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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677   
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SPTA is covered in By ways mate, have a look at the map 1:25,000 is best and pick a route. Trial and error will find you some good routes. Have fun
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18th Aug 2013 7:48am |
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| mr_tdi82 Member Since: 24 May 2011 Location: Henley on Thames Posts: 62 
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did alot of the lanes on the plain to the east, only got stuck once. found this lane wish i hadn't ventured down it bearing in mind this chap is on a bike
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23rd Aug 2013 9:46pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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Even the name brings me out in cold sweats!! Had some very emotional times there in the winter months.
Maybe a summer trip is in order soon
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23rd Aug 2013 10:04pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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but bear in mind a route on an OS map is not proof of it's legal status... |
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24th Aug 2013 10:17am |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044  
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There are now loads of 'byway' signs all over the place so its not too hard to find your way around.
Do you have memory map on anything? if so it should be possible to obtain some previously driven routes from others 
However as previously mentioned this wouldn't guarantee that these routes are still open (bear in mind parts are sometimes closed for shooting!) Also some are bing closed (dead enders etc) and being replaced with new ones, so things change. DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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24th Aug 2013 10:58am |
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| James @ Grange Barnet LR Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Barnet, North London Posts: 201 
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Although I have MM on the laptop, I must admit that for basic laning I now only use MM on my ipad/iphone which from memory was £10 for MM and then £19.99 for 1:50k map.
Just follow the pink crosses! As mentioned the map isn't definative therefore to be bullet-proof check with the local ROW Officer, however generally speaking the Plain is fairly well open all year. Have fun! James Follow us on Twitter: @GrangeBarnetJLR |
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24th Aug 2013 11:16am |
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| mr_tdi82 Member Since: 24 May 2011 Location: Henley on Thames Posts: 62
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I downloaded an app called outside for my iphone it was free, it proved quite good basically OS maps for free, though when i lost signal on the phone it didnt work. I had the OS maps too, though my map reader did get lost occasionally
Trying to persuade my friend to get a 4x4 as i realise going on our own isnt great. |
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24th Aug 2013 5:47pm |
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| johnszs Member Since: 16 Aug 2010 Location: Hereford Posts: 459 
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Sounds like a plan glyn
that lane looks like its worth a look 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon |
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30th Aug 2013 6:07pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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I have a fully marked up set of maps.
The same source as those used by the MoD Police.  |
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31st Aug 2013 2:58pm |
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| Wangers Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: West London Posts: 265 
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Well if anyone is heading out anytime please give me a shout. Have also spent too much of my life on the green stuff there, and would love to take her out onto the open routes but going from West London on my tod is a bit much. Plus, there more of us there are, the louder the laughs at the Vitaras / Cherokees etc that are stuck (before we pull them out for a suitably refreshing price).
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31st Aug 2013 3:50pm |
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