Green Laning

[marlbororman]

Just a Quicky, anyone know any lanes nearby to Stafford that i can try out this weekend???


This is my back up plan,incase i get bored

Links to a map if possible, Cheers...Ian

[Drift]

Try here Ian
http://www.way-finder.co.uk/
Ste

[marlbororman]

Cheers Ste, Just looking now

[Drift]

For a quick view of maps
http://leisure.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/lei ... oducts.jsp
Ste

[marlbororman]

Wow, that way finder site is very powerfull, just registered.

[willowkevin]

nice link that ste question tho ,on the grid reference search im assuming the green dots are for open lanes , what does the red dot signify ?

[Trugga]

Introduction to Green Laning

Lawrence

[marlbororman]

Thanks for the link Lawrence, Been reading through it,and its very helpfull info., and at short notice think theres more to laning than meets the eye.

Think im going to give it a miss this weekend, and arange for the next time im over that way. I think a bit more planning is needed.

[cyb]

think theres more to laning than meets the eye.

oh yes, and depending on how you like your 4x4 stuff they are far more fun than an off-road site.
you never know what you'll find on a lane and because of this its not a good idea to go alone.
If your into maps (like me) try hunting down the map room at you local town hall /county council and have a look at the definative maps for your area. These are marked up with local rights of way and if you buy a landranger map for your area you can mark them down then go looking

[NiftyWolfie]

If you do sort out any Laneing trips around the stafford area then please let me now as I'm only about 15 minutes away from stafford and wouls be willing to join you for some fun

PS...no I don't know any lanes myself

[Turbochops]

If anyone wants to bash the warwickshire lanes just give me a shout, i know most of 'em

[willowkevin]

confused of york .... i happened to pass the alleged start of one found on wayfinder this evening on the way to a freinds in selby , now the map shows it to come off the main road , now i cant see no lane ? theres something that looks like a farm track quite near, so how the heck do i find out if im allowed on it ? i was expecting a sign like for a bridleway ??

[cyb]

confused of york .... i happened to pass the alleged start of one found on wayfinder this evening on the way to a freinds in selby , now the map shows it to come off the main road , now i cant see no lane ? theres something that looks like a farm track quite near, so how the heck do i find out if im allowed on it ? i was expecting a sign like for a bridleway ??

Signs? - Now that would be a great idea

Unfortunately most councils don’t like to sign up BOATS, UUCR’s etc and if they do they often disappear or are pulled off by ramblers, dog walkers etc. Worst still my own county (Lincolnshire) seems to have a habit of using the wrong signs such as bridleway when it’s a boat.
The only county I’ve ever really thought was good at signage was Wiltshire.

So how do you know? The only true way is to check the definitive map at your local CC. The Wayfinder site although very good is only as good as the information displayed, which unless regularly reviewed and updated can be wrong.

As Lawrence has pointed out in his guide it is up to you to make sure you know your rights of way.

You also need realise that there maybe no visible track there other than maybe a gate into a field.
Sometimes a right of way will cross a field leaving no indication where it starts or finishes, and this is why you need a map and some idea of how to read map references.

Green Lanes are fun to find and explore there are many easy ones but the seldom used /difficult to find ones are more fun. Think of it as an expedition into the unknown
Oh and make sure you're prepared for the unknown too.

[marlbororman]

If you do sort out any Laneing trips around the stafford area then please let me now as I'm only about 15 minutes away from stafford and wouls be willing to join you for some fun

PS...no I don't know any lanes myself

When i go back over there, i will let you know before hand

[marlbororman]

ive been on a few lanes today, which i never knew existed untill end of last week.

I went to the local book shop and bought some Landranger maps for my area, and between using them and way finder, ive passed quite a few hours this last week, and today. And the more i study the easier it is to read maps.

Much easier with sat nav, until your location appears in the middle of nowhere.


Even got lost today Doubled back to a farm with map in hand to ask for directions.


Farmer was very friendly and helpfull, and pointed me on in the right direction..... Smiling when i said i was lost. (Even found me on the map too)


I think this is what it should be like

[retrochris]

marlbororman have you been on the green lane near quarry at everthorp! you want to speak to disco man on hull 4x4 he is always goin laning!

[marlbororman]

where abouts is this green lane??? someone was telling me about it but was never able to find it. Have you got any ideas?

[retrochris]

yes! been on it with discoman! come out of quarry turn left,streight over cross roads and just keep going on your right is an active quarry ! dont go in there!!! you can get from hull to scarbrough on lanes! i know discoman is busy with this 4x4 responce but he has good maps!
the lane at everthore regesters on sat nav!!
are you at korc on sunday?

[marlbororman]

Yes going to Korc sunday, will be a good day, cheers for ya help Chris, if ya going to Korc, see ya there.