DaveyGTi said:
Likewise cheers for a great day out guys, just got in now, James and I did one more cheeky lane on the way back to the A27, +1 for the navara being the hero of the day (ironic on a land rover expedition eh!)
Looking forward to the next one, am happy to plan a route again or if anyone else wants a turn I'm happy to follow along too! Pics and videos to follow when Sam sends them to me.
Lane of the day: That sandy one across Frensham Common with the deep hole full of water- think it' called sandy lane.
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Yeah that was a great lane :)
 
Mr S1 said:
Me and James said about those, along with some of the Anderson air raid shelter type buildings we passed - well hidden in the forest and when leaves on the trees totally covered.
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Yeah I might go back and look at them, looked like some good walks in that area.

The Anderson style buildings were definitely ‘ministry’ pattern - POW camp maybe?
 
flat said:
Anyone know the story behind those 2 small bridges we drive under?

I had a lucky escape, just got home and went to pull the bung I use to seal the drain point on the air box and it’s fallen out, so my air box wasn’t sealed at all!!!
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I was in awe of the bridges, in front of one there was a brass plaque that had a history type thing, I wish I'd stopped now but I remember the heading "TROY" on it and was loved the diagonal brickwork on the arch, it was very nice and a testament to our building and engineering heritage..

@DaveyGTi cheers for a great road book today, well planned out and hope to do it again some time soon.
 
Had a great day was good to meet everyone, looking forward to another trip, cheers daveygti for arranging. Was very happy with how navara got on, was worried it might be useless, think it could do with some better tyres fir de5eoer mud. The last lane we did on way back was interesting, lots of muddy slopes but quite tight. Yes deffo think a cb is a good idea.
 
dieseldog69 said:
I was in awe of the bridges, in front of one there was a brass plaque that had a history type thing, I wish I'd stopped now but I remember the heading "TROY" on it and was loved the diagonal brickwork on the arch, it was very nice and a testament to our building and engineering heritage..

@DaveyGTi cheers for a great road book today, well planned out and hope to do it again some time soon.
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Yeah one was called Lovelace bridge - that particular way of doing the brickwork is called a ‘skew bridge’

Also there was some excellent wallwork along some of the lanes - really old stuff made from the local rag stone :)

Will go back and park up and look!
 
Where did you buy from, when i looked at some before i couldnt decide between the different sizes and thicknesses, what size did you go for?
 
flat said:
Yeah I might go back and look at them, looked like some good walks in that area.

The Anderson style buildings were definitely ‘ministry’ pattern - POW camp maybe?
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Did they look anything like this?

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90jc said:
Where did you buy from, when i looked at some before i couldnt decide between the different sizes and thicknesses, what size did you go for?
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I brought GRP ones 1220mm x 310mm x 38mm - they were £36 for a pair.
 
DaveyGTi said:
with regard to the structures on Sheepwalk lane I found these nuggets
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3661570
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2998341
And modern day explorers have this to say about the bridges
http://www.moderndayexplorers.net/2012/04/boat-sheepwalk-lane.html
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Good find regarding the bridges, 15 of them built by the Earl of Lovelace for horse drawn carriages hauling lumber, he had good taste and I only wish that today's architecture could stand the test of time as his bridges have.
 
dieseldog69 said:
Good find regarding the bridges, 15 of them built by the Earl of Lovelace for horse drawn carriages hauling lumber, he had good taste and I only wish that today's architecture could stand the test of time as his bridges have.
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I might go back and do the walking route and look at them all
 
I'm too old and fat for that but let me know when you're going and I'll be sure to think of you being all healthy and walking around the countryside.
 
Thanks for the pics comments, looks like a great day.

If a navara can get round, I'm sure a badly driven series 3 can anorl. :p:D
 
Rubins4 said:
Thanks for the pics comments, looks like a great day.

If a navara can get round, I'm sure a badly driven series 3 can anorl. :p:D
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So long as you ain't got them sissy tyres on of course. Maybe something a little more modern than 600X16 crossply?
 
7.50 x 16 Avon Rangemasters or those aggressive Deestone type jobs in 6.00. Guess it depends on the time of year too.
 
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