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If you mean the one at 18:33 - thats just a footpath. Only one drivable track over this particular hill.

Hi Megan! Well, I never said it was a direct route! In fact we usually try to fit as many lanes in as possible to make the day out more interesting which often involves some zigs and zags. Good eye to spot the road, but we did drive down there before heading back north through Starbotton. Cheers, Matt.

Hi Dave, thanks for the feedback! Some of the loose bits on steep ground might cause issues, but I'd say a 4x4 Crafter would handle the traction and clearance side ok. However you would likely have issues with the size. It might fit through the tunnels, but some of the tracks have trees or rock faces hanging over and that's assuming you don't meet anyone coming the other way! There were quite a few times where I'd have the disco smeared up against a wall or with the wheels inches away from a drop trying to pass something. I certainly wouldn't want to deal with that in my own 6m (2.5m wide) transit. Having said that I think we did see some Sprinters on a track so you'd have to pick which ones you drove carefully. It's been that long now I couldn't advise which would be best sorry!

Yeah I made sure the parking brake was well serviced before I left! I’d been inspired by LRTime and one of their videos/visits. Subsequently bought a German guidebook they recommended on their channel (and spent quite a bit of time using google translate…) Some of the more interesting/challenging routes I actually found using an app and website called outdoor active. There are a load of community posted routes and you can pick what mode of transport you like from foot to 4x4. It’s handy as for a small fee you get topographical maps for most countries. I’d then ran the app through an iPad on the dash. The book was still very useful as it detailed opening times for the passes. Some are only open to 4x4s on certain days of the week. Plenty to see out there, we hope to get back at some point if the old Disco is up to it. Still need to get round to editing the last video from this trip!

I have an iPad mini (cellular) mounted on the dash running Waze / google maps on the road sections. When I’m on the tracks (and looking for them) I use Outdoor Active. Plenty of community posted routes to look at. Cheers.

@@BikeLugger thanks for that. Looks like a great. Route. Cheers

Ha! Thanks and yes to both! I usually go out on my bike whenever it snows. Great for keeping skill levels up! This was particularly challenging though. Normally you sink in and can get a fair bit of traction in snow, but I was just sliding around on the top of this rock hard stuff.

@@BikeLugger Now I feel bad that I only use my bicycle in better weather :D anyway. hope you're well!

@@CarparkCarl Don’t feel bad, I recognise most people have more sense than me! As long as you use it that’s what counts!

Regularly service them and they work well!

Thanks, it’s a great bike. I’m loving getting some miles done on it. Had it over 6 months so already beaten the newness out of it. May well get some more videos done on the bike, mostly just been riding it, but I’d ended up bringing a 360 cam home from work so thought I might as well get some interesting footage.

I’m deffo not just a fair weather rider! It was such a nice day so couldn’t not get out and play. Cheers.

Great to hear, I struggled to find videos of many of these lanes so I figured I'd make some myself! Glad they helped.

Ha! You’d love it. Somewhere for you to take your D4! I’m good ta, hope you’re busy playing out.

The d4 has had some light green lane usage. Currently saving for a second set of wheels and more agressive tyres.

@@CarparkCarl good stuff, use as designed. Buying mods is a pricy and slippery slope!

@@BikeLugger hopefully a less slippery slope in some respects :D

Cheers! It was indeed a belter. It would certainly be a fun challenge done uphill!

I find routes using a combo of OS maps (via the outdooractive app) and Trailwise 2 (included in my GLASS membership) I'd well recommend getting a GLASS membership. Happy laning!

@@BikeLugger how much is a glass membership like bud and any chance you could send me a mild route close to South Yorkshire to try out

Hi, I've never used Guru, is it a subscription based app? I've stopped using OS maps app, it was too slow at times and lacked some functionality. I've moved over to Outdooractive. Easier to use in a web browser, community uploaded routes that you can filter by activity (walking, biking, 4x4) and included in the subscription is topographic maps of europe (inc OS maps of the uk). Hope you had a good ride, how was the snow up there?

@@BikeLugger guru maps is just one time payment, very good app just upload a gpx file and follow it. The snow was bad and very icy in places but still a good day out. Hoping to try this loop next time out.

Ha, yeah they were a bit annoying. This was quite a while ago. If you watch some of my more recent vids you can see I've swapped the Yamaha and also fitted some adjustable mirrors to its replacement.

@@BikeLugger I'm looking at the ones that wrap round the handlebars so I don't have to keep moving them. What was the Yam and what's replaced it? I like a bit of running commentary on the trail rides, on the area, lane, bike and skills needed, but may be in the minority.

@@xt225 The Yamaha was an XT600e, I replaced it with a KTM 690 Enduro and fitted some double take mirrors. It's not that often I do fold them away, but having the option is good. have a look here - th-cam.com/video/of4XiWbrADw/w-d-xo.html

Thats actually a friends Jimny, I'd sold mine at this point and was driving my Disco 3. He's still got his and we are long overdue a day out! He'd fitted a 2" suspension lift and was running slightly larger than standard BFG all terrains. Cheers.

Thanks, would be nice to get some snow now instead of the recent rain!

A few different aspects to my job, but part of it is to play about in the countryside as an outdoor instructor.

sounds like a dream, I bet you enjoy your job.

Glad it was helpful! Matt.

Thanks and great question! When I find the time to get it edited unfortunately.

Any chimp with a camera can get good footage out there. The weather and scenery do all the work for you! I started by watching a ton of videos like this and making a list. Then have a google and you realise there's lots of info out there. I used 'Outdoor Active' for mapping, lots of public routes saved on there.

@@BikeLugger thanks for the reply man, will be looking forward to seeing your future adventures

Cheers! Been a busy year...

Glad to be useful! I've always figured if we keep using lanes responsibly they're more likely to stay open for all to use.

Yep they can squeeze through tight spots thats for sure! I have since taken my Discovery through that same gate and I didn't leave any paint behind! th-cam.com/video/iod0mKdE-BM/w-d-xo.html

@@BikeLugger Well driven!

Hi, The main lane overlooking Coniston Water is SD2989-02. It's much different now, the worst bits have been 'improved' with a coating of gravel last time I drove it.

@@BikeLugger That's a shame the council cannot improve the lanes obstructed by overgrown foliage or remove illegal obstructions instead of improvements nobody wants or needs.

It's a great track, not many that length these days. Most of the southern half is now graded gravel and doesn't offer much challenge.

@@BikeLugger we tried looking for one of the bombers that's up there that crashed many years ago, real wild riding that was, sadly we didn't find what's left of it.

Cheers! Glad you liked it.