whitworth reorganisation.

[landie3]

As of the 1st of May whitworth quarry will be changing how they do things. The 1st and the last Sunday in each month will be open for 4x4 only, NO BIKES. The other Sundays will be for bikes only NO 4x4. This is following complaints from nearby residents "we are trying to work with them" is what I was told. The result being dont turn up before 9/30, keep your speed down on the road and only "road legal" vehicles will be allowed onto the site. There is an upside and down side to this as well, we will have access to all 150 acres instead of just 50 acres, but the price may have to be reviewed. Hope this is off help to anyone planning a trip up there in the near future

[Andy.]

Very interesting.

Good news on the No Bike days, certainly will open up more areas for playing, and some good areas they are too.

I'd like to bet the price does'nt stay at £10 quid  :(

[landie3]

tried to get an idea as to how much but they wouldnt commit. gonna have to make up for those lost bikes

[muky-kid.]

:?  Thats funny i spoke to John and Darren today on the phone, and neither of them mentioned this to me when i asked about this Sunday. Although saying that it would be a good idea to have all the 150 acres to play on. But the price will definatley go up, or will it  :?:  you see if 4x4 owners find out that they can use all the site, a lot more will turn up esspecially if we lose the right to greenlane in the future. Thus i hope will keep the cost down. I ring him again tomorrow and get more details. :D

 :lol: If this is true. I think ill be getting some more Diffs, just in case... :lol:

[landie3]

got it on the cowm news letter, guess its all about supply n demand

[muky-kid.]

got it on the cowm news letter, guess its all about supply n demand

 :( Hope the price doesnt go up too much, but if it goes to £20.00 its still a bargain compared to some play-sites. :D
 :roll: Well just have to wait and see.

[Andy.]

True more 4x4's may turn up, but if you owned the site would you keep the price the same  :?:

They must be aware of the green lanes debate, and the site is already a popular venue. Just hope they don't try and cash in too much  :(

[Andy.]

got it on the cowm news letter, guess its all about supply n demand

 :( Hope the price doesnt go up too much, but if it goes to £20.00 its still a bargain compared to some play-sites. :D
 :roll: Well just have to wait and see.

True, I always thought £10 was cheap, so an extra tenna I'd still be happy to pay.

[muky-kid.]

True more 4x4's may turn up, but if you owned the site would you keep the price the same  :?:

They must be aware of the green lanes debate, and the site is already a popular venue. Just hope they don't try and cash in too much  :(

 :( MMMMMM Come to think of it, i bet all the other play-sites will hike their prices up when they find out the outcome of the Greenlane issue.
Not only have we got the Goverment and the Bobble Hat Brigade against us, now weve got Capitalism against us as well. I was in a good mood till now.

[muky-kid.]

got it on the cowm news letter, guess its all about supply n demand

 :( Hope the price doesnt go up too much, but if it goes to £20.00 its still a bargain compared to some play-sites. :D
 :roll: Well just have to wait and see.

True, I always thought £10 was cheap, so an extra tenna I'd still be happy to pay.

 :D Yeah, and think of all those runs to have a go at, were as upto now we cant touch.... :D  :D

[Andy.]

People see an oportunity and then start seeing those £££ signs in there eyes.

I know Briercliffe is £30 and not as good as Whitworth, we'll just have to wait and see  :?:

[simdeb]

sounds a good site. where is it ?? :D  :D

[muky-kid.]

People see an oportunity and then start seeing those £££ signs in there eyes.

I know Briercliffe is £30 and not as good as Whitworth, we'll just have to wait and see  :?:

Are you still popping up on Sunday, theres a trial on but were still aloud on after speaking to Darren today. Or just go and watch them trialing. :D

[Andy.]

sounds a good site. where is it ?? :D  :D

Whitworth, near Rochdale, Lancs. Think someone posted a map recently  :?:

For loads of pics go here My Webshots

[muky-kid.]

sounds a good site. where is it ?? :D  :D

 :D Hi mate its in Whitworth,Rochdale,Greater Manchester. Heres a couple of pics. Although i think this thread should be in the Events Section. :D

[Andy.]

Are you still popping up on Sunday, theres a trial on but were still aloud on after speaking to Darren today. Or just go and watch them trialing. :D

Not sure mate, the boys have a cub church parade this Sunday, and we have an estate agent coming round about the house, might be up mid-day-ish.

If not certainly want to go again with the site now being opened up more  :D

[robbie]

I know Briercliffe is £30 and not as good as Whitworth

I actually dispute this as I prefer Briercliffe..... even for the £30. The site is more mud but Whitworth can be rocky.....

Goto my site below for some piccies on Briercliffe... I like it

Mind you , I do (did!!!) like the £10 for Whitworth too.... but we cant have everything can we??

[muky-kid.]

Are you still popping up on Sunday, theres a trial on but were still aloud on after speaking to Darren today. Or just go and watch them trialing. :D

Not sure mate, the boys have a cub church parade this Sunday, and we have an estate agent coming round about the house, might be up mid-day-ish.

