'Greenlaning' in Oman

NiallRussell · Dec 22, 2014

I never owned a 4x4 in the uk. Never had the means. Emergrated to the Middle East, Oman and now have an 1985 110.

Oman has no fences, no rules on trespassing and no real rules for the roads. Wild camping is the norm especially on the beach.

There is a little sand, but it's mostly rocks, mountains, canyons and waterfalls.

Thought I'd share some photos to let everyone know what they are missing out on.

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jamesmartin · Dec 22, 2014

a very dramatic landscape, nice pics

Neildisco300 · Dec 22, 2014

That looks very very nice indeed, like the idea of just going where you please..

Macytia · Dec 22, 2014

Very impressive

danny6801 · Dec 22, 2014

Nice pics nice looking landy to.

Thomo1927 · Dec 26, 2014

Amazing place

NeilB · Dec 26, 2014

Lived in Muscat for 15 years. Would still be there if wasn't for personal circumstances.

Crossing the Wahiba Sands is good as it takes three days and you see nothing but sand.

The Musandam is spectacular but the road to Salalah is boring.

Country's good for a bit of scuba as well....

and there is this.....

NiallRussell · Dec 27, 2014

Coming back to the uk, it will be hard to get used to the fuel price. Never even think about using a full tank a day for some adventure.

Neil, where is that beach? Sifa?

Doing a north south wahiba a crossing in the new year followed by a short swing into the empty quarter. Can't wait.

It's lucky that the fuel
Is so cheap as it costs a fortune to look after a landrover here!

NeilB · Dec 27, 2014

The beach is at Mirbat near Salalah. We were there for a diving trip and a visit to the BATT house. Nice clear water and sand whiter than Muscat way.

Filled my Landy with £70 worth of uneaded a few days ago. This is a bit of a problem as it is a 300tdi.

If your Landy costs a fortune to fix I bet you are taking it to 4x4 in Wadi Kabir. Don't. Take it to Adam Garage in Marbella. Everyone knows it, just go there and ask. Better service but no high prices. They replaced my J@@p engine block and rebuilt the rest for 300 rials.

aaronmorris · Dec 27, 2014

Wow, looks good

NiallRussell · Dec 27, 2014

I do the work myself at the moment as I'm trying to learn the car as well as I can.

Have been to the dealership for my discovery. Never again.

Went to Marbella. Found two shops. One o them was displaying a very lovely looking series they had just resprayed. They had sprayed everything on the underside with thick black paint. Including the swivels and uj's and brakes. Hmmm.

The cost I find is mostly getting Landy parts. Dubai is not too far but it's expensive.

LandyJane · Jan 3, 2015

Wow! Impressive pics. Enjoy your adventures!

NiallRussell · Jan 4, 2015

It's not always sunny, but it is always dramatic.

Got cut off by rain the other week. Road turned to river about 5 minutes after we crossed it and turned back.

NiallRussell · Jan 4, 2015

goonarmy · Jan 4, 2015

Looks good. Lots of established trails there?

NiallRussell · Jan 4, 2015

As soon as you leave the city the only Tarmac is the north south motor way.

hsp · Jan 26, 2015

Very nice there, long drive.....

Littelwill · Jan 26, 2015

Great pictures! and that fuel price

dimbers · Jan 26, 2015

Fantastic, i was out there in 2001 for 6 months on exercise with the Army. Great part of the world and was nice to have a choice of vehicles and landscape to go play in while i was there.

I remember it being £10 a pint in the Hilton back then as well, good times

Sensh · Jul 9, 2015

Incredible photos, thanks for sharing!

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