ecs0set
Member Since: 25 May 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 47
  
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| Newbie: Looking for buddy for Dorset green lane |
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Hi,
I've just bought a Discovery 4 and found a BOAT near Corfe Castle in Dorset. However given an almost complete lack of experience, I decided against being the guy that the local farmer has to tow out with his tractor and thought I'd wait to tag along with some people who know a bit more about what they are doing. I have a mate with a FFRR but he doesn't want to get any scratches on it!
I'm looking into a LandRover Experience Day but what are the other options for getting introduced to some gentle routes? Any local groups in Dorset?
Ian.
PS. I also don't want to get any scratches on it, but this lane looks pretty easy on Google Maps.
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 5th Jun 2017 5:31 pm |
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 513
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Don't go out alone especially if you don't know the legality of unsurfaced roads
Join Dorset Land Rover Club and go laning with them 
Some BOATs have TROs so not legal to drive. You could end having the car crushed 
ORPAs - same story.
Much better to join a local club and learn the ropes Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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| 5th Jun 2017 8:26 pm |
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 513
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I know that BOAT and it will scratch the out of your paintwork  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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| 5th Jun 2017 8:29 pm |
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Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 159
 
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Also check your insurance that you are covered for off road driving and green lanes.
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| 5th Jun 2017 8:35 pm |
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 513
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Green roads (lanes) have same legal status as a tarmac Road
Anyone who uses green lanes/roads should join GLASS https://www.glass-uk.org
Beginners guide: https://www.glass-uk.org/index.php/rights-of-way Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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| 5th Jun 2017 8:47 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Saving the Ying-Tong from the tiddle-i-po
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DrRobH wrote:I know that BOAT and it will scratch the out of your paintwork
Yes.... Oh yes. It took a lot of work to get the last 200 yards opened up after years of confusion and a dubious TRO. I drive it half a dozen times a year, but NOT in the Disco. It would absolutely tear the panels off.
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| 5th Jun 2017 10:40 pm |
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ecs0set
Member Since: 25 May 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 47
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Lots of useful info thanks. I'm glad I didn't try it as it sounds like it gets a lot thornier in the middle than my quick explore on foot at either end.
I'll have a look a the links provided and sign up with the local Dorset lot.
Cheers!
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| 7th Jun 2017 1:02 pm |
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 513
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If you join GLASS and then contact the Dorset rep he might have some time to show you around....
I'm going to hook up with him next time I'm in Purbeck Visitor from fullfatrr.com
RR Vogue SE 2011 4.4 TDV8
RR Classic 1993 Tdi
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| 7th Jun 2017 7:05 pm |
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