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Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Berliner Beer on March 23, 2006, 09:49:21

Won a free return crossing to isle of Wight. Gunna go this Saturday. Can anyone recommend any nice drives. Nothing too taxing as only one vehical going (and its still bent and dented from whaddon). Bought an o/s map. Cheers

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Evilgoat on March 23, 2006, 10:37:25

make sure you get up on the down out towards the Needles, some breathtaking views up there.

Also the beaches on the Southern coastline are quite nice.

Find someplace to kip in Southampton when you get back and do the New Forest on Sunday, would be happy to give you a tour as was planning on taking the bikes out on sun. :)

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Berliner Beer on March 23, 2006, 10:53:42

Thanks for the info and kind Offer. Unfortunatley on suday I am commited. Doing medical support at whaddon for an enduro! Got the O/s map out. will definatley be seeing the needles. Cheers Mate

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: secretsquirrel on March 23, 2006, 20:48:41

Head for the south west at freshwater bay.  Take the A3055 eastbound(Military Road), pass Southdown road on your left and take the track just past it.  It goes up across the golf course (Tennyson Trail) and the views are spectacular!  I envy you - I love it there and have done all the off road routes on the island but you won't have time to do it all in one day so the one above shouldn't be missed!

By the way, if you're looking for grub, head to Arreton Barns on the A3056 in the middle of the island.  There is a great pub there which does fantastic food.

Have a good day. :D

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: ChrisW on March 23, 2006, 21:03:57

The Tennyson Trail is TRO'd I believe...
http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=16568

Think I'd keep my head down if I was out there in a Land Rover  :evil:  :?

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: UDTrev on March 24, 2006, 07:27:08

Quote from: "ChrisW70"

The Tennyson Trail is TRO'd I believe...
http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=16568

Think I'd keep my head down if I was out there in a Land Rover  :evil:  :?

As far as I know only part of it is - will try to persuade my mate on the island to give an update.

Bembridge trail is a good one - but watch out for the tree !!!!


Trev

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: secretsquirrel on March 24, 2006, 09:27:31

Sorry - didn't know the route was TRO'd.  Have a nice time anyway.

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Dunno on March 24, 2006, 10:08:28

Quote from: "UDTrev"

Quote from: "ChrisW70"

The Tennyson Trail is TRO'd I believe...
http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=16568

Think I'd keep my head down if I was out there in a Land Rover  :evil:  :?

As far as I know only part of it is - will try to persuade my mate on the island to give an update.

Bembridge trail is a good one - but watch out for the tree !!!!


Trev

DID YOU CALL????

Ok only part of the Tennyson Trail is closed and that is the part from Carisbrooke (newport) up to Brighstone down which in Trev's and my view is the best bit!! But as secretsquirrel said the bit from Brighstone to Freshwater has some fantastic views but watch out for LOW FLYing golf balls as you finish off by driving across a golf course.

I have checked out with the local council and they have assured me that all other routes are open and at the time they said the Tennyson was only closed on the first bit for 6 months so watch this space as they say.

You can see some piccies of the tennyson and the TREE (Trev's Favourite!) here - http://www.mellon.org.uk/html/tennyson_trail.html

Ohh and dont forget the fords!!

If i Can be of any help get in touch.

Regards

Paul

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: UDTrev on March 24, 2006, 12:57:06

Quote from: "Dunno"

watch out for LOW FLYing golf balls as you finish off by driving across a golf course.

I seem to remember, last time, I ran over the golf ball  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

So watch out for balls stuck in your MTs !!!! :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:


Trev  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Berliner Beer on March 24, 2006, 15:15:54

Thanks everyone Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: mytj on March 25, 2006, 16:51:15

I now it's a bit late, But have a look on my web site, there is a slide show of a day out with the vectis land rover club (chris)
I heard that some 4x4 owners had 'run a mock' and upset some locals who were trying to get the byways closed.
john.

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: UDTrev on March 27, 2006, 15:41:23

Quote from: "Berliner Beer"

Thanks everyone Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!

So did you enjoy yourself ?

Any pictures ?


Trev

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Berliner Beer on March 27, 2006, 15:41:55

Bit of a crap day! Trail closed at golf course end. Big notice up to STOP cars/4x4. as we were on are own decided not to chance it. weather got very bad Fog/MIST. Still maybe in the summer take 2

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Dunno on March 27, 2006, 20:18:35

Quote from: "Berliner Beer"

Bit of a crap day! Trail closed at golf course end. Big notice up to STOP cars/4x4. as we were on are own decided not to chance it. weather got very bad Fog/MIST. Still maybe in the summer take 2

Sorry to hear that  mate, I shall give the old Council a Call to see what they have to say and also try and get over to have a look what they are up to.

Did you try the Bembridge Trail? I know its small but its fun arounf the tree!! aint it Trev!!!

Paul

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Frankie-Boy on March 27, 2006, 23:55:09

Hi Paul (Dunno),

I sent you a PM the other day, did you receive it?

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: Manicminer on March 28, 2006, 07:42:09

Quote from: "Dunno"

You can see some piccies of the tennyson and the TREE (Trev's Favourite!) here - http://www.mellon.org.uk/html/tennyson_trail.html The Video is mainly of the bit that has been closed but it also has the tree for you to  see, but if you look at the piccies you can see that it is still worth a trip for the view

No wonder they have closed it if you lot keep driving off the road and making mud holes :roll:

Title: Isle of Wight
Post by: mytj on March 28, 2006, 08:06:54

When we did the trail last summer it was dry (apart from the mist up on the hill) but from that video you can see why people say 4x4's damage the trail.Here's the slide show of our trip (i hope!):  http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/mudclub/page8.html