Topic: Wales wild safari weekend's (Read 1440 times)

Landyman · « **on:** March 13, 2009, 16:51:26 »

I'm thinking of booking myself on to one of these weekends I just wondered if any one on here had done it and what you thought.
I have done a few lanes in Wales before but to be honest I'm fed up doing the research to find them and check if they're open. I thought this way someone else can do the work for a change. Plus I'll get to know some lanes I might not have known about that I can visit again at a later date.

Llanigraham · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2009, 17:37:45 »

Is this the tours arranged by a gentleman in Bala, because if it is, he uses tracks that he has made personal arrangements with the landowners to use, so they are not neccesarly rights of way?

Landyman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2009, 17:51:15 »

I'm looking at the V. Cobly one's is that what your talking about?

Llanigraham · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2009, 18:31:21 »

No, I was thinking of the guy that also runs the Model Shop and the Snowdonia LR Experience.
Dave Mitchell?

Landyman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2009, 18:39:14 »

I hadn't even thought about that one. Have you done that one or do you know anything about it?
I just thought I'd try and get a bit of feedback before i shell out my hard earned beer tokens.

Llanigraham · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2009, 20:23:48 »

Not personally, but a couple from the Freelander Club went with them a while ago and hada good day.

Disco Matt · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2009, 20:24:12 »

In all honesty I'd try to get in touch with some Mud Clubbers in the area you're aiming for and save your cash for fuel. Unless the organiser has agreements with landowners as Graham mentioned then they won't be able to show you anything the locals don't already know about.

Landyman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2009, 20:36:48 »

My parents live in Tywn near Aberdovey and I get over there quite often, allways in my Landy. I tried to meet up with people on here a while back but didn't get much response. Obviously I daren't go on my own so thought I might try this option.
I have done the Happy valley track several times in the past and have been on some lanes above Aberdovey. I have recently worked out where the Strata track is and am keen to give this one a go.
Looks like I'll have to organize a weekend trip and convince some friends to come along.

McGuire · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2009, 14:47:35 »

Quote from: Landyman on March 13, 2009, 17:51:15

I'm looking at the V. Cobly one's is that what your talking about?

Counted 14 in one of his groups a while back. Not impressed!

littlepow · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2009, 16:56:18 »

Going with some friends will be better, then you can set your own timings for starting and breaks. Much better than guided tours that can end up running to fairly strict timetables.

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2009, 19:50:53 »

If it is green lanes, why pay for something that is free?

Just ask in the green lane section for someone who is out laneing that day and I am sure they will let you tag along.

Paul

Landyman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2009, 22:10:45 »

Right looks like were on for a laning trip on the 11/12 April so far 3 of us but might be 1 more.
Ive just ordered some maps. Think I'm going to try and find the Wayfarer on the Saturday and then go south for Strata on Sunday and I can do Happy valley and a couple of lanes near Mach that I know some time in between.
Does that sound like a plan :-k

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:07:15 »

If I am about I could meet you and mark up the maps for you ;) But if not find the lanes you want to drive and email the rights of way off with a few at atime (get someone else to do a few aswell). There is only one that TROed in north Wales that I know about.

Paul

Landyman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:24:15 »

OK thanks that would be a great help if you don't mind.
I'l drop you a line once my map's have turned up and I've had a chance to plan a route.

Cheers

Paul..

Llanigraham · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2009, 12:35:52 »

Be careful around Mach as a few lanes were downgraded 2 years ago (mostly around Forge/Aberhosan) but I don't think the OS maps have been updated yet.
Give me an idea of what you are looking at and I will check my marked map.

AJWB · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2009, 17:57:12 »

I was on the Wild Wales trip this weekend. It is definitely worth the money in my opinion. I've been on laning trips before for free and wasn't convinced about paying money to do what you can do free. I can see the point now, it's all very well organised and the leaders know the lanes (and the legalities) very well. It's also a great social event; over the weekend you really get to know the others on the trip well and the evening meal on the Saturday is a great way of chatting to other 4x4 folk.

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2009, 19:46:24 »

Quote from: AJWB on March 16, 2009, 17:57:12

(and the legalities)

Not always.

Paul

Landyman · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2009, 19:50:05 »

Quote from: Llanigraham on March 16, 2009, 12:35:52

Be careful around Mach as a few lanes were downgraded 2 years ago (mostly around Forge/Aberhosan) but I don't think the OS maps have been updated yet.
Give me an idea of what you are looking at and I will check my marked map.

Cheers once my new maps turn up and I know wich ones I'm talking about I'll come back to you if thats ok?

Regards

Paul..

Landyman · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:24:17 »

Right Chaps I'm now in possession of explorer maps 124 , 125, 135,136 :-k
Could some one give me some grid refs for the Wayfarer as I cant seem to pin it down?
And if any one else would like to add any tracks that you recommend that are legal I would be much obliged.

Landyman · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:36:13 »

Sorry to be a pain and ask more question s BUT :-

the wite roads marked as "Other road drive or track" and the red dots "other routes with public access"
Are these legaly driveable?
Cheers for your help.

Paul..

Llanigraham · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2009, 14:45:04 »

Paul,
I've PM'ed a reply to you.
Sorry for delay, I'm on nights!

Landyman · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2009, 22:23:22 »

Doh!!! just bought LRO handy little book came with it showing me exactly where the Wayfarer starts :dance:

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