Devon & Cornwall green laning thread

FLMike88 · Jul 16, 2015

Grrrrrr said:
Good map. Some of those are just ordinary roads - or look like them!

I was thinking the same, there's one near Roborough which is close to me. I've done some cross reference and used satellite imagery. What looked like a road at first turns out to be a dirt track that seems to cross several fields. It's probably not all that accurate but not to bad to point you in the right direction or at least give a starting point.

Not sure who said it but I can see the benefit to being a member, especially if you meet some potentially angry cyclists or horse riders.
And if it goes towards a good cause to help preserve these lanes for all to enjoy then £30 isn't that much.

Turboman · Jul 17, 2015

FLMike88 said:
I was thinking the same, there's one near Roborough which is close to me. I've done some cross reference and used satellite imagery. What looked like a road at first turns out to be a dirt track that seems to cross several fields. It's probably not all that accurate but not to bad to point you in the right direction or at least give a starting point.

Not sure who said it but I can see the benefit to being a member, especially if you meet some potentially angry cyclists or horse riders.
And if it goes towards a good cause to help preserve these lanes for all to enjoy then £30 isn't that much.

If in doubt after looking at the maps, the best way is to recce it on foot. Can be worked in with Sunday walks with the family, or work trips. You get a good idea of what the situation is on the ground, and any obstructions or changes that may not be visible on the map.

And good on you for joining GLASS

, it is a worthwhile thing to do, and may be of help to you.

You are not alone, pretty much everyone that posts in this fred is a glass or trf member!

chaz88 · Jul 17, 2015

If you fancy a pay n play shout me up

Turboman · Jul 17, 2015

chaz88 said:
If you fancy a pay n play shout me up

Afternoon, chaz

Thought you might be able to sort him out!

potus · Jul 17, 2015

FLMike88 said:
I was thinking the same, there's one near Roborough which is close to me. I've done some cross reference and used satellite imagery. What looked like a road at first turns out to be a dirt track that seems to cross several fields. It's probably not all that accurate but not to bad to point you in the right direction or at least give a starting point.

Not sure who said it but I can see the benefit to being a member, especially if you meet some potentially angry cyclists or horse riders.
And if it goes towards a good cause to help preserve these lanes for all to enjoy then £30 isn't that much.

There are indeed a few lanes near Roborough, one of which is as you describe. Knowledge is always very useful when you are on a legal vehicular route should you be stopped by an (angry) rambliar who thinks you shouldn't be there.
Farmers are usually okay as long as you take great care where livestock are concerned and close the gates..

FLMike88 · Jul 18, 2015

Turboman said:
If in doubt after looking at the maps, the best way is to recce it on foot. Can be worked in with Sunday walks with the family, or work trips. You get a good idea of what the situation is on the ground, and any obstructions or changes that may not be visible on the map.

And good on you for joining GLASS , it is a worthwhile thing to do, and may be of help to you.

You are not alone, pretty much everyone that posts in this fred is a glass or trf member!

Cheers!

Yes just got back from a walk to scout out a lane, met a farmer and had a chat. Shooefuly after lunch I'll swap the wheels over and get out there.

FLMike88 · Jul 18, 2015

potus said:
There are indeed a few lanes near Roborough, one of which is as you describe. Knowledge is always very useful when you are on a legal vehicular route should you be stopped by an (angry) rambliar who thinks you shouldn't be there.
Farmers are usually okay as long as you take great care where livestock are concerned and close the gates..

I have just been out scouting some of the lanes, spoke with a farmer. Seemed happy enough.
One of the lanes near to here was blocked though.

Turboman · Jul 18, 2015

FLMike88 said:
Cheers!

Yes just got back from a walk to scout out a lane, met a farmer and had a chat. Shooefuly after lunch I'll swap the wheels over and get out there.

FLMike88 said:
I have just been out scouting some of the lanes, spoke with a farmer. Seemed happy enough.
One of the lanes near to here was blocked though.

Best of luck with that, do take care, especially if you are on your own.

Farmers will be ok if you don't scare stock, and go slowly!

As far as I know, you are allowed to abate an obstruction to the way if you can do it safely.

FLMike88 · Jul 18, 2015

Turboman said:
Best of luck with that, do take care, especially if you are on your own.

Farmers will be ok if you don't scare stock, and go slowly!

As far as I know, you are allowed to abate an obstruction to the way if you can do it safely.

Oh yes I'm not adverse to a bit of lane upkeep. Cleared a few trees in my time! This obstruction however was intentional so my guess was the guy who owns the land the lane passes through wasn't wanting people to get any further.
I've got a fair few tools to get myself out of trouble but I do like to walk the route first before I make any attempts, if anything looks a bit dodgy to me I tend to just not do it.

Billy B · Jul 18, 2015

Ere turbo,

I likes your marigolds&#55357;&#56832;

Turboman · Jul 18, 2015

Billy B said:
Ere turbo,

I likes your marigolds&#55357;&#56832;

:lol:

Hadnt even noticed them, I cant get past the receding hairline!

Muds · Jul 18, 2015

Turboman said:
:lol:

Hadnt even noticed them, I cant get past the receding hairline!

Never mind the marigolds and the receding hairline , I can't get past what a dork I look like with something odd shaped in my hoodie that makes me look like I've got a beer gut ...not very flattering

Turboman · Jul 19, 2015

Muds said:
Never mind the marigolds and the receding hairline , I can't get past what a dork I look like with something odd shaped in my hoodie that makes me look like I've got a beer gut ...not very flattering

Always thought you had a Tirfor winch in yer pocket just in case!

Muds · Jul 19, 2015

Turboman said:
Always thought you had a Tirfor winch in yer pocket just in case!

Just in case what? I've always had every faith in your leadership laning qualities

Going to try and arrange a day with JP, hope he's not going to mind me staying out there whilst he works on Bets as there's no way I'll be able to get home ....I'll tell him you gave me his number .......think you'll be scrubbed off his Christmas list forthwith.

Turboman · Jul 19, 2015

Muds said:
Just in case what? I've always had every faith in your leadership laning qualities
Going to try and arrange a day with JP, hope he's not going to mind me staying out there whilst he works on Bets as there's no way I'll be able to get home ....I'll tell him you gave me his number .......think you'll be scrubbed off his Christmas list forthwith.

He will forgive me in time!

Billy B · Jul 19, 2015

Turboman said:
:lol:

Hadnt even noticed them, I cant get past the receding hairline!

You must get up early in the morning to shave it like that mate

Martyn110 · Jul 21, 2015

Was a good laning trip that..drove a lane that was pretty wet in winter in me van today didn't hardly spin a wheel

Turboman · Jul 23, 2015

Billy B said:
You must get up early in the morning to shave it like that mate

Shaved itself, no action on my part required!

Martyn110 said:
Was a good laning trip that..drove a lane that was pretty wet in winter in me van today didn't hardly spin a wheel

Yes, everything had dried up now, dust blowing up the lane here! Just managed to find my way back to the fred agin!

Muds · Jul 23, 2015

I made it back here too ....
Lol ...I like the way it says " well known member" sounds like someone who's well known to the Police for having a criminal record.

hawky666 · Jul 23, 2015

Hey folks.. i'm working like mad to get my 90 up to speck for some laning etc, but am a bit concerned as have a roof rack and tyre up there, but if all goes well i should be re mot'd and ready in a week or 2, if i'd be welcome on anything, i'd like to meet up and have some fun. I'm finally getting to a point where i have some confidence in the old girl to tackle a little.

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