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bobzilla7
14th Mar 2006, 22:11
Had a trip planned this Saturday to include the Gap and other local lanes and two vehicles have dropped out due to technical difficulties. I therefore have space for one, possibly two vehicles. One will require a winch (just in case due to the lanes I have planned). Panel damage maybe a possibility so no shinies! Any takers?
bobzilla7
15th Mar 2006, 20:12
No interest then I take it?
jjsaul
15th Mar 2006, 20:21
Would love to if i had the time but unfortunately we're busy. :(
bobzilla7
15th Mar 2006, 20:28
It's bad - had to call it off last October for similar reasons.
Oh well, roll on September.

The offer runs out at the end of this evening as I will plan a more local route.
Can't say I asked! And i had some cracking lanes planned!
landrover598
15th Mar 2006, 21:23
I'll be going up the gap on Sunday, as long as most of the snow and ice has gone (too dangerous if not)

Taking a couple of shineys with me though ! (including myself)
bobzilla7
15th Mar 2006, 22:51
The Gap is fine for shineys - it was the others I had planned that were not!

If the freezing point is below the mountain tops then it's a definite no no!
Paul Humphreys
15th Mar 2006, 22:57
Doing the Gap sunday.

Paul
GezC
16th Mar 2006, 02:30
where is the gap ,Im sure ive done it just not to good with the old nick names...if its not to far away . might be able to join you. If thats ok.
GezC
16th Mar 2006, 02:38
:rolleyes: Thats if the Anglsey project dosnt come off..... cabin fever ..need to get out !
DavejDavies
16th Mar 2006, 03:17
where is the gap ,Im sure ive done it just not to good with the old nick names...if its not to far away . might be able to join you. If thats ok.

South Wales - somewhere ....
bobzilla7
16th Mar 2006, 08:19
Near Brecon
ROB 110 HICAP
16th Mar 2006, 12:22
..and only open mid march-mid april ish and sept ish
landrover598
16th Mar 2006, 14:28
..and only open mid march-mid april ish and sept ish

March 1 - 31

Sep 1 - Oct 15

Paul, which way and when are you driving it, may see you around, what vehicle you in ?
Paul Humphreys
16th Mar 2006, 14:34
We are heading down from Newtown. Doing some others on the way down. I will be in a 3 door white RRC. I am not sure who else is coming with me.

Paul
landrover598
16th Mar 2006, 14:37
Well be driving it South to North late morning / lunch time, keep an eye out for 4 landies, led by a grey 100" defender (myslef)
Paul Humphreys
16th Mar 2006, 14:41
Will do Dave.

Paul
bobzilla7
16th Mar 2006, 19:22
Be careful guys - the mountain weather today said the freezing point was above 300m in the Beacons and the top of the Gap road is above that. The steps can be trecherous in icy conditions and it's a long way down!

I'm doing a different set of lanes to be on the safe side.

Have fun!
Paul Humphreys
16th Mar 2006, 19:25
Will keep an eye on it thanks. CRAG have a team that are working on a foot bridge all weekend. I will give them a call saturady to see what it is like.

Paul
bobzilla7
16th Mar 2006, 19:38
This is a good site to get a snap shot of the weather on the day. It's what i use when I'm out walking or climbing in the brecons.

http://www.metoffice.com/loutdoor/mountainsafety/brecon.html

There's a similar one for Northe Wales and the Lakes.
Paul Humphreys
16th Mar 2006, 19:44
Thanks for that. When I have talked to them saturday. I will post what I know here.

Paul
bobzilla7
19th Mar 2006, 17:42
Three of us went to the Wye Valley in the end - seemed a good place to get out of the wind (technically half of it is in England I know but I started this thread in Wales)! Drove some craking lanes and explored a few new ones. Almost all narrow, steep and rocky. Richard got stuck on lane number 13! Bit of a mud hole where the Forestry had cut a track across the lane, but not allowed for drainage from the lane - consequently a deep muddy hole had formed.

Sorry you couldn't make Dave and Luke - hope ya get the vehicle fixed soon!
bobzilla7
19th Mar 2006, 17:45
And here's a few of Richard stuck in the Forestry created mud hole.

Strange - Rafe and I had no probs. Maybe he took a different line!
Stephen
19th Mar 2006, 17:55
Three of us went to the Wye Valley in the end

Nice.
I really want to do the Wye Valley / Tintern sometime as it's close to my home turf I grow up in yet I do not know any of the lanes or where they are.
I have a greenlaning DVD shot in that area, but it gave no clues.
bobzilla7
19th Mar 2006, 18:02
Well Steve, we must sort a date to make another visit as there's still a few more I want to take a look at! And I'd love to go back as we had a great day.

Another GLASS member will be more than welcome to join us. Due to the type of lanes and the area, three vehicles are max in my opinion.
Stephen
19th Mar 2006, 18:37
Well Steve, we must sort a date to make another visit
Would be great, you know my email so let me know.
toppa
19th Mar 2006, 18:51
Looks like a great day was had, real shame we couldnt make it, Bl==dy land rovers!!!!


Cheers