Green lanes, Off road centres, byways, scenic roads - Contribution - DIRECTORY.

Off roading directory thread. Hopefully we can build this up, region by region.

I'm in Warwickshire, and i'm finding more and more each day.

Here's the 1st. Its nopt a mega long lane, but is does look great.

Twycross -

www.google.com/maps/place/Twycross,+Athe...2.642629!4d-1.504612

Near Rugby -

www.google.com/maps/search/rugby/@52.331....5408176!2d52.660108


Hope this helps in future.

www.glass-uk.org/join-glass.html

Have a look here (or the competiton called ATUK). They both have some fantastic mapping systems to make finding lanes easier (england and wales only).

GLASS's version is called trailwise2.co.uk where I think there is a demo or video of how it works.

Dont forget to check the council 'definitive' map (usually online for each regional council). That is the ONLY way to ensure you are legally driving a lane. Just because its there and looks open, doesn't mean you are actually allowed to go down it.

There is a general concern that openly publishing the locations of lanes isn't ideal as it gives irresponsible types locations to abuse. It's a damage limitations exercise. As mentioned above glass and atuk are both possessed of good digital maps and restrict them with membership fees. Not fool proof by any means but better than nothing.

Happy valley pay & play - Canterbury

4x4 Without a club - Reading

Both nice courses Reading a bit more technical in wooded area and Canterbury a bit more open field space.

I Just re-read my earlier post and thought it sounded like I was telling you off a bit Andy, sorry that wasnt the intention.

The 'green-lanes' we have are very limited and restricted, which means those in the know are (rightly) a bit possessive of the info.

An example would be some trouble lately in N. Wales with spike traps and lane blockages placed by upset locals. Going down the wrong path could cost dearly, so best to be safe and have the info.

GLASS and ATUK do good work besides giving info on lane locations and conditions, which helps justify the member fees. They help with repairs to lanes for a start, as well as fighting legal threats to lanes. Local reps often run meetings or laning' days (newbie runs are ideal to get an idea of what to expect and meet people). Facebook is your friend here. Join the local groups and get on an outing

Riccy wrote: I Just re-read my earlier post and thought it sounded like I was telling you off a bit Andy, sorry that wasnt the intention.

The 'green-lanes' we have are very limited and restricted, which means those in the know are (rightly) a bit possessive of the info.

An example would be some trouble lately in N. Wales with spike traps and lane blockages placed by upset locals. Going down the wrong path could cost dearly, so best to be safe and have the info.

GLASS and ATUK do good work besides giving info on lane locations and conditions, which helps justify the member fees. They help with repairs to lanes for a start, as well as fighting legal threats to lanes. Local reps often run meetings or laning' days (newbie runs are ideal to get an idea of what to expect and meet people). Facebook is your friend here. Join the local groups and get on an outing

Hi Riccy,

Not at all buddy, your post was very helpful and appreciated. I'm going to become a member next week. Its a great resource and I like that they take care of the locations.

Just got to sign up to Facebook now

Thanks again Riccy!