If not certainly want to go again with the site now being opened up more  :D

O.K Andy, if you dont make it on Sunday no dout well see you there later on in the year. Good luck with the estate agent. :D

[muky-kid.]

I know Briercliffe is £30 and not as good as Whitworth

I actually dispute this as I prefer Briercliffe..... even for the £30. The site is more mud but Whitworth can be rocky.....

Goto my site below for some piccies on Briercliffe... I like it

Mind you , I do (did!!!) like the £10 for Whitworth too.... but we cant have everything can we??

Ive never been to Briercliffe, some good pics youve got there. Might pop up to it one day and check it out. :D

[Andy.]

Ive never been to Briercliffe, some good pics youve got there. Might pop up to it one day and check it out. :D

I think I've been, was a few years back now but might be wrong  :?:

In any case I agree your pics do look great and it might be worth a Mud Club visit in the future  :D

Think they only open on certain 'fun day' events, do we have a calendar of dates for Briercliffe  :?:

[muky-kid.]

Ive never been to Briercliffe, some good pics youve got there. Might pop up to it one day and check it out. :D

I think I've been, was a few years back now but might be wrong  :?:

In any case I agree your pics do look great and it might be worth a Mud Club visit in the future  :D

Think they only open on certain 'fun day' events, do we have a calendar of dates for Briercliffe  :?:

 :D Good idea that Andy, i wonder if wede get a discount as were club members and qiute a lot of us could turn up esspecially in the summer and i hear Briercliffe is not that big but i may be wrong. Wishful thinking on my behalf. :lol:

[Andy.]

Found it  :D

http://www.4x4funday.co.uk/offrd.html

Looked at events calendar and would you believe it they have an open day this coming Sunday.

Next one is MAY 1st - Sunday - 10-4pm - BRIERCLIFFE, nr Burnley, Lancs., @ £30 per 4x4 pay on the day

[muky-kid.]

Found it  :D

http://www.4x4funday.co.uk/offrd.html

Looked at events calendar and would you believe it they have an open day this coming Sunday.

Next one is MAY 1st - Sunday - 10-4pm - BRIERCLIFFE, nr Burnley, Lancs., @ £30 per 4x4 pay on the day

 :( Would you beleive that, the 1st of May is a no no. Im going to Wales for the Forest Trip pdutton has organised. And its a bit late to change destination now for this Sunday as my mates are geared up for Whitworth.
Some other time perhaps.... :D

[Andy.]

Never mind, one for the future though  

[muky-kid.]

Never mind, one for the future though  

 :D  :D DEFINATLEY.. Late Summer perhaps just before kids go back to school etc.... some camping thrown in Saturday play Sunday ( with hang over ). :lol:  :lol:

[robbie]

Strange this thread.... 12 months ago I mentioned Briercliffe and was 'shot down' cos it was too expensive basically!! Now, it is almost 'acceptable' to pay £30 for a dfay off road....    strange thing life!!!

Anyway, yeeh they run usually every 1st Sunday of the month. They have no toilets and not usually food.... so always be prepared to take your own butties!!. There is alot for every type of terrain, mud, water, hills, rocks, bomb hole, or just keep it cool if you dont want to risk damage in any way

Start a new thread if it is on for any time and I will try to make it too... you wont be dissapointed (although I wont refund your fee if you are :) )

[muky-kid.]

Strange this thread.... 12 months ago I mentioned Briercliffe and was 'shot down' cos it was too expensive basically!! Now, it is almost 'acceptable' to pay £30 for a dfay off road....    strange thing life!!!

Anyway, yeeh they run usually every 1st Sunday of the month. They have no toilets and not usually food.... so always be prepared to take your own butties!!. There is alot for every type of terrain, mud, water, hills, rocks, bomb hole, or just keep it cool if you dont want to risk damage in any way

Start a new thread if it is on for any time and I will try to make it too... you wont be dissapointed (although I wont refund your fee if you are :) )

 :D Cheers for that Robbie, yeah going to have a look one day. And post in the Events Section not to annoy Tim.. :oops:

[robbie]

Incidentally, if you do go to Whitworth from rochdale, watch out for the speed cameras on the way into Whitworth itself. When you get into the village from Rochdale, you will see a pedestrian crossing (zebra) and a Co-oP or Spar on the right.

Turn LEFT up TONG LANE and across the next crossroad, past the reservior and up the steep hill. You cant miss the quarry on the right. If you go through metal gates.... you've gone too far :)

The butties are great

Maybe I will see you there for a few hours Sunday, depends on the missus :)

[Andy.]

Camping now there's an idea  :D

Never seemed to of been able to make it up there Robbie, and to be honest with knowing Whitworth and the all important price I've always gone there.

Weekends just go in a flash in our house and before you know it back to work on the Monday, must try and plan things better but at the moment can't look too far forward as we are currently selling up.

Not even sure if Billings on for us this year, still one that won't be missed is Langley Farm.

Anyway will try and get to one of the days  

[robbie]

you will enjoy it, I am sure.... Even if you just spectate, there is usually enough to keep you occupied.....

I have seen many guys stuck without too much trouble, and loadsa trouble to  get out :)

I will catchya there no doubt :)