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Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby colley on Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:55 pm

Just been looking through a load of old pics and videos of green lanes i driven over the years :D And though it would be nice to get everyone's thoughts on there favorite Green lane and why.
I have driven loads of lanes over the years and when i sat down and thought about it i found very hard to choose a favorite :|
Anyway after a lot of thought i would say that basssstard lane near machynlleth is one of my favorites.
It is very tight and scratchy with real deep ruts having a rock face drop at the end dropping in to a stream. The lane it self is great to drive but it also holds sentimental value as i have driven it with great friends over the years and been stuck on the lane for many hours too :lol: :lol:

Here are some pics of the lane :D Have not got many pics of the middle of the lane as its so tight you cannot get out the truck :D

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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby Dannyboy on Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:12 pm

Ive got to admit, i really enjoyed that lane to mate, its just difficult enough to be loadsa fun(weather depending :lol: ) and defo one of, if not the best ive ever done :thumbup: Next time were goin up it tho arnt we!! :wtf: :lolno:
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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby vauxsqueeks on Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:37 pm

Well to be honnest, I have no idea where I was for most of the trip, however this one was scary..!
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Loved the whole lot.. We didnt get many Pics.. Though I want a house HERE!
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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby Drift on Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:49 pm

Every green lane is my favourite :thumbup:

But a the classics like the Wayfarer may not be technical (in summer) but its long and stunning

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It can get nasty in winter

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Corwen river crossing
Where else can you see a sight like this in the UK
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Near Machynlleth

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A cracking though easy lane overlooking Barmouth above Dolgellau
This lane if timed right will give a spectacular sun set over the Irish sea.

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The Gap Road is a classic too
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So many and so little time to get the pictures on.

Oh barstart lane is good though :thumbup:
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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby fronteramac on Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:57 pm

i can feel a wales trip comin on!!!! :thumbup:
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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby Drift on Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:10 am

First payday in my new job in four weeks and I am out :thumbup:
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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby igotababyfrontera on Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:28 am

I don't know the name of it if it's got one :oops: but when we did strata on the Saturday the muddy lane with the big puddles and the big camber round a corner one.
I'll find the pics when I get on he pc :D
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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby Trugga on Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:06 am

I'm probably fortunate that with my motorsport marshalling hobby, I quite often get to drive some "interesting" terrain, therefore my list of favourite lanes are less technical and more scenic.

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The Barmouth low and high road is a relatively easy drive and can with care be driven solo. Affording some fantastic views, these lanes are not too far away from my favourite camp site.

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The Gap Road will remain a favourite. Yes, there are a couple of technical sections, but I also recall the people I've shared the lane with. I was also fortunate to drive this lane before the NERC Act diminished any vehicle ROW upon it.

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Rudland Rigg on the North Yorkshire Moors. The 10 mile lane starts out a little tricky, but this is just a nice place to be on a sunny day.

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White Stones. Often used on the beginners laning trips, these side slopes always brings out the chatter (and the cameras), reminding me of when I first experienced them.

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The Wayfarer. One of the first lanes I ever drove, and one I keep returning to. 5 miles of near unspoilt Welsh wilderness.

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Re: Your Favorite Green Lane & Why

Postby Dannyboy on Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:30 am

The HAPPY VALLEY lane we did last Wales trip was also quite a good lane, long and i assume brilliant views at some points but the cloud ruined that for us :roll: :thumbup:
Really enjoyed the strata trip too, couple of great lanes on there, and up the peak there are several lanes i really enjoy doing :thumbup: Its such a hard choice!! :think: :think:
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