Grant. Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hi, anyone know of any good lanes near the St Albans, Berkhamstead, Hemel Hempstead, Bovingdon type of area??? Nearer the better!!! Thanks Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I dont have my map of the area to hand, and i'm not going to the LR in this rain, but I will try & describe the ones I know for you. If you head out of St Albans towards Redbourn, go a 100 yards past that gay bar (Fudge, I think its called) & turn right on the little road down to Redbournbury Mill, where there is a nice ford to cross. This can be a great ford after heavy rain, and not bad at any other time. Follow this track on for a hundred metres or so to the next ford (a bit shallower.) Wade through & head straight on, DONT turn sharp left IN the ford. You can follow this track for a couple of miles. It is predominantley a surfaced road, but a pleasant drive nonetheless. If you drive it on a Sunday, there will be several 4x4's driving here, so there are a couple of opportunities to drive on the side slopes, as passing places are non-existent. At the end of the track, turn left onto the main road, then take your very next right, towards the golf course. At the end of the golf course, turn right & then second left, which looks like it is taking you down someones driveway. Head towards the houses, and the track starts up again to your left, down a nice tight, bumpy & muddy track. You can link up this route, to several other tracks around the Sandridge/Wheathampstead/Hatfield area. There are a couple of fords just off lower Luton road in the village of Barton. I know of a few others, but it is quite hard to describe from memory. I will get my map out later when the rain stops. Hope this helps. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 If you head out of St Albans towards Redbourn, go a 100 yards past that gay bar (Fudge, I think its called) & turn right on the little road down to Redbournbury Mill, where there is a nice ford to cross. This can be a great ford after heavy rain, and not bad at any other time. Follow this track on for a hundred metres or so to the next ford (a bit shallower.) Wade through & head straight on, DONT turn sharp left IN the ford. You can follow this track for a couple of miles. It is predominantley a surfaced road, but a pleasant drive nonetheless. If you drive it on a Sunday, there will be several 4x4's driving here, so there are a couple of opportunities to drive on the side slopes, as passing places are non-existent. At the end of the track, turn left onto the main road, then take your very next right, towards the golf course. Hi Martin Is this track called Beesonend Lane????? Also do you have any more lane names so i can find them easily on google maps aswell? Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Yes, thats the name!!!! I was racking my brain for the name, it was on the tip of my tongue!!! I dont know any of the other names off hand, but I discovered most of these simply by exploring. When I found something that looked nice, I got out the map & checked if it was OK to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Grant, You really need to get yourself some 1:50k OS maps. They show lanes that you can legally drive along, namely Byways Open To All Traffic (BOATs) and Unclassified County Roads (UCRs). If you need a hand to see what's what, I'm not a million miles away in Letchworth Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Grant, You really need to get yourself some 1:50k OS maps. They show lanes that you can legally drive along, namely Byways Open To All Traffic (BOATs) and Unclassified County Roads (UCRs). If you need a hand to see what's what, I'm not a million miles away in Letchworth Mo Kk Kl thanks Mo, appreciate that, will look for some maps now! Take Care Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 You're welcome, let me know how you get on. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 give me a PM, could maybe take you about berko if you want as there are quite a few lanes. Some of them are rather tight though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 give me a PM, could maybe take you about berko if you want as there are quite a few lanes.Some of them are rather tight though! how tight we talking?, sounds gooood in my oppinion! Will pm you when i get back to the uk Thanks very very much!! Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVIT Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 we did the TOR tulip thingy round hertfordshire and did the long ane with water in it but that was about the only excititng bit about it, also the ford crossing near the mill which was bloody deep. yes g wagens im afraid sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Violets Lane Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Violets Lane Mo Whats violets lane like then? if its really good might be worth the drive! Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Violets Lane is over near Stansted Grant, and if it's high is a good 10 minute wade Not hardcore but fun Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi All, Thought I might wake this up and see if there is anyone around in the next few weeks who might want to go on a weekend? Just a thought Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I might be persuaded to come out and play a bit!! If you have not done Violets lane yet, I can take you down there if you like? I'm always up for a bit of wading. See me & SWMBO's video of it Might be nice to find out more about these lanes near Berkhampstead too. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yea, want to find these berko lanes aswell! Ideally if we could do a meet up after the 19th of June would be Great! I have a few other friends, all local down south to me and you who would join us aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yeah, i'm up for that! Just need to check dates out, think I might be in Italy from the 19th. Free any other time though. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 hmmm......... when you back from Italy?? Last uni exams on the 19th you see...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Cant remember when I'm back.....or even if that is the date i'm there!! I'm pretty sure it IS the 19th, and I think i'll be away for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 OK, well look forward to hearing back from you Any one else fancy showing us the local lanes around Berkhamstead?? Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I might be persuaded to come out and play a bit!!If you have not done Violets lane yet, I can take you down there if you like? I'm always up for a bit of wading. See me & SWMBO's video of it Might be nice to find out more about these lanes near Berkhampstead too. Martin Wow that looks amazing, I love lanes where the trees make a tunnel but this lane looks like a must drive even if it is easy. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Wow that looks amazing, I love lanes where the trees make a tunnel but this lane looks like a must drive even if it is easy. I have driven this lane several times now, and it has been vastly different each time. It has always been a whole lot of fun, especially when there are several Land Rovers in the water at the same time. Everyone meets up at the end to empty out spotlights & check things in the engine bay. This video was taken on my first visit to Violets which I thought was pretty hairy in places! Went back a few days later & the water level had dropped by about a foot, slightly disappointing, but fun nonetheless. Went back a couple of months ago & the water was a couple of feet higher than my first visit! Now THAT was hair-raising - the actual weight of water against the vehicle front surprised me a lot! Had about 6 inches in the cab but was grinning like a loon for ages afterward. Anytime anyone is up for a meet at Violets Lane, let me know. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcred Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Brings back memories when the lane was in full swing, we were in the tow vehicle, the l200 . It was very deep to say the least and without a snorkel was hair raising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I might be around Berko then, should be able to show you about? Think I know all the lanes and a few UCRs too for good measure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thanks guys, Will be after the 19th now as Uni exams are bearing down rapidly!! also trying to finish one of my best mates defenders, so he could come as well! But don't worry, will make a post on here as soon as i am free!!! Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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