4x4ledbury Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 can any one come on this lane trip i would be intrested what would be a good starting place .i would sleep in the back of the landy with the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Firstly this is not an organized trip, just a group of Land Rover enthusiasts turning up at the same time and place to do some off roading! Anyone is welcome to turn-up as long as we have enough people to lead the way, not an issue so far. You may find a hotel car park to sleep over in, or a campsite where others may be staying. As it stands I suspect we will all meet at say 09.30 Saturday morning in the car park (lots of space) of The Wild Pheasant on the A5 1/2mile north of Llangollen. If others wish to team up and start from an alternative place thats up to them. Once assembled we will head off on groups of 4 possibly 5 vehicles to different starting points as yet to be determined. Finishing the day before dusk at respective accommodation then meeting up if desired for a beer or two and something to eat. Sunday probably a shorter day out for most so they can get home, otherwise similar format to Saturday. Hope this helps. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdicky Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Me and Jon W are still planning on joining you guys, we'll probably kip in his van in a car park somewhere so don't need accomodation. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 SWMBO and I have booked at the Wild Pheasant for Friday and Saturday night, incl dinner on Friday night. They stop serving food at 9pm so we'd better not break down on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 John 1 x twin booked JST and myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I might be able to make this now. Tentatively put Jude & I down as attending. We will camp somewhere, so no need for a hotel. How intense are the lanes we are planning? I have the Patriot & RTT in place, so could really do with not putting my old boy on its side. John (Turbocharger) remember, I owe you a beer! Also found these pictures of lanes in North Wales, to whet the collective appetite. Wales Lanes Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Martin The routes are down to individuals, so any route taken is at your own risk, if you don't like the route of the vehicles in front, you can divert. I doubt very much that anyone will be intending to damage their vehicles given the need to travel home. N.Wales is likely to be a lot less severe that what you would expect to find crossing Africa, so a roof rack and tent should help with the learning curve of your and your vehicles limitations in an off road environment. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Lama Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Jen and I are booked into the hotel for Friday and Saturday See you there Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Martin The routes are down to individuals, so any route taken is at your own risk, if you don't like the route of the vehicles in front, you can divert. I doubt very much that anyone will be intending to damage their vehicles given the need to travel home. N.Wales is likely to be a lot less severe that what you would expect to find crossing Africa, so a roof rack and tent should help with the learning curve of your and your vehicles limitations in an off road environment. John Cheers John. I know I can divert if I choose to, but the whole point of us all getting together is to get to meet each other face to face, and have fun together as a group . I dont really want to find myself in a situation where I end up spending most of my driving day on my own. I appreciate that nobody will want to intentionally damage their vehicle; but some might be able to cope with some body damage better than I can. The reason for me wanting to come on the trip in the first place, is to meet some new people, and as you say, get some more off-road experience with a laden vehicle. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Cheers John. I know I can divert if I choose to, but the whole point of us all getting together is to get to meet each other face to face, and have fun together as a group . I dont really want to find myself in a situation where I end up spending most of my driving day on my own. I appreciate that nobody will want to intentionally damage their vehicle; but some might be able to cope with some body damage better than I can. The reason for me wanting to come on the trip in the first place, is to meet some new people, and as you say, get some more off-road experience with a laden vehicle. Martin Martin, I have done a fair few lanes in Wales in the past, albeit not this exact region, and I've not found them to be damaging. Now Dartmoor, that's another matter - many lanes I drove there were only just wide enough for a Suzuki! My truck is pretty old, and I have to look hard to find an undamaged panel, but I still aim to avoid any more. I think I have only sustained a small number of 'laning scars' in the 15 years we've been together. Generally I would say that if a route is likely to cause that much damage we possibly ought not to be there. Scratches from hedges will polish out, and Holly bushes always sound far worse than they really are I'm sure you will be quite OK on this trip. With the travel plans of yours I have read about so far I imagine you will be practicing driving to avoid trouble rather than go looking for it. Look forward to meeting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Any trip to the LLangollen area will certainly involve a drive of the Wayfearer lane and I wouldn't hestitate to drive a brand new Range Rover across it. BUT, it is a wonderful lane with great veiws and some technical driving and would be worth the trip to do this one lane alone. The Pheasant pen steps lane!! Now that is a different kettle of fish...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Any trip to the LLangollen area will certainly involve a drive of the Wayfearer lane and I wouldn't hestitate to drive a brand new Range Rover across it as it is unlikey to be mine it wont matter what happens to it ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Anyone know the LR 1:5o sheet no for the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 James Take your pick from here - http://leisure.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/products/paper-maps/paper-maps-ordnance-survey-great-britain/paper-maps-ordnance-survey-great-britain-os-landranger-map John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 James, I grabbed 115, 116, 124 & 125.... If we go any further east or south I'll rely on Memory Map only. (Too far east and we'll be heading for Pete Attryde / LandyMan Luke's houses for cups of tea.....) Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Anyone know the LR 1:5o sheet no for the area? Hi James Now I can't go, you can have my maps if you want, have 115, 116, 124, 125 & 126. Also have 135 & 136 if you are venture south a bit. I can post them or can send them with John, headhunter, to pick up from when there. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Any trip to the LLangollen area will certainly involve a drive of the Wayfearer lane..... it is a wonderful lane with great veiws and some technical driving and would be worth the trip to do this one lane alone. Now then, I have driven the Wayfarers Pass before (on my own) and I have to admit, it was very far from being a wonderful lane. To be honest I was actually quite bored for almost all of it except the tight gates right at the end. Was I missing something? Those gates were a bit hair-raising though! SWMBO is not that clued up on giving me hand signal directions (despite me constantly trying to educate her ) and I pretty much had to navigate my way through on my own. They were all OK actually, apart from one, where the gate was about a fag paper away from me mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 (Too far east and we'll be heading for Pete Attryde / LandyMan Luke's houses for cups of tea.....) Neil excellent you can help me lift my roofrack on! Not going to able to make this trip, don't think I have time after my VIC check Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi James Now I can't go, you can have my maps if you want, have 115, 116, 124, 125 & 126. Also have 135 & 136 if you are venture south a bit. I can post them or can send them with John, headhunter, to pick up from when there. Cheers Steve Steve that would be ideal if thats OK, please could you send them up with John if thats not too much trouble, or if its easier post them. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Now then, I have driven the Wayfarers Pass before (on my own) and I have to admit, it was very far from being a wonderful lane. To be honest I was actually quite bored for almost all of it except the tight gates right at the end. Was I missing something? Those gates were a bit hair-raising though! SWMBO is not that clued up on giving me hand signal directions (despite me constantly trying to educate her ) and I pretty much had to navigate my way through on my own. They were all OK actually, apart from one, where the gate was about a fag paper away from me mirror Those gates are the wide ones, I can send you to some with less room! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Due to financial constraints, I don't think I will be able to join you guys for this trip. Would love to, but the Land Rover is literally bleeding me dry and so needs to be holed up for a bit. Hope you all have a good time though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy_Gonzales Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hi All, Im up for tagging along on this... How many trucks going now? Please notify me of the meet dates amd location etc and will see you there. Thanks Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 GBMud + ? (twin room) My passenger had to pull out so I have not yet booked a room - I may take SWMBO... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Quite a worrying trend Chris for this trip John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Quite a worrying trend Chris for this trip Passengers pulling out or people bringing SWMBOs? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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