Gloucestershire Green lanes

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

Hi all,

Just wonder what non damaging green lanes are in the area,

I'm aware of the lane on the A419, buts that's quite short, then you cross over the road, the its like a jungle so its 200 meters and then a turn around lol,

I'm aware than non damaging aren't all that challenging, but they can still be fun,

Cheers,

channi · Oct 7, 2013

find where you think you want to go on your o/s map go on to youtube type in start point n where you hope to finish up, ok the wiltshirebyways lads are on enduro bikes but it gives you an idea what there like then its up to you if you drive them

Pikey · Oct 7, 2013

There's only about 12 BOATS in the whole of Gloucestershire.

but there are a few White roads and ORPA's that are worth driving.

Myself & BlueBeasty have been out and about a couple of times. I think I know which lane your on about as I was following BB when he disappeared into a bush in his series

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

channi said:
find where you think you want to go on your o/s map go on to youtube type in start point n where you hope to finish up, ok the wiltshirebyways lads are on enduro bikes but it gives you an idea what there like then its up to you if you drive them

I've asked council several time with no luck in getting replies,

And the only source other than google earth I've found is Byway Map

But I'm not sure how accurate or legal some of the routes are

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

redhand said:
There's only about 12 BOATS in the whole of Gloucestershire. but there are a few White roads and ORPA's that are worth driving.

Myself & BlueBeasty have been out and about a couple of times. I think I know which lane your on about as I was following BB when he disappeared into a bush in his series

Starts near *location secret* and crosses the A419, walked ahead before crossing, was an instant no lol,

Really need to get hold of something that I can go off roading in and not feel bad about getting paint scratched

channi · Oct 7, 2013

the byway officer gloucstershire county council seems a really nice bloke very helpfull when i spoke to him two weeks ago give him locations and he will say yea or naa

tegrey2012 · Oct 7, 2013

im in somerford keynes 4 miles from cirencester and just down the road from the 419 im looking for some where to go in my disco, im new to off roading so gonna be fun lol.

GINGE · Oct 7, 2013

To the OP - Thats you Jonny.

Can you remove the bits in your posts that include a location of lanes.

As responsible lane users we need to not give this information out easily to the morons who want to fling a load of mud around with there mates.

Also why is this not in the greenlane section? Mods???

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:
To the OP - Thats you Jonny. Can you remove the bits in your posts that include a location of lanes.

As responsible lane users we need to not give this information out easily to the morons who want to fling a load of mud around with there mates.

Also why is this not in the greenlane section? Mods???

Because.....

Found an OS map in my Landy the other day, going through it now making notes of where they are, will add them to here and the Green Laning thread when done

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

channi said:
the byway officer gloucstershire county council seems a really nice bloke very helpfull when i spoke to him two weeks ago give him locations and he will say yea or naa

Then I'm just having bad luck lol

GINGE · Oct 7, 2013

Jonnyb1990 said:
Because.....

Found an OS map in my Landy the other day, going through it now making notes of where they are, will add them to here and the Green Laning thread when done

Because what?

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

"Also why is this not in the greenlane section? Mods???"

simply because They haven't moved it yet I guess,

So, because......

blue beasty · Oct 7, 2013

Jonnyb1990 said:
"Also why is this not in the greenlane section? Mods???"

simply because They haven't moved it yet I guess,

So, because......

What ya wittering about now?

channi · Oct 7, 2013

the rights of way officer i ment not byways

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

Found 5 inc' Foss way, might have a peek on wednesday/weekend,

Will try Glos Council before going on some, few look ok, going to have a wonder down some on foot before driving me thinks,

Just a thought, Is GLASS worth joining ?

How up to date is their information (before I part with money)

GINGE · Oct 7, 2013

Jonnyb1990 said:
"Also why is this not in the greenlane section? Mods???"

simply because They haven't moved it yet I guess,

So, because......

Well as the post was about green lanes and we conveniently have a "greenlaning" section...................

.....ill let you do the math :doh:

blue beasty said:
What ya wittering about now?

Thats what i want to know

:lol:

GINGE · Oct 7, 2013

Jonnyb1990 said:
Found 5 inc' Foss way, might have a peek on wednesday/weekend,

Will try Glos Council before going on some, few look ok, going to have a wonder down some on foot before driving me thinks,

Just a though, Is GLASS worth joining ?

How up to date is their information (before I part with money)

GLASS is very worthwhile joining if your serious about sensible greenlaning. There has been a shake up recently with a new director or whatever they call it.(chiefy blokey wotsit)

You will only get what you put in though, dont expect them to do anything more for you than you can do now though. I donate and try to get to any events they have to try and spread the word. I have volunteered to repair byways for them in my area etc but it is a legal minefield.

GLASS wont give you lane information, they will try to advise you and help keep lanes open by fighting councils in court etc with the membership fees.

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:
GLASS is very worthwhile joining if your serious about sensible greenlaning. There has been a shake up recently with a new director or whatever they call it.(chiefy blokey wotsit)

You will only get what you put in though, dont expect them to do anything more for you than you can do now though. I donate and try to get to any events they have to try and spread the word. I have volunteered to repair byways for them in my area etc but it is a legal minefield.

GLASS wont give you lane information, they will try to advise you and help keep lanes open by fighting councils in court etc with the membership fees.

Tempting to join then just to keep them open,

Going to go down Foss Way (not that it looks all that hard) on Wednesday if anyone wants to tag along, I have a spare seat (rear is occupied by spare otherwise 5 spare seats)

Jonnyb1990 · Oct 7, 2013

Just found a fantastic resource,

https://gloucestershire.firmstep.com/default.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=B75apJt4Qgo&HideToolbar=1

channi · Oct 8, 2013

in my limited time laning its worth taking time and one phone call just to make sure the lanes are open for you to drive,part of the fosse is now closed i think at malmsbury due to reckles laneing i beleave but a quick check wouldnt hurt

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