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Mal.Eade *
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:41 Post subject: Round the UK off road. |
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Has anyone ever tried putting together a round UK off road route.
I understand that some would have to be on the black stuff but a lot could be on the mud and dust.
This could be used by everyone and some good long days/ weekend could be had out.
Just needs someone to get all the information together from all the off roaders.
Here in Shropshire there are some great tracks only used by people who know them and I am sure that is the same for most County's.
Just think a whole week off roading from track to track.
Landowners could be included by offering rough camping sites for a small fee.
Mud is only clean water with a lot of dust added.
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tlocuk Site Admin
Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Posts: 283 Location: New Forest Border
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 14:58 Post subject: |
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This could be redefined ...
http://www.challengebritain.co.uk
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Mal.Eade *
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 16:11 Post subject: That's the idea. |
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Yes thats the kind of thing I was thinking of.
But it should be a route that can be mapped out for all to follow (No Ramblers).
I am sure its possible It just need a lot of people to put a little in each.
I estimate you could use over 1000 different tracks throughout the country.
Wales looks the easy one to do you can almost go from Cardiff to the North Wales Coast now.
With the Rough Camping sites tied in as well !!!!!!! |
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100rob Lifetime member
Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 97 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 22:41 Post subject: |
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I love the idea Malcolm, a general loop around the mainland mapped out for groups and individuals to travel on as and when!!! One of my ambitions (when the kids have left home!!!!) is to drive around the coast on-road, an off-road trip would make a great addition and a perfect trip for a landcruiser. I know of plenty of tracks around me ( south-west shropshire) but I guess you'd stick as close to the coast as possible.
Rob.
P.S. Where abouts in Salop are you??? |
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Mal.Eade *
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 14:48 Post subject: |
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When I said round The UK I did not mean round the coast it can be a county to county route.
I would like to see many routes mapped out.
Say us in Shropshire map a track out from south to north and one from east to west then they can be picked up by the adjoining counties and carried on.
It is likely that the track would cross the boarders anyway so it can then be carried on.
I live in Shrewsbury
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100rob Lifetime member
Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 97 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 22:48 Post subject: |
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Sorry, I mis-understood you. I like the sound of interlocking maps. If something can get started I will gladly help out where I can!!!
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tlocuk Site Admin
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 13:53 Post subject: |
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I'll take a look at updating the 'Challenge Britain' site
Simon _________________ If you're not living life on the edge, you're taking up too much room!
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Mal.Eade *
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:42 Post subject: Shropshire routes |
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I spent a day in South Shropshire at the weekend working out a South to North route.
Once it is all mapped out and done I will post it up.
I think that this is posable but will take a few trips to map out and explore.
Anyone from adjoining counties want to take it from there
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Paul_Humphreys *******
Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 1081 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 13:39 Post subject: |
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Cheshire is going to be a problem, as there is not many green lanes. Scotland has only 2 with one not useible. Wales on the other hand is easy
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Mal.Eade *
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 13:56 Post subject: Problems |
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Problems only make solutions.
Ok we bypass Cheshire then.
Be positive
Malcolm
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Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 36 Location: Dubai, UAE
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:41 Post subject: |
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We drove the South Coast of England a few years ago. Not much off-road ( and we were in a Range Rover) but it was fantastic. You get to see all sorts of places that you wouldn't otherwise go to. Let us know when you're planning to go. |
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RogerFo *
Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Tromso - Norway
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 23:55 Post subject: |
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Have a look at Sweden Offroad Tour
http://www.swedenoffroad.com/indexen.html
Peter Öjerskog arranges a tour from the south to the north in Sweden, a new offroad experience every day.
Could this be possible in the UK? _________________ Roger Fosland
Tromso-Norway
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Mal.Eade *
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 13:04 Post subject: round the uk off road. |
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Hi
Sound good but so many clubs in the UK trying to get them all together is a nightmare.
I just need to give it more time and try harder.
Mal |
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