Scotland - Lanes

Landy-Pilot · Sep 1, 2009

Hi Chaps.

How do I go about finding off road routes/ greenlanes / byways in scotland. I understand they are not on ordnance survey maps so what do I do ???

Cheers

Ryder · Sep 9, 2009

As far as I have been told, Scotland doesn't have any byways as such. There may be one or two tracks marked as road on the map or "other routes with public access" that havent been closed but not really sure about those.

I would be tempted to join a local 4 x 4 group. They will have all the details of routes you can drive locally and is likely they will have access to off road areas on private land that you would be unable to drive without membership.

Either that or come to England where we still have a tiny percentage of lanes kept from the bobble hat malicia.

parky91 · May 21, 2011

I've herd that if you know of some land like unused farm land/ forrests etc that it can be as simple as going and asking permission to drive on it so long as you leave it in decent condition.
I am yet to try this, too afraid of rejection

Clanforbes · May 21, 2011

I am considering joined the Mad on Mud club in Fife. But I do chance my luck and VERY slowly drive along the odd tracks I come across. Last year (just after I'd bought my Defender,) I asked a farmer who was baling hay if I could drive around his field and he was ok with it. I know of a place just north of Glasgow where I lived as a child that I will try the next time I'm in the area.

Why don't you scots lads get into your UserCP and put your approximate locations up in your posts. You are much more likely to get help if we know where you are.

geoffg · May 31, 2011

A new club has been formed in Scotland solely for the purpose of Green Road driving. As you are aware, the laws in Scotland differ from those in England and Wales.
Most of the driving is on private roads, so places visited are off the beaten track and most of the scenery is breathtaking.
We have been on 3 very enjoyable runs since the club, Scottish Green Road Club was founded a few weeks ago. The last run was in the company of the Dutch Land Rover Register, and was a great day out.
The next run will be on the 12th June. Details on the website:
http://www.scotgrc.co.uk/
New members are most welcome.
Geoff

Clanforbes · May 31, 2011

Could be interesting Geoff, by co-incidence, I am on holiday for the week after the next planned meet - I'll maybe try to get down to it.

We could do with a little more detail of the planned route though. There not a lot of detail as to distance (fuel required) but the club is new so hopefully will improve if enough are interested and join in.

I'll be keeping my eye on it.

HIGHLANDER TD4 · Jul 11, 2011

geoffg said:
A new club has been formed in Scotland solely for the purpose of Green Road driving. As you are aware, the laws in Scotland differ from those in England and Wales.
Most of the driving is on private roads, so places visited are off the beaten track and most of the scenery is breathtaking.
We have been on 3 very enjoyable runs since the club, Scottish Green Road Club was founded a few weeks ago. The last run was in the company of the Dutch Land Rover Register, and was a great day out.
The next run will be on the 12th June. Details on the website:
index
New members are most welcome.
Geoff

Sounds great,I'l put my name down for this!

geoffg · Oct 24, 2011

The SGRC has become quite popular with Green Roaders. Being the only club in Scotland catering solely for green roading, we now have over 50 members.
The website is now greatly improved, thanks to Sandy, our Founder and Chairman, and has lots of photographs of the runs we have been on. (Six so far).
Our next run will be on 20th November. Venue to be finalised and will be posted on the Website.
The SGRC now hosts a Forum, linked from the Website.
Geoff

chris07 · Oct 24, 2011

You can come to lamancha with our group we are going up on the afternoon of the 5th till the 6th of November mane day is the Sunday all welcome its £20 per landy and we can show you round and there's all sorts of conditions to choose from

Chris

geoffg · Nov 5, 2011

chris07 said:
You can come to lamancha with our group we are going up on the afternoon of the 5th till the 6th of November mane day is the Sunday all welcome its £20 per landy and we can show you round and there's all sorts of conditions to choose from
Chris

Hope you have a good weekend at Lamancha. I hear it's a great site.
One of our, (SGRC), forum members, Lenny, is hosting an Autojumble/Off Roading event in Helensburgh on 3rd December. Sounds like it could be a good day out.
Details are on our forum.
Geoff

geoffg · Nov 15, 2011

Details of the run on 20th November are now on the SGRC Website.
Geoff

geoffg · Nov 22, 2011

We had a tremendous day on Sunday. A great turnout with Members old and new. There are lots of photographs on the SGRC Website.
Geoff

geoffg · Dec 4, 2011

SGRC next run will be on 15th January. Details yet to be finalised, but it could possibly be a snow run :clap2:
Geoff

geoffg · Dec 6, 2011

SGRC next run will be on 15th January 2012. Sandy has arranged for us to visit Glen Shira. This is a superb run, especially if there's a chance of snow. Bring your sledge!!
Geoff

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