Planning a trip - where to start

I've recently joined the forum after deciding to pick up a cheap Discovery. I will have the cash for the vehicle within the next few weeks and will add parts as and when i can (when money allows - 20 years old and at college!)

I'm looking to do some weekends away in the UK then start travelling to Europe.

The problem is, i don't really know where to start.

Ideally i'd like routes that are mostly driving and a majority of off road driving, but i cant seem to find the routes or distances?

Is driving abroad alone adviseable (will have passengers - but no recovery vehicle!)

Thanks

Morning,

Welcome to the forum

I would start by going greenlaning in the UK 1st. Hone your "un-sealed" road skills here. Once you have that behind you and a knowledge of fixing your vehicle then venture abroad.

Where are you based? maybe worth joining a club. My club ventures out once a month on greenlane trips around the UK. Its very good for trying differnt places with experienced people. Learn recovery and driving techniques from them.

Most of all just talk to and learn from people who have already done these things. these people will be able to tell you where to drive legally and be able to point you in the right direction for maps/guides etc.

If you have the $$$ and the balls you can go from driving greenlanes in the UK to driving solo to north Africa in 3 years... like me and im not much older than you at 26

Good luck

G

I've been pretty handy with a spanner in the past, fixing everything on my motocross bikes from the age of 11 but havn't touched car repairs since our 109 that we built when i was 13 so might be a good idea to actually get a battered Disco and learn to repair them properly.

We used to be a member of a club i just found out its called MROC so will have a looksy there.

Thanks

If you can wield a spanner its a good start. I worked in a bike shop for a few years on and off and done all my repairs to my mountain bikes etc. Its a good start if you think mechanically.

G

Griffdowg said:

If you can wield a spanner its a good start. I worked in a bike shop for a few years on and off and done all my repairs to my mountain bikes etc. Its a good start if you think mechanically.

G

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26? Funny I had a mental image of you as being a little more...seasoned