Green Laning Near Solihull

Went out today with a friend around Solihull, West Midlands. We headed up to a School lane not to far from the NEC and came across the biggest ford i have ever seen, which was obviously great fun. We then drove south to lapworth and conquered Tapster and Tinkers Lanes, Tapster was a straight forward uphill Lane, quite narrow, dry and offers plenty of nice surface scratches in the narrow, steep Lane Tinkers was a little more challenging when attacking it uphill, i struggled a little with ground clearance so approached from the other end and was fine. Great day out but would like to go out with a group sometime if anyone is heading out in the area????

Next time your out I wouldnt mind tagging along, I would love to find some local routes, Im a bit stuck at the moment as I only have a few mates with 4x4s and they are not too interested in going greenlaning. I keep reading the golden rule dont go alone.
Did you drive those lanes in one car? What would you think about driving the routes you metioned in a defender, how difficult are they.

chris_90 said:

Next time your out I wouldnt mind tagging along, I would love to find some local routes, Im a bit stuck at the moment as I only have a few mates with 4x4s and they are not too interested in going greenlaning. I keep reading the golden rule dont go alone.
Did you drive those lanes in one car? What would you think about driving the routes you metioned in a defender, how difficult are they.

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Hi Chris, We went with a friends 4x4 also incase the worst happened! I received lots of good advice on here starting with not going alone Also i have spent the last few days Recceing the routes i had read about or seen on maps, i drove out, parked up and walked the routes first. Glad i did that as some of the routes were bogging!!! The routes we did today were fairly straight forward and i think they are fine for starting out (with my very limited experience) I would be happy to go out on these lanes with you but i am still looking for days out with more experienced Laners myself.....

hi both,

I know you want experienced laners (iam not) but im based in sutton coldfield and i work odd times like months on and months off so if you want an extra or wouldnt mind showing me some of the basics that would be great. i have shakles, strops etc etc. and i drive a 90.

There is another thread im trying to find on here called warwickshire greenlaning. i think there are some more experienced people replying to that. i came across this thread on my search for it.

Cheers

Matt

Hodge0007.........

I wouldn't mind having a go on the lanes you pictured so give me a shout next time you're out if you fancy another landy tagging along

Cheers

Would love to tag along if you go out again. Some of the lanes in Barston are ok but can get a bit tight in places.

Count me in on this one too please next time you go ... I'm only down the road in Alcester

Anyone up for a run in the week? trying to sort something out but im a complete newbie.

can do weekends aswell. if someone fancies organising it that would be great.

few people on the other thread interested aswell.

Matt

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:

Anyone up for a run in the week? trying to sort something out but im a complete newbie.

can do weekends aswell. if someone fancies organising it that would be great.

few people on the other thread interested aswell.

Matt

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The week is difficult for me but a Saturday / Sunday morning would be great. My uncle in Redditch would love to join us in his Defender too

I'd love to join you.

I live and work in Solihull - I often have appointments in the evenings but not all of them.

If I have no customers to see then Il be there !

See the other thread guys(greenlaning in warwickshire) for details of a possible meet this next weekend? 21-22nd may.

Would need to follow someone else's lead though as i have no routes.

still up for a midweek run also.

Matt

would also like to tag along if anything is organised! im from lichfield so not to far away!

ile come im in wolves just let me kno

hey guys just wondering if any of you guys live bi me and if there is much greenlaning bi me i have found a few roads and some where blockoff aswell so if some one could help that would be cool

minimull said:

hey guys just wondering if any of you guys live bi me and if there is much greenlaning bi me i have found a few roads and some where blockoff aswell so if some one could help that would be cool

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there is a few of us who live not far from you fella. Look at the laning in warwickshire thread(although we havent used that for a while) And the laning in bridgenorth thread.

Im always up for a day out, if im not working. Whats your availability like in the week?

Matt

i was goin to have a look at goin out for a few hours today matey if your about i can have a look at meetin up with ya this is my number if you want to send me a text or somethink

minimull said:

i was goin to have a look at goin out for a few hours today matey if your about i can have a look at meetin up with ya this is my number if you want to send me a text or somethink plonkersrus

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No? then remove your fone number and ask him to PM yu instead. Putting fone numbers on an open forum is suicide .

The Mad Hat Man said:

do yu want double glazing or a new power provider?



No? then remove your fone number and ask him to PM yu instead. Putting fone numbers on an open forum is suicide .

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MHM your our very own landyzone super hero

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:

MHM your our very own landyzone super hero

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So - wots gnu?

Did you guys get together in the end? I'm watching a few threads for possible outings, but restricted a bit by kids and work! please post again if you're out and about again, limited experience, but willing and enthusiastic learner!