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amondeggs

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Telford
Posts: 452

We places we have found have all been by accident. When we travel we have an idea of where we want to get to by the end of the day but sometimes for one reason or another we get delayed and realise that we are not going to make it to the planned campsite. There are loads of places where you can wild camp as long as it's

a) not in the national park / private land ( usually signed private)
b) not close to any kind of habitation
c) you are well off the track / road

Then also make sure that you arrive late and leave early before anyone else is likely to be passing.

For us it's part of the adventure that your not quite sure where you will be staying each night

A couple of useful apps are "you camp es" and " you camp for" which show your present position and campsites nearby as pin icons on the map. Clicking on the. Gives you full info on each one.

15th Jul 2017 12:05pm

Welkman

Member Since: 02 Nov 2014
Location: Essex colchester
Posts: 326

Hi guys, Ferry booked for Sunday. I have the vibrication book for the trip. How easy are they to follow in reality? I have the odometer on the speedo to use and could easily run a gps as well. I dont really want to plug the whole route into the gps manually before I go so was hoping that the roadbook will suffice once we start the route. We havwe not booked any camping so are hoping to just rock up and camp. We only have a tiny 2 man tent (hilliberg) so places can normally fit us in.

Any last minute tips? Is the smugglers road a worthy addition to the road book trip?

Cheers,

James

25th Jul 2017 9:14am

Welkman

Member Since: 02 Nov 2014
Location: Essex colchester
Posts: 326

Also...

As far as safety/recovery goes I have:

Tyre fixing kit, 12v compressor for airing up tyres, quick deflator, x2 waffle boards, recovery bridle (will hopefully pick up a tow rope before I leave), x2 triangles, a medium sized foam extinguisher and a CB radio. I plan to take spare oil, air and fuel filters, a socket set and adjustable spanner, the standard hi lift jack and a couple of decent torches.

Have I overlooked anything? Should I pick up a couple of britpart axles just incase? Maybe a wheel bearing kit?

Cheers,

James

25th Jul 2017 9:18am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2227

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

I'd be inclined to leave the waffles, the filters and hi-lift at home, you won't need them IME.
Do a good thorough service yourself before you go.
If you want to carry spares, then a couple of wheel bearings and a Propshaft UJ, a tube of instant gasket, a hub nut socket and prop nut socket.
HTH
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

26th Jul 2017 2:58pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2227

... and it really is worth plugging in all the coordinates before you go. Particularly if you don't want the person in the passenger seat to hate you 😊
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

26th Jul 2017 3:02pm

Inigo

Member Since: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 617

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

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Stunning scenery, beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers and canyons and we haven't even strayed from the main road yet. Although that might be that we didn't follow Mo's advice and enter my planned off road bits. Only on day 3 and loving it. Definitely off into the mountains proper tomorrow.

26th Jul 2017 9:53pm

familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3481

2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

Looks great, we'll be 6days behind you! 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI

27th Jul 2017 5:21am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2227

The Pyrenees are indeed beautiful, I'd go every year if there wasn't so many other places to go 😊
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

27th Jul 2017 9:09am

familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3481

My children are requesting more photos!! 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI

27th Jul 2017 5:30pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6298

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Inigo can you confirm where the photo was taken please - looks great.

27th Jul 2017 6:11pm

sharkey964

Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: On a muddy track
Posts: 574

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

That looks like the Yesa reservoir.
???????

Marc

27th Jul 2017 6:35pm

Inigo

Member Since: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 617

Yes, Yesa reservoir. First day, first recovery, first swim.

27th Jul 2017 6:42pm

sharkey964

Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: On a muddy track
Posts: 574

Did you have a look at esco,the deserted vilage?

Marc

27th Jul 2017 6:47pm

sharkey964

Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: On a muddy track
Posts: 574

I took this pic there in 2015.

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27th Jul 2017 6:49pm

Inigo

Member Since: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 617

Nice pic!

No,we saw Esco, but preferred to find Ruesta on the other side. A deserted village (smaller), but it had a bar! And had a lovely Gazpacho.

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27th Jul 2017 7:39pm

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