JJB Serenity Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Are the lanes in the area quite challenging, both for the driver and the vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 That rather depends on the driver and vehicle in question. Any Landrover product should be OK but Freelanders/Evoques will likely struggle with ground clearance on rocky lanes. There will likely be some foliage so expect a little light scratching - I can think of one lane in particular that will cause extensive scratching. I plan to take my mostly standard Ninety on road biased ATs. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Chris, Sam reminded me of the lane where you were advising us to keep left to avoid slipping into the gully on the right..... Just as your truck dropped to the right.... One of the light hearted comedy moments... I think it was the same trip I slipped down a slate slab into a river bed on my tow bar... Nice noise it was too... All fun regardless.. Looking forward to the weekend already ! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I think it was the same trip I slipped down a slate slab into a river bed on my tow bar as the 110 tried to return to it's natural habitat... Nice noise it was too... All fun regardless.. Looking forward to the weekend already ! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I was up in this area a few weeks ago and we had no problems with some standard vehicles, mainly a Disco on 205s and a Freelander. We used waffles on the rock steps on Sarn Helen (though this is a fair way away from where you guys are headed) but other than that had no issues. As Chris said, watch the ground clearances on the Freelanders/smaller tyres vehicles and the rest is simple enough Some of the fords can be quite deep, but that's a case of checking beforehand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Are the lanes in the area quite challenging, both for the driver and the vehicle? There'll be nothing too frightening, John. Come along and enjoy Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Don't forget that I will be in a Toyota!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymorris Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Don't forget that I will be in a Toyota!!!!! Ah now where's my photo of somebody removing there propshaft by a bridge in Dolanog because they were having trouble with difflock/4 wd on there T*Y*T* And they say Land Rovers are unreliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks Chris, thanks Mo. I'm not worried about a few dents and scratches, I just want to be able to get home on Sunday Looking forward to it and so is the missus. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Ah now where's my photo of somebody removing there propshaft by a bridge in Dolanog because they were having trouble with difflock/4 wd on there T*Y*T* And they say Land Rovers are unreliable lol yes. It only does it when it is around LR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Mo, will you drive up on the Friday or Saturday morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm on the verge of booking the hotel, Would laning be saturday and sunday? I'll keep paul company in the jap corner with my patrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi there, New to the forum sorta, If I were to happen to be in the area at the same time would there be room for one more to join in? I'm guessing there will most likley be several groups organised entirly by themselves numbers dependant etc. Atb Jai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 John and James, I'll be driving up on Friday with V8 freak. You chaps are welcome to join us or we'll see you there. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 I am assuming that laneing will be Saturday and Sunday but it is your trip, you make the agenda. I might take in a lane on the trip up on Friday. I, and I think most others, are booked for the Friday and Saturday nights at the hotel, the landlady/manageress Wendy knows this. I assume that groups of ~4 will form in the bar Friday night if they are not in a group before. Why not start a new thread, 'Who wants to be in my group?'? I am sure that Paul Humphreys will advise on current GLASS/CRAG reccomendations, but groups larger than 5 need to split up really. Paul knows his way around very well and there is no shortage of lanes so no need to go in large groups. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'll keep paul company in the jap corner with my patrol You will have to watch out as some of the gateways are quite narrow. I have removed the arches from my 80 series. Groups of 5 will be fine. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I think we will have to drive up after work on Friday or early Saturday morning. I'll have to grab someone's number before hand and hopefully meet up with you all somewhere. Looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Cheers Mo, I will have to see what work is like nearer the time to confirm that I can actually make it. I would like to make it up either late Fri night or really early Sat morning give the 90 a good run out for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Also going are Innovate4x4 members: TJ101 / JST: Accommodation Booked Steve 200tdi: Accommodation Booked Weeble: Accommodation Booked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I've booked in friday and saturday nights. See everyone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud110 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 shame its so far north Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I've booked a room at the hotel - so I'll be there! I spent a while working in Barmouth, very close to there. The scenery was spectacular! I can't wait! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Lama Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Were booked in for Friday and Saturday can't wait Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1187 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'll be out that way, joining Dan. Dont know wether to take the disco or passenger in dans patrol yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I'm boooked into a Guest House just down the road with Sir Les of Hensonshire.... Also joining us for the weekend are Pete & Jin Attryde... More the merrier in the 110 I say ! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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