diesel_jim wrote:

Surrounding villages are mainly farming community... so 'should' be used to tractors etc driving around.

I wouldn't bargain on it... They'll want it solely for their own sole use and god help anyone spotted near there. If they are they will be treated with suspicion.

(Takes cover from the Farmers) Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes.
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bpman wrote:

we only saw two other groups and no police or range wardens today... but very wet. Even missed Jamie

Actually we did see the hunt, horses and dogs, nice to see everyone enjoying it

diesel_jim wrote:

Judging from that farcebook rubbish, it's people looking at one or two photo's (ot too many in the "mud hole" as it seems to be called) then making long distance accusations "mud plugging muppets" etc.... i suspect the majority of the people making comments have never been out on the areas let alone seen the cat1 tracks that riddle the whole 98000 acres. And of course, glass houses and throwing stones etc

Up until the mid- late nineties The Ridgeway which in total is 87 miles long used to be accessible to 'all and sundry' unfortunately it was a similar 'Public outcry' (I too am sure from many people who had not been there) to limit access to a mere two miles all year round and 16 miles from May to Serptember. As with all walks of life there will be 'scoffers and scorners' who have nothing better to do than put a halt to other people's enjoyment. I sincerely hope that their attempt at whatever agenda they may have will not gather pace. In this World of Political Correctness, Tree Huggers and so-called Do-Gooders I hope they find another more just cause to concentrate their efforts on!

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K9F wrote:

Up until the mid- late nineties The Ridgeway which in total is 87 miles long used to be accessible to 'all and sundry' unfortunately it was a similar 'Public outcry' (I too am sure from many people who had not been there) to limit access to a mere two miles all year round and 16 miles from May to Serptember. As with all walks of life there will be 'scoffers and scorners' who have nothing better to do than put a halt to other people's enjoyment. I sincerely hope that their attempt at whatever agenda they may have will not gather pace. In this World of Political Correctness, Tree Huggers and so-called Do-Gooders I hope they find another more just cause to concentrate their efforts on!

Rant Off!!!! (Not so much of a rant but a spleen-venting session albeit a small one).

+1 well said.

bob neville wrote:

Amazing thing is that looking at a few FB pages of pictures it looks like the majority of the vehicles that appear to have started the issue are not 90's, 110's or Defenders. Most I can see are Disco's and non LR.
Bob

The pity is Bob to the untrained eye a 4x4 type vehicle of any make or model is simply often classed as a Land Rover vehicle even if it's not. So in theory I believe we get a generalised blame for the few twits that are out there regardless of vehicle make model or age..

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Laurie wrote:

Most of the complainents are probably people who sit infront of farcebook and have never been for a country walk.