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  1. Polaris Overland

    Where Are All The Members Hiding!

    One of the biggest requests from members is for Rally Points to be created and opportunities to get together and enjoy, coffee, beer and vehicles and with a trip or green lane thrown in where they can be so it is a little disappointing when you look at the number of Rally Points created within...
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    Loch Tay Rally Point

    New Rally Point created for a couple of nights in the heart of Scotland. Day One Meet up at Lochan na Lairige ( 56.53888, -4.285547) nestled between Loch Tay and Glen Lyon. This is off grid in a mountain location with stunning views across Loch Tay and for those who enjoy a bit of Munro Bagging...
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    EU West Europe Loch Tay Rally Point

    A chance to explore stunning Loch Tay and Glen Lyon area before heading round to Loch Rannoch. We start off grid in a mountain high overlooking Loch Tay before heading through Glen Lyon to Loch Rannoch for an off grid lochside camp on the Saturday View Rally Point
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    What Do You Drive

    Ok folks its been a while and I'm sure many have changed / evolved their Overland Vehicles at least once or carried out upgrades on them so lets see what you are driving and a a description of what is fitted and what you have changed and why. As you know we still have the Land Rover Defender...
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    Royal Navy Veteran

    14 years in the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer and Ships Diver. Mix of vessels from Minesweepers to Destroyers and Frigate and various active deployments including Falklands and the Gulf. Swore when I left I wanted nothing to do with Ships or Electronics but here I am still working on ships...
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    EU West Europe Adventure Overland Show \"Spring Edition\"

    The first and biggest of the Overland Shows in UK. View Rally Point
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    Prepping The Defender 90

    After our trip to Mongolia Wilson our Land Rover Defender 90 has had a good bit of downtime as we dedicated most of our travelling to the Colonel our VW Transporter 4 Motion. But it’s now time to start prepping Wilson again and adding a bit of TLC. It won’t be long distance trips but shorter...
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    OB EU - Late Adventure Overland Show

    The Late Adventure Overland Show takes place at Stratford Upon Avon in mid September and OB West Europe Region will be there. We have our group camping area for any members that would like to join us, the more the merrier and we are always happy to see members new or old and whether camping or...
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    EU West Europe Late Edition Adventure Overland Show

    Premier Overland Show in the UK. A chance to meet up, share stories and view some of the latest developments in Overland Vehicle preparation. This is a chance for new and older members to get together, put faces to names, check out each others set ups and gain good advise from the many...
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    Late Adventure Overland Show 17th & 18th Sept 2022

    As usual Overland Bound West Europe will have its group camp area so anyone attending please update the Rally Point (once created) so we can ensure we have space available. You can book your tickets here...
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    Another 5 minute Job

    I've been putting off replacing the fuel pump to move fuel between my fuel tanks. Not because I didn't fancy the job just I wasn't really missing it however after ordering up all the parts I thought I would get it done. So expecting a simple job, ack up on axle stands and remove rear wheel for...
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    West Europe Recent Rally Point

    An Overland Bound Rally Point Weekend was a chance to get together in stunning scenery and weather, enjoy a few Thatcher's and Toffee Vodka with Tyre kicking and First Aid Training thrown in! Thank you to everyone who joined in and already looking forward to the next one and thanks to the Pirie...
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    Wales In July

    We are heading down to Wales beginning of July for a week / 10 days if anyone is about and fancies a meet up. Once we firm up where when and what I’ll post it here and let’s try to put faces to names etc.
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    Mountains Forests and Lakes

    Perfect location to enjoy as many outdoor sports as possible. Winter Mountain Walking, Sledging and Mountain Biking all with my 6 year old grandson. Start them on the right track early and encourage them to go further
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    Overland Bound - Some Clarity

    There is a popular misconception that becoming a member of Overland Bound means you will get regular arranged meets and trips. This was never what Overland Bound was about. It was about giving people the tools and knowledge to safely head off overlanding. It was and still is first and foremost a...
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    Anyone Around Aviemore This Weekend?

    We are heading up to Aviemore area this weekend for a few days biking and sledging (going by current forecast). We are staying at the Dalraddy Campsite so anyone local or passing by that wants to come join us for a night or say hi you will be most welcome. Oh and give us a wave if you see us...
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    EU - Overlanding Comms - Where to Start - Real World Experience.

    We’ve all heard the question "What Comms Is Best For My Overland Trip" and no doubt witnessed multiple answers all arguing over why their communication systems are better than the next persons often leaving the person who asked the question somewhat flummoxed and confused. And who can blame them...
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    24 Hour Mini Adventures

    So what makes an adventure. In my mind its a mix of new experiences, new places, new camp spots and the chance to explore. And we have done that on our longer trips living out of a roof tent on the road and travelling in excess of 24k miles per trip. But its not always easy or possible to get...
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    Happy New Year and Best Wishes For 2022

    Just wanted to wish all members a happy and safe new year and best wishes for 2022. May your travels be long and safe. We will enjoy a cheeky wee Toffee Vodka at the Hogmanay Rally Point for all those that couldn't make it.
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    EU - 4 Pubs Challenge

    So this trip has been muted in the past but here is a few details that if there is enough interest I can put together for 2022 ( Covid Allowing). Many of us are gazing longingly at Morocco or the likes of the Pyrenneees but as we have seen recently plans for these countries can be thrown in...