Hi folks,

Just wondered how many of you might be up for greenlaning in the peak district.

I have got an OS map for the dark peak area (castleton, hathersage etc) aka Athelstan's old stomping ground which shows all legal routes. Must make sure everything is legal cos the cops have been running Operation Blackbrook to clamp down on 4x4's going where they shouldn't. Plus we are responsible motorists

Not sure when this could be cos I am a bit busy with exams and coursework at uni at the moment in addition to my full time job. No rest for the wicked! LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Doc, I'll keep a "watching" brief on this and if your playtime coincides with a family visit I'll say hello.

I have been in touch with lmorris4975 and he is available on the 30th or 31st of July and so am I. The plan is to cover moor lane in little eaton and 2 tracks I found near Darley Moor and Chatsworth. If anyone else wants to join in please sign up to this and indicate preferred date. If there is a few of us I am open to suggestions of further tracks to try if you know of any. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Ok guys, lmorris4975 and Andy131 have contacted me to say that Sunday 31st is best. All being well then we have 3 including myself for the 31st. Specifics such as times and meeting point and pubs to call at will be sorted closer to the time.

Anyone else fancy joining us? LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Here is the list to be covered (subject to change):

Moor Lane, Little Eaton
Back Lane, Darley Moor
Unnamed Road, Near Chatsworth
Unnamed Road, Monsal Dale to Brushfield
Sough Lane, Near Taddington
Bridleway near Castleton (if suitable)
Hough Lane, Hough

Surely there are some more of you who fancy joining us for this excursion. With a bit of luck there will be some heavy rain just before so that there are some nice big puddles/mini floods to splash through  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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The Doctor wrote:

With a bit of luck there will be some heavy rain just before so that there are some nice big puddles/mini floods to splash through

I well hope not, it is the second day of a week away I have planned

Ok guys, here is the confirmed list to be covered:

Moor Lane, Little Eaton
Back Lane, Darley Moor
Unnamed Road, Near Chatsworth
Unnamed Road, Monsal Dale to Brushfield
Sough Lane, Near Taddington
Hough Lane, Hough

I have exchanged numbers with Andy131 and lmorris4975 and we are meeting at approx 10am at my house. We are planning to stop at Chatsworth cafe for a bite to eat and a drink after the first 3 tracks.

It's not too late to sign up. I live near Jct 28 of M1 so am easy to find and the tracks are excellent. Let me know if you want to join us. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Have a fun time. I live fairly local (J30 M1) to this, but unfortuantely not available this weekend Put some photos up on your return! '09 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
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The pics are up: http://www.freel2.com/forum/post108927.html#108927 LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Good pics mate it was a good day out, apart from denting my side tube but thats what its there for

Hi All, First time poster.

Having recently got a FL2 and attending the Landrover Experiance at Eastnor Castle (Highly recomended), I wanted the kids to enjoy a little bit of off roading -- I of course was dead against it

Anyway, following The Doctors posts I am only 5 minutes away from Back Lane and thought I would give it a try.

I modified the route a little and started at 'Flash Lane' and carried on when it breaks into 'Back Lane'. The road is completely fine (3 wheels at some points etc) until you get near the bottom after a brief tarmac section you can go left onto 'Butchers Lane' or straight on down 'Back Lane' to where it eventually meets the B5057.

Now, this latter bit is ok until half way down where it gets very very narrow and very uneven. Certainly passable, but not if this is your everyday family car !!

We reversed a bit, did a 200 point turn, and went back up the route we had followed.

All passable, both directions, Flash Lane -- Back Lane, ending at Butchers Lane.

Just thought I would update....if anyone is brave enough to dry the bottom bit of Back lane let me know, I wanted to try but decided the risk to the shiny paintwork was too high.

It was very dry today, just waiting for rain and snow to liven it up a bit.