Thanks for your input,

I have heard mixed reports on the likelyhood of meeting the locals and general consensus seems to be to take as many isolated and overgrown old mountain tracks as possible and camp in campsites if you want to.

I will be fitting both vehicles with expedition roof racks and winches just in case so I should be able to store plenty of fuel. That said aparently we can obtain fuel at several key points anyway so will probably only store 2 days worth on the cars in case we can manage to avoid civilisation after all.

We are planning to go early June 2009, not too early so still a bit cold up there but late enough that the worst of the snow will be gone in most parts and the ski resorts will be closed (we hope) As I am the only one currently with serious off road experience I can't push the guys too hard.

I'm looking for some off road tracks and quarry's to take the crew in Surrey, Kent. Anyone know anywhere worth taking a look at. I'd like to ease the guys into it so a few realy good green lanes would be an advantage.