Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Greenlanes close to Liverpool
Picked my two nephews up from school today (8 and 10). The 8 year old said it was the greatest car in the world, my brother has a Jeep, and the 10 year olds face was a picture when I put my foot down although I never got over 40. Promised I would take them off roading. So does anyone know of any easy lanes within an hours drive of Liverpool.
I'm sure Steve Smith or Spiderbaby will be able to guide you. As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
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5th Oct 2010 9:00 pm
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
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I just text steve now and he will be along in a bit life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
club BSS
5th Oct 2010 9:02 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Thanks guys.
5th Oct 2010 9:26 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1397
I seem to remember there's a family friendly off-road day at LRE Snowdonia this Sunday (at Bala - about 1.5 hours from Liverpool).
A day's marshalled drive around a muddy forest might be a treat for them.
Otherwise there are several lanes out towards Llangollen - Steve has a good knowledge of them - he's on afternoons this week - so get typing Slappus Cranius or I'll tell people about that photo of you in a compromising position.... I see no ships........
6th Oct 2010 8:44 am
steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
Posts: 2427
I would be able to spend more time green laning if the phone ever stops ringing, I'm stuck help me!!!!!
Andy, firstly
welcome to the Mudpluggers section A few tips first before venturing off road especially with me and similar members......
be prepared for off roading incidents ie scratches, punctures and the like, a change of clothing also is advisable.Your car has to be prepared properly ie things tied down inside the cabin last thing you need is a thermos flask flying through the windscreen.
I would certaily reccommend a one day off road tuition course at LRE or similar.
Try to get some maps etc as you do need to know where you are going just in case we get split up or whatever.
Pm me your number for a chat
SteveSteve
6th Oct 2010 1:44 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1397
Steve - I know you were stuck with the wi-fi - no need to tell everyone....
A change of clothing is a definite being with you!
Andy - welcome aboard - you're not a million miles from me or Slappus Cranius (Steve...)
KenI see no ships........
6th Oct 2010 1:53 pm
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Wirral, UK
Posts: 3067
Have a search for the Wayfarer route in North Wales - about an hour away from the Wirral so probably only a bit longer from 'over the water' and a great safe fun and remote-feeling track that takes you right over the tops. PM me for details or if I think on I'll post some route details here later on.
James
6th Oct 2010 1:54 pm
James W
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Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Cheers for the info. Steve will send you a PM. Wayfeares looks good with great views. Last time I was out was xmas just gone in the lakes with Kankku bit too extreme for my limited driving skills but great fun. I did post some details of the routes we drove if anyone interested.
Thanks again Andy
6th Oct 2010 7:09 pm
Chicken Duck
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Italy
Posts: 1387
Just been doing some research into the Wayfarer route and last post on CRAG forum dated 19th may this year-
Quote:
Phoned Council today. Repairs still not carried out. Engineer i/c was not there so unable to ask about dates for job etc.
Regards,
Anyone know if this is open or not?
15th Oct 2010 11:38 am
steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
Posts: 2427
I am sure it's open now, I know the gap green lane is now closed untill spring, also open is the Strata Florida,and Happy Valley. Steve
15th Oct 2010 1:11 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Just booked a day with Landcraft at Bala for the 14th Nov. Anyone had any experience with these. Guy on the phone was really helpfull so looking forward to that.
Andy
15th Oct 2010 2:29 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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Yep - they're known more on here as LRE Snowdonia - I'm guessing you spoke to either Charles or David C.
I've organised a few D3 only events with Dave M and Co - you'll have a gas.
I went down last Sunday to bash mine around.
Cheers
SBI see no ships........
15th Oct 2010 2:33 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1036
Andy Foster wrote:
Just booked a day with Landcraft at Bala for the 14th Nov. Anyone had any experience with these. Guy on the phone was really helpfull so looking forward to that.
Andy
Hi Andy, welcome aboard
Huyton / knotty Ash seems to be full of d3s
I havn't had a trip out since last Feb in the snow at Bala, so I might join you .
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A few tips first before venturing off road especially with me and similar members......
in the snow at Bala, so I might join you .
