 Greenlaning
Driving Days in England and Wales
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For 2008
we are running greenlane weekends in Wales and the Lake District, as well
as two greenlane days, one in Wiltshire with the other being in Hampshire.
The dates are on our Calendar as well as in the specific descriptions
on this page.
The rights
of way for vehicles in the countryside of England and Wales has by legislation
been restricted to Bye-ways and U.C.R's (Unclassified Country Roads).
Knowing which of these can be driven legally is an exacting task and one
which we at Impala take very seriously. Our team spends time researching
the rights of way so that we can produce an up to date roadbook's which
allows you to enjoy a trouble free day or weekends off roading with us.
The hotels that we use are all carefully selected and are "off road"
friendly, not in the least minding muddy boots and vehicles. This allows
our clients to enjoy a day’s or weekend’s off road driving
in complete confidence, in the knowledge that all of the routes have been
properly researched and that Impala backup cars are there just incase
you get stuck on that slippery hill or rutted track.
In view
with current thinking on the number of vehicles using the rights of way
at any time we have restricted the group size to a maximum of 8 cars.
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Devon
and Somerset Greenlaning Weekend
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Dates: 2009
Devon
and Somerset have some of the most beautiful and challenging lanes in
England. High banks and forested through the green fields of Somerset
give way to rock in the Exmoor National Park. If its wet you will enjoy
crossing two fords near Dulverton.
This
is an excellent route for all types of off road car.
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1-2
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Hampshire
Greenlaning
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Dates: 21st June 2008
The route
for this years greenlane day in Hampshire is being researched over the
next month. We shall be looking to increas60e the off road content of
the route.
The lanes
in Hampshire are a mix of woodland tracks, chalk lanes through farmland
as well as some fairly deep water crossing. depending upon the weather
it is always possible for some of the muddier ares to become difficult,
but do no worry because the Impala support teams are on hand to assist
at such places.
Grade:
1-2
Price
£80 per car.
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Lake
District Greenlaning
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Dates: Friday May 30th to Sunday June 1st 2008.
Nature’s
ice age has left in England an incredible area of glacial valleys surrounded
by high mountains giving us off roaders a playground of rocky tracks with
fantastic climbs, gullies as well as forest tracks. Here in the Lake District
National Park there is room for everyone to enjoy their leisure whether
it be walking, mountain biking or off roading. One of our checkpoints
is at the visitor center where bikers, walkers and off roaders enjoy a
drink and a meal together.
This
route is only recommended for Landrover's, Rangerovers and Discoveries
type off road cars although Freelander type cars which are piloted by
experienced drivers will be able to manage most of the route with care.
We will
be basing this weekends off roading from the magnificent Lindeth Fell
Country House Hotel which overlooks Lake Windermere. The price for this
weekend includes Bed and Breakfast for two nights, tea and cakes on Friday
afternoon as well as the five course evening meal on the Saturday.
Grade:
1-2
Price:
£620 (inc VAT) for a car with two occupants.
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Lake
District Treasure Hunt
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Dates:2009
A weekend
of fun and excitement for all the family in the lake district finding
clues along the way whilst working out your route using OS co-ordinates
and maps. We will ring you some two days before the hunt with the clue
for the start.
The off
road routes through this jewel of a park are stunning and you can enjoy
them in the knowledge that Impala has researched them carefully and throughout
the event our support cars will be there at any “difficult to drive”
areas.
You will
be working in teams as you and your group aim for that elusive goal!
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2
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Peak
District Greenlaning Days
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Dates:2009
England
is full of such varied landscapes and our Greenlaning days tap into its
many faces. Here in the peaks we squeeze between narrow stone walls and
climb muddy hills crossing farmland through industrial history. Some of
the gaps are only a couple of inches wider than your car as you climb
up steep tree lined slopes.
This
day is suitable for all four wheel drives and often the Freelander type
vehicles find it easy because of their smaller size.
Our day
starts at the Shady Oak pub at Fernilee near the spa town of Buxton. As
you travel the deserted lanes glimpses of busy roads will make you realise
just why you enjoy crossing landscapes off the beaten tack. The finish
is at a pub on a high ridge overlooking a beautiful valley where you can
enjoy an excellent meal and of course a glass of real ale.
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1-2
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Salisbury
and Wiltshire Greenlaning Days
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Dates: March 1st 2008
This
route starts just of the M4 near Swindon at Chiseldon House Hotel heading
south towards Salisbury. Our new route gets you onto Sailsbury plain earlier
and expect a lot of navigational fun as you criss cross this playground.
The historical
county of Wiltshire has some of the most wonderfully preserved ancient
monuments of our druid past and it is around this unique spirit that we
play for a day. We use some of the old drovers roads that used to have
herds of cattle and sheep on them on their way to the market town of Marlborough
which now make for a gentle days off roading. Our day finishes with a
long climb up a chalk hill onto the edge of the army training grounds
before dropping down again into the Avon valley.
An ideal
day for all cars. 90% of the route being achievable by Freelander type
cars. This does not mean that the more traditional types of four wheel
drive cars will not enjoy themselves.
The day
finishes in the village of Upavon nestling against the chalk hills near
the white horse.
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1-2
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Welsh
Greenlaning Weekend Treasure Hunt.
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Dates: Sunday 28th December to Tuesday 30th December 2008
Wales
is the pearl in our Greenlaning days. Rights of Way are so numerous that
it takes a week to travel them all. We have two days so the route concentrates
on the best of them from a high mountain track with stunning views to
a river section with water over your bonnet if it is raining,
All types
of car will find this route challenging and we have diversions in the
roadbook for the Freelander type of car.
We will
meet at The Bateman Arms at Shobdon in Herefordshire on Sunday evening
so that we can enjoy two superb days of off road driving. On Monday we
will work our way across the Black Mountains, enjoy the wilds of Strata
Florida an evergreen track running alongside a stream for much of its
length before snuggling down for the night at the Hafod Hotel overlooking
Devils Bridge. Tuesday sees us crossing over happy valley where the views
are the best in Wales before returning to the Hafod to enjoy the warmth
and a meal after two days of fun. Expect some cunning clues along the
way,you may even have to walk a thousand steps!!
The price
includes three nights dinner bed and breakfast. Rooms are twin or double
but it is possible to get a single room if you book early, although there
is a small supplement for single occupancy.
Grade:
1-2
Price:
£600 (inc VAT) per car
Greenlaning
Booking
To book
your place please download and print out our Greenlaning Booking Form
and post it to us.
To download
the form to your PC, right click on one of the document links below and
select "Save Target As" to save to your computer. To open the
pdf document, you may need to get
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Greenlaning
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