jon888999 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hi. I used to green lane loads in the late 80's. in a series 2a. Now i've got a discovery and fixed the floor. I've been out a few times but most of the green lanes we used to use are either shut or don't appear to be used much. Went a long the downs, between Harting and Cocking, halfway a long it appeared that it was also shut allthough didn't see any signs at the end, so was too late. Anyway any ideas? Looking in the Petersfield, Midhurst, Liphook, Emsworth, Chichester area east meon etc. Know loads of lanes but not sure of the ststus of them. My Discovery is a 200 standard except fo MT tyres. Not too worried about scratches etc. Thanks any ideas? Or anybody want to go on a greenlane expedition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest otchie1 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hi.I used to green lane loads in the late 80's. in a series 2a. Now i've got a discovery and fixed the floor. I've been out a few times but most of the green lanes we used to use are either shut or don't appear to be used much. Went a long the downs, between Harting and Cocking, halfway a long it appeared that it was also shut allthough didn't see any signs at the end, so was too late. Anyway any ideas? Looking in the Petersfield, Midhurst, Liphook, Emsworth, Chichester area east meon etc. Know loads of lanes but not sure of the ststus of them. My Discovery is a 200 standard except fo MT tyres. Not too worried about scratches etc. Thanks any ideas? Or anybody want to go on a greenlane expedition? Shires LRC will be your best bet on that. Other members a little more in your area will be along shortly, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMachine Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 You could try http://forum.fourwheeldriveclub.com/index.php We are always out and about Hants and Surrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hi there Best place to start is on the Ordnance Survey (the orange Explorer ones are best) maps of the areas and the Rights of Way sections of the County Council websites. Hants has a really good one with an online map HCC Vehicles are allowed on Byways Open to All Traffic or BOATS for short (Marked as ++++ on the maps) unless they are closed temporarily or permanently through a TRO (Traffic Regulation Order) - Hants TROs are listed on their website above I would recommend hooking up with people who know the areas well and can show you the lanes that are "legal"....you'll find that most the of South Downs Way is now off limits for vehicles due to the lanes being downgraded to Restricted Byways after the NERC Act (Governments!!!). This is especially the case in West Sussex where there are b*gger all BOATs. I hope that helps. I know the lanes around P'field quite well and got OS maps marked up. Drove a new one yesterday Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denviks Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 also try plcuk..............i am a member there and we do lots down that way.... www.plcuk.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi thereBest place to start is on the Ordnance Survey (the orange Explorer ones are best) maps of the areas and the Rights of Way sections of the County Council websites. Hants has a really good one with an online map HCC Vehicles are allowed on Byways Open to All Traffic or BOATS for short (Marked as ++++ on the maps) unless they are closed temporarily or permanently through a TRO (Traffic Regulation Order) - Hants TROs are listed on their website above I would recommend hooking up with people who know the areas well and can show you the lanes that are "legal"....you'll find that most the of South Downs Way is now off limits for vehicles due to the lanes being downgraded to Restricted Byways after the NERC Act (Governments!!!). This is especially the case in West Sussex where there are b*gger all BOATs. I hope that helps. I know the lanes around P'field quite well and got OS maps marked up. Drove a new one yesterday Cheers Rob Thanks to all who've replied. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Thanks to all who've replied. Jon I go out a lot in Sussex and have been up into Hampshire and in a week or so when my rear axle is back on your welcome to come along with me and my mate in his disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 I go out a lot in Sussex and have been up into Hampshire and in a week or so when my rear axle is back on your welcome to come along with me and my mate in his disco Hi, That would be great. Let me know when, where etc. Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hi, That would be great. Let me know when, where etc.Cheers Jon I will PM you, normally we're out every weekend but I am fitting an 11" Llama4x4 suspension kit and axles + front and rear lockers so have been off the road. Hopefully I will be done for next weekend but will let you know Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 I will PM you, normally we're out every weekend but I am fitting an 11" Llama4x4 suspension kit and axles + front and rear lockers so have been off the road.Hopefully I will be done for next weekend but will let you know Steve Just wondered if you know Niel who used to work for ASS Ltd? He used to go greenlaning with some lads from Worthing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hi.I used to green lane loads in the late 80's. in a series 2a. Now i've got a discovery and fixed the floor. I've been out a few times but most of the green lanes we used to use are either shut or don't appear to be used much. Went a long the downs, between Harting and Cocking, halfway a long it appeared that it was also shut allthough didn't see any signs at the end, so was too late. Anyway any ideas? Looking in the Petersfield, Midhurst, Liphook, Emsworth, Chichester area east meon etc. Know loads of lanes but not sure of the ststus of them. My Discovery is a 200 standard except fo MT tyres. Not too worried about scratches etc. Thanks any ideas? Or anybody want to go on a greenlane expedition? Jon You might also want to try CORE 4x4 near Emsworth once a month....? CORE 4x4 A few us might be going on 16th of this month....you can go as gentle or severe as you desire Shire LRC also have a new site nr Rowlands Castle - Oct 26th. HTH Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Just wondered if you know Niel who used to work for ASS Ltd? He used to go greenlaning with some lads from Worthing? Nope I am afraid not I work for EDF Energy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Nope I am afraid not I work for EDF Energy On the distribution side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeLandy Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hi.I used to green lane loads in the late 80's. in a series 2a. Now i've got a discovery and fixed the floor. I've been out a few times but most of the green lanes we used to use are either shut or don't appear to be used much. Went a long the downs, between Harting and Cocking, halfway a long it appeared that it was also shut allthough didn't see any signs at the end, so was too late. Anyway any ideas? Looking in the Petersfield, Midhurst, Liphook, Emsworth, Chichester area east meon etc. Know loads of lanes but not sure of the ststus of them. My Discovery is a 200 standard except fo MT tyres. Not too worried about scratches etc. Thanks any ideas? Or anybody want to go on a greenlane expedition? check the calendar here www.fourwheeldriveclub.com - often out and about in Hants & Surrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Jon You might also want to try CORE 4x4 near Emsworth once a month....? CORE 4x4 A few us might be going on 16th of this month....you can go as gentle or severe as you desire Shire LRC also have a new site nr Rowlands Castle - Oct 26th. HTH Rob Thanks Rob, Went on Sunday it was great! Broke my seat though! Got a concrete block under it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Jon You might also want to try CORE 4x4 near Emsworth once a month....? CORE 4x4 A few us might be going on 16th of this month....you can go as gentle or severe as you desire Shire LRC also have a new site nr Rowlands Castle - Oct 26th. HTH Rob Just wondered if anybody has any pictures from Core last Sunday that they could send me? Specificially of the K reg green disco with rusty bumpers? LOL. 2 boys in the back want to show the pictures off at school etc! The plate is K90J--, with a big bloke driving with no hair! Well not on his head!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Just wondered if anybody has any pictures from Core last Sunday that they could send me? Specificially of the K reg green disco with rusty bumpers? LOL. 2 boys in the back want to show the pictures off at school etc! The plate is K90J--, with a big bloke driving with no hair! Well not on his head!! Sorry, I didn't take any pictures but had a good wander round in the Classic for a few hours. First visit to CORE and really liked it. The clay was a s*d to clean off that evening though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi, Is anybody going out tomorrow(2ND November) in this area? If so i'd love to join you. Cheers jON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 .......... The clay was a s*d to clean off that evening though Your not kidding. Had my power washer going for about 2 hours trying to get the Dakar clean. Good fun though. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon888999 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Your not kidding.Had my power washer going for about 2 hours trying to get the Dakar clean. Good fun though. Steve Only just got the mud off the drive!! Going back to core next week to gat all dirty again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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