over' spots in the valley, the other being the chicken leg 'V' gulley down into Glyn Ceriog itself. That one I don't go down solo when it's wet, just in case. The steps are ok if you get the approach angle right, but even then the articulation of the rear axle is something to behold! I think Dafydd can vouch for how far off the ground one of my wheels got. You don't realise when you're in the vehicle though! Last time I went down I noticed that my motor was bottoming out in a few places - things are getting deeper!
Regards,

[Geobloke]

No criticism intended Geo!! That's one of the two 'easy over' spots in the valley, the other being the chicken leg 'V' gulley down into Glyn Ceriog itself. That one I don't go down solo when it's wet, just in case. The steps are ok if you get the approach angle right, but even then the articulation of the rear axle is something to behold! I think Dafydd can vouch for how far off the ground one of my wheels got. You don't realise when you're in the vehicle though! Last time I went down I noticed that my motor was bottoming out in a few places - things are getting deeper!
Regards,

Non taken mate! I know there are worse places around the Ceiriog valley! and I know the gulley well, I walked up and down it several times during my DofE course! I certainly would not take Eva up or down that gulley with that tent on her roof Uh uh no way! However I would love to try it!

[steve@offroadin]

wuss :D

[Geobloke]

wuss :D

LOL cool pic Steve! :D

[jjsaul]

And if its the same place...

[Geobloke]

And if its the same place...

Yes same place young JJ and probably the best pic I have yet to see of your 110! Nice!

[jjsaul]

Yes same place young JJ and probably the best pic I have yet to see of your 110! Nice!

:) Thank you

I'm pretty sure Lewis took that pic for me.

I didn't realise how much of a drop there was in the gulley until i saw the pics afterwards :eek: :rolleyes:

[Paul Humphreys]

Its nice around here, lots of good driving places.

Paul

[LandyV8]

And if its the same place... i think we will be doing that one again at christmas james.

[LandyV8]

here are some more of the same place, Great track

[Geobloke]

here are some more of the same place, Great track


Ooooo I wanna play too!! I wanna Play too! :D

[buzz]

Ooooo I wanna play too!! I wanna Play too! :D


Me too me too when can I come? Can i can I please?....:p

[Strange Rover]

Now thats a lane I have not seen,

any one got a O/S refference for it ?

cheers

[Geobloke]

Now thats a lane I have not seen,

any one got a O/S refference for it ?

cheers

IIRC it is AltiBadi and leads down in to Llangollen, might be wrong tho!

[Hoodoo]

The 'V' gulley into Glyn Cerioig runs from 190382 to 203382. The Bady from 204394 to 219412.
I would suggest driving the Bady downhill as the lady at the bottom has horses and they get disturbed by the sound of revving engines caused by vehicles trying to go uphill.
Regards,

[Geobloke]

The 'V' gulley into Glyn Cerioig runs from 190382 to 203382. The Bady from 204394 to 219412.
I would suggest driving the Bady downhill as the lady at the bottom has horses and they get disturbed by the sound of revving engines caused by vehicles trying to go uphill.
Regards,

Cheers for that. I have also heard that the lady at the bottom of Bady is a bit firey when peeps want to drive up the hill! Mind you if it was causing distress to my animals I would too!

[KcMediaServices]

:) That looks superb! I'll go for some of that!:rolleyes:

[jjsaul]

although i as proved (and lewis will confirm) i managed to overheat a V8 coming down hill :D

[plumbari]

The 'V' gulley into Glyn Cerioig runs from 190382 to 203382. The Bady from 204394 to 219412.
I would suggest driving the Bady downhill as the lady at the bottom has horses and they get disturbed by the sound of revving engines caused by vehicles trying to go uphill.
Regards,
Hi John does she have an old Cossack in the drive as well .Cheers Dave

[Hoodoo]

Dave,
Is that the person or the vehicle?? If she's got a Niva in the drive, she must be an ok sort of person! I'll have to check.
Regards,

[plumbari]

Hi John did the lane a couple of years ago with Boat painter upwards and we had a chat with her and the Niva was up for sale ,Seen better days as i remember (The Niva) Not the woman lol Cheers Dave

[series 3]

was out for a small drive yesterday , and just as you come out of the forest in glynceriog heading to the A5 where you leave the dirt track to the good tarmac road , there was a lot of bikers , seam to have made them selfs a dirt track to race on :(

[Hoodoo]

Yeah, they go down that churned up track to the left of the cattle grid. Don't know who owns it, but it's not a BOAT or UCR. Or have I got the wrong place? Thinking of the forest on the way down into Glyndwyrdwy?
Regards,

[series 3]

yep your on the right road John , bt if you where coming over the cattle grid heading doen to Gylndwyrdwy they have made them selfs a mud track on the Right handside , quite a bit off the road , there was two transit vans parked up so the must be non road legal bikes

[Geobloke]

yep your on the right road John , bt if you where coming over the cattle grid heading doen to Gylndwyrdwy they have made them selfs a mud track on the Right handside , quite a bit off the road , there was two transit vans parked up so the must be non road legal bikes

Yup they were buzzing away when I went over! couldn't work out where the heck it was coming from!

[Hoodoo]

That side's Forestry land. Ought to get your mate to take his tractor up there and remove the vans, Dafydd!!
Regards,

[series 3]

Ought to get your mate to take his tractor up there and remove the vans,

he would do it for free , Delamy would do any thing for a cheap(well he is a farmer) laugth ;)