UK 'Trip' - as best we can!!

[Mr E]

Now then,

I'm planning a trip for a few days before March, route - though not recce'd - goes from Whitby to Lakes and Lakes to Holy Island.

I don't really know anyone who just enjoys the idea of 'overlanding' so thought i'd post on here to see if anyone fancies it - dates are flexible!

All the best

 

[nickburt]

Sounds like a good trip. Sound like some of the Coast to Coast route, something I've always fancied doing, but just never got round to sorting the time out to do it.
There's some good laning to be had in Cumbria - check out Cumbria CC's Hierarchy of Trails, lots of good info about what's legally driveable and what conditions the tracks are in.

 

[Mr E]

Sounds like a good trip. Sound like some of the Coast to Coast route, something I've always fancied doing, but just never got round to sorting the time out to do it.
There's some good laning to be had in Cumbria - check out Cumbria CC's Hierarchy of Trails, lots of good info about what's legally driveable and what conditions the tracks are in.

Thanks for the info, will look into the lakes tracks.
Always welcome to join us and tick it off your list!

All the best

 

[nickburt]

Thanks for the info, will look into the lakes tracks.
Always welcome to join us and tick it off your list!

All the best

Would love to be able to join you, but, as ever, time isn't on my side at the moment. Having said that, when you do decide on dates, let us know - you never know, maybe I can get a few days.

 

[Mr E]

end of march???
As i said i'm open on dates if others want to join in

 

[peteillingworth]

I could be up for that depending on dates, work, kids etc. sounds like a good idea, are you thinking camping or bed and breakfast (would prefer camping myself but its all good)

 

[Mr E]

All are welcome
Not bothered on accommodation, open to ideas

More just want to get out!

 

[Talisker]

Welcome to the forum Mr E!

A Northern run sounds good to me, I'm based in the Lakes just a few miles from the traditional C2C route. Been discussing the green lanes C2C over the past few weeks too and it all looks pretty good.

Unfortunately my gearbox and rear diff are out for rebuild and won't be back until early March [emoji22] Would still be up for a camp out and a craic if the timing's right though [emoji3]. Keep us posted!





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[Mr E]

now then,

We're looking 31st March + 1st April.
Should give you enough time to get the parts back and fitted.

Whats the car youre driving??

Hope to catch up soon

 

[Talisker]

Sounds promising!

I've got a 110, never ending project but keeps me out of trouble [emoji6]

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[peteillingworth]

now then,

We're looking 31st March + 1st April.
Should give you enough time to get the parts back and fitted.

Whats the car youre driving??

Hope to catch up soon

Sounds perfect for me


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[Scotty lock]

I may be up for the lakes part of the trip...not to far for me...even if it was just an overnight trip and a few lanes. Done a few lanes in lakes but not a a wee while...let us know time and places for meeting and take it from their.

 

[Mr E]

I may be up for the lakes part of the trip...not to far for me...even if it was just an overnight trip and a few lanes. Done a few lanes in lakes but not a a wee while...let us know time and places for meeting and take it from their.

Sounds good
I’ll pass on details when finalised

All the best

 

[Scotty lock]

Have we got any firm plan in place of route and time and place...etc

 

[Mr E]

now then.
route is whitby to lakes - see screen shot
I still need to drive it as i've never done it, but should be a decent laning trip

Think date was changed to around the 22nd April, though i'll confirm later this weekend.

All the best

 

[peteillingworth]

sounds good to me, what will the green lane sections be like ( I am a complete noob off road but willing to learn ) and 22nd of pril is my birthday and cant think of anyway better to celebrate it

 

[Mr E]

Will be fairly steady away really, more lanes with the scenery than the technical driving i'd say.
There are a few entertaining sections on the route though

 

[Scotty lock]

I do know some lanes but others I haven’t done. The old coach road is a good one but not for the faint hearted with the damaged due to water ingress...I last went on it with my hilux and made it but you have to be spotted through one section. Not sure if it is still open but is about 10 miles long. Lovely route and views...have to check council maps and it a traffic order is on it or not. When you know a definite firm date, I will see if I am free. As I have two events on in April which may or may not clash. I will only be able to join for lakes section but hope the dates for that time work out.

 

[Mr E]

Now then,
Sorry for the slow reply, been ill!
Date is set as the 21st - 22nd, leaving Whitby on the 21st.

Looks like 4 Discovery 2's and a 110.

Do let us know if you cn make it, will be good to meet others - the wife and kids really don't get what i like about just driving to no-where!

All the best

 

[Mike King]

me thinks she does not appreciate the pure joy of not arriving at Next, TK Max or some other wallet draining establishment that involves Shoes, Cloths or other non essential item like a brew or cold one.