Green laning, or off-roading?

Paul D · Feb 11, 2017

A short one to anyone new and old, who might be thinking that Green Laning is also 'off-roading'.

It isn't.

Simply put Green laning is done on proper roads that are in disrepair or ancient lanes, Byways, Un-classified roads etc, and needs a licensed driver, and fully road-legal vehicle with MOT, Insurance and V5.

Off-roading is driving off a road, obviously, but is usually done on private land with the landowners permission. The easiest way to go off-roading is often at a Pay 'n Play site where any vehicle, licensed and road legal or not may be allowed to drive round!

Be aware that all the Green Laning associations out there do not condone illegal off-roading, driving a vehicle where you're not entitled to, and will help the authorities find people responsible for the bad press we 4x4 drivers often get.

An example of which is West Yorkshire rep Alex Davidson who has the local paper using the correct terminology ..

http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/plea-stop-illegal-roaders-wrecking-12545619

johnnew · Feb 11, 2017

Well written Paul

Grim · Feb 27, 2017

Good post Paul. I think this needs to be a sticky at the top of the list of threads!!

urena · May 27, 2018

Paul D said:
A short one to anyone new and old, who might be thinking that Green Laning is also 'off-roading'.

It isn't.

Simply put Green laning is done on proper roads that are in disrepair or ancient lanes, Byways, Un-classified roads etc, and needs a licensed driver, and fully road-legal vehicle with MOT, Insurance and V5.

Off-roading is driving off a road, obviously, but is usually done on private land with the landowners permission. The easiest way to go off-roading is often at a Pay 'n Play site where any vehicle, licensed and road legal or not may be allowed to drive round!

Be aware that all the Green Laning associations out there do not condone illegal off-roading, driving a vehicle where you're not entitled to, and will help the authorities find people responsible for the bad press we 4x4 drivers often get.

An example of which is West Yorkshire rep Alex Davidson who has the local paper using the correct terminology ..

http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/plea-stop-illegal-roaders-wrecking-12545619

by roads in disrepair you mean the ones owned by highways England ?

urena · May 27, 2018

golf corses are a no no

Paul D · May 28, 2018

urena said:
golf corses are a no no

Buxton Golf Course has a Byway running straight through it ...

gstuart · May 28, 2018

Paul D said:
Buxton Golf Course has a Byway running straight through it ...

is that when u find out how quick ur landy is and if u can dodge multiple golf balls , lol

“ FOUR “

tyke100 · Jun 9, 2020

so, once my range rover is on the road by next week, my friend insist going with his disco somewhere off road. lol.
he bought his Disco 2 hours after i bought my range rover. lol

are there any easy green lanes around the peak which are not off road tracks and easy to go through without damaging the vehicle? i dont really intent having it dented and scratched to hell. lol

i know he dosnt care but i do. i already told him we can go to some off road events but mine stays in the carpark. ha ha - he just want to see how his disco is off the road.

( and yes i been off the road with a Pajero. Trooper and Patrol but this is ages ago. )

goonarmy · Jun 10, 2020

tyke100 said:
so, once my range rover is on the road by next week, my friend insist going with his disco somewhere off road. lol.
he bought his Disco 2 hours after i bought my range rover. lol

are there any easy green lanes around the peak which are not off road tracks and easy to go through without damaging the vehicle? i dont really intent having it dented and scratched to hell. lol

i know he dosnt care but i do. i already told him we can go to some off road events but mine stays in the carpark. ha ha - he just want to see how his disco is off the road.

( and yes i been off the road with a Pajero. Trooper and Patrol but this is ages ago. )

Too many lol's

Shimsteriom · Jun 10, 2020

goonarmy said:
Too many lol's

LOL

neilly · Jun 10, 2020

tyke100 said:
so, once my range rover is on the road by next week, my friend insist going with his disco somewhere off road. lol.
he bought his Disco 2 hours after i bought my range rover. lol

are there any easy green lanes around the peak which are not off road tracks and easy to go through without damaging the vehicle? i dont really intent having it dented and scratched to hell. lol

i know he dosnt care but i do. i already told him we can go to some off road events but mine stays in the carpark. ha ha - he just want to see how his disco is off the road.

( and yes i been off the road with a Pajero. Trooper and Patrol but this is ages ago. )

Join GLASS and have a look at TW2, or join a local GL group. Be careful some lanes are closed due to Councils wanting to keep people away because of CV19.

Cheers

tyke100 · Jun 10, 2020

Shimsteriom said:
LOL

trying to see the funny side of making a polished car on purpose dirty

LandRoverRosie · Jul 9, 2021

With some green lanes being less travelled than others, what am I allowed to do in terms of trimming branches so I don't scratch the car? Don't want to do something I'm not allowed too

Thanks!

TheQ · Jul 9, 2021

One end of the road I live on is classified as a green lane, that's easy enough to drive on.. I do it in the car... It's tarmacked,!!

Hicap phill · Jul 9, 2021

FutureDoc said:
With some green lanes being less travelled than others, what am I allowed to do in terms of trimming branches so I don't scratch the car? Don't want to do something I'm not allowed too
Thanks!

Prune them back if you want. But if it’s new growth it won’t damage your motor.
You will be pruning a lot if you want a no scratch adventure round some lanes

kermit_rr · Jul 9, 2021

Hicap phill said:
Prune them back if you want. But if it’s new growth it won’t damage your motor.
You will be pruning a lot if you want a no scratch adventure round some lanes

To coin a phrase, as little as possible, as much as necessary

neilly · Jul 9, 2021

FutureDoc said:
With some green lanes being less travelled than others, what am I allowed to do in terms of trimming branches so I don't scratch the car? Don't want to do something I'm not allowed too
Thanks!

Honestly, walk it before hand. If you are not happy to drive it without risking "scratches", then do not drive it.

Most people happy to drive greenlanes understand they will risk getting scratches, and do not worry about it.

Clearing a blockage, tree down across a lane, branch stopping travel etc, is where we would stop and get the saw , chainsaw out and clear the route or if a very large blockage , reverse out of it.

Coming across someone trimming the hedges on the route to avoid any scratches whatsover could cause traffic jams on some of the lanes in rural Wiltshire.

Cheers

JUKE179r · Jul 9, 2021

Scratches? That is what t-cut is for.

Hicap phill · Jul 9, 2021

JUKE179r said:
Scratches? That is what t-cut is for.

what is this snake oil your on about

marjon · Jul 9, 2021

JUKE179r said:
That is what t-cut is for.

What is this black magic you talk of

.

Its a lane you are gonna get scratched end off, live with it or dont do it

Thats my view

J

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