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Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: The Land that time forgot
Posts: 3753

feeler for a Scottish members summer outing

Couple of years ago I organised a day out following the General Wade's and the Roman Roads in the southern highlands. Format was meet at J9 M9/ Stirling Moto Services - then travel by the back roads to Wallace Monument, over Sheriffmuir to Crief then Glen Turret (without a stop at the Grouse Experience! but JMB took us on a brilliant side trip up to the reservoir above the Distillery) then via the Sma Glen to Amulree, over the high road to Kenmore with a lunch stop at the Forestry Picnic site on the shore of Loch Tay, then via the backroads to Glen Lyon for an afternoon cuppa and over the rough tracks to Killin where we split up and those from the east drove back home via the north shore of Loch Tay and those from the south and west went via Killin to Lix Toll then either via the west side of Loch Lomond or via the Trossachs to Glasgow and points south.

If anybody is interested in doing a similar run in June/July 2011 then I would be happy to run another one. When we set out there was no intention of going offroading BUT we did find that the hummock where we had afternoon tea was ideal for John to show us how to get RRS's/D3's and FFRR's into extended offroad height and for folks to give GGS mode a play with on some firm grass. I put the invite on RRS, D3, Def2, Freel2 and FFRR - mainly Disco3's came along with one RRS, one FFRR and a Tdi200 Def with it's 17 year old driver! It turned into a great day with plenty of sunshine (it was August and for once there were very few midges in evidence). As before this is intended to be totally on paved roads with no offroad driving planned, suitable for any showroom standard Land Rover, even those with low slung body kits

I'm also open to suggestions for variations on the route or even to arrange a totally different run - eg one of my favourite picnic trips in the summer is to go North to the start of the Corrie Varrick Pass run which involves some nice fast roads as well as single tracks. Or I love the "Road to the Isles" run passing Tyndrum, Bridge Of Orchy, Black Mount Ski Centre then turn off the main road near to the Kings House Hotel, down the unclassified road that follows Glen Etive, round the back of Buachaille Etive Mor to Loch Etive - it's a dead end road but with stunning scenery. There are lots of private roads around these areas that are closed to public access so if anybody knows any landowners (or even if they are a landowner in the area!) and would be prepare to let us drive their private roads that would be fantastic

The sign up is only an expression of interest to give an idea if this would appeal to Scottish members or those holidaying in Scotland at that time of the year. The date is a bit flexible as I don't know what my leave schedule is going to be, but at the moment it looks like I will be home in late June or early July.

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3rd Jan 2011 3:11am

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I would be interested obviously dependent on the final dates, but other than that it sounds like a good day out.

One of the chaps at the dunkeld experience centre showed me how to do that in a 2008 G4 disco 3, it's quite a party piece.

Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

3rd Jan 2011 8:26am

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

Me too, only I work shifts with alternating rest days so will confirm once dates posted

3rd Jan 2011 6:03pm

RLD

Member Since: 29 Jun 2007
Location: Lancs
Posts: 858

as said on the other side yes depending on the dates just up that way in November nice RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear

3rd Jan 2011 9:00pm

Maverick

Member Since: 08 Mar 2008
Location: Inverurie!
Posts: 261

1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White

Highly advise this, signed up on the D4 website. I'll own up now to being the 17 YO in the TDi. Was an awesome day out, and very much interested in doing it again!

Ben

Rebuilt 1996 black/white Defender 90 300 TDi

22nd Jan 2011 11:05pm

james975

Member Since: 07 Nov 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 53

I would be interested work permiting when the date is posted

12th Feb 2011 6:47pm

Merlin

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 981

A bit of off road would be appreciated, must come back with some mud on it. Merlin

13th Feb 2011 5:44pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

I used to work with a guy who went on a organised trip around the glen taner estate.

Another option could be to get in touch with highland offroad near Perth to see about a trip around the Land they have access to just for defender 2 forum members. Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

13th Feb 2011 7:28pm

I.AM_a driver

Member Since: 11 Jun 2009
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Posts: 404

I'd be interested in this, depends on the date obviously. Mark S
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8th Mar 2011 2:26pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Date/Availability permitting I would like ot go. A bit of green laning added would suit just fine! I'll be in a Discovery 2, as not ordered the Defender yet.

I don't think the Corrieyairick is open at the mo - last time I was up there there was a large official-looking var blocking the track...

16th Mar 2011 7:03pm

Paul_1978

Member Since: 08 Nov 2009
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 384

I would be interested too, got to be some green lane action near kingshouse / bridge of orchy area.
I have kayaked all over that area, loads of places to pitch a tent and drop a few jars in the pub.

16th Mar 2011 8:50pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

I would be up for making a camping weekend of it

Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

16th Mar 2011 9:41pm

FalkirkDave

Member Since: 29 Apr 2011
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 38

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13th Jul 2011 11:35pm

alanhid

Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: South Lanarkshire Scotland
Posts: 221

2006 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

Interested

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15th Jul 2011 6:35pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

Still interested!

This would be great before winter sets in??? Or maybe a snowy trip??? Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

25th Sep 2011 8:07pm

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