Disco Joe Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hello everyone, I'm planning a weekend of lanes in Wales and driving the Strata Florida is top of the list! I've never driven it before so would like a bit of advise and info on it please. Also any recomendations on surounding lanes or any that would be worth driving on the same weekend would be great. Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Be very wary of the river crossings. Be very wary of the river crossings. Be very wary of the river crossings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 especially after the rain we've had over the last week - would suspect it's un driveable at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2986 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Dont do it on your own. and......... Be very wary of the river crossings. Be very wary of the river crossings. Be very wary of the river crossings. I done it a few times, its stunning but you must be careful... Some of the river crossings can be very strong. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialbikejames Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 It's definately a lane to drive with another vehicle to start with, I did drive it solo last summer (we had a very dry summer last year) but I't is more of a risk. The last river crossing (where the young lass died in the Disco) is now quite cut up, and theres nothing to winch off. So care requried. The fords are deep and fast flowing, having said that- last time I drove it we passed a Series 1 petrol coming the other way. He wasn't on all cylinders but he was going ok, so not unpassable even when deep. There are loads of lanes you can link up with Strata to make a weekend, or just a day. Try using Trailwise or searching on here, there must be loads of threads on this. You running Memory Map? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 If possible try and find out what the weather is as late as you can before you set off. Because of the terrain there it's very prone to flash flooding and the like. I was supervising a Duke of Edinburgh expedition there a number of years ago and witnessed one of the rivers nearby rise by a total of 8ft over the course of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1809 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 It hasn't been un drivable this weekend, it bonnet deep on top defenders in places but a few lads went up there I know and have all made it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 For river levels you can use the EA's monitoring stations which can be accessed here http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/default.aspx This will allow you to monitor the river levels relatively in the area you are at. For Strata I also know that there has been some recent additional signage added to the route as detailed on the GLASS forums which should become apparent on the ground so follow that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialbikejames Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Good note above- the main point to consider when driving Strata is to stick to the right of way! It's getting steadily mullered by bell ends driving all over the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Joe Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yes don't worry I'll be travelling with a few other landys, I'm organising this trip for my local club and everyone on the trip will be confident and sensible drivers. I am using memory map on my laptop so I'll be plotting the route and others before hand. The trip won't be till April but I know it's Wales so normal weather patterns don't apply! If you have recommendations on other lanes that would be brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Is the strata florida open in February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevorevans Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Strata is open to drive all year round but you take your chances at this time of year especially after heavy rain, it can get scary!. Soar y mynydd is quite close and is also a lovely drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Would any body possibly be able to give me roughly 4 days worth of interlinking welsh green lanes, my friends and I are planning a trip down 1st to the 4th of february. I know people some people dislike disclosing information like this, but I am a land owner and conservation enthusiast myself and would really appreiciate some help. Thankyou! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I can help with that Dan ..... but you still owe me a Derbyshire trip :-) Drop me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 my names not dan but I can sort out a derbyshire laneing day (there isnt enought to do multiple days) no problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 OOo sorry - I got mixed up with dirty diesel.... I'm having trouble with my memory map though - I'm hoping I've not just lost all my overlays! If thats the case you might best have a look on trailwise to get the Welsh routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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