Jongould · Jan 2, 2013

UKJeeper said:
Joined up just to say that i saw you guys yesterday! You passed me on the byway from Broctons Farm to Hamperden End (lone walker with dog standing beside track, only appeared to be a 'bobbly hat', i'm actually not! There were only only 4 vehicles by then, including the TJ. Is he a local, or just visiting?

Do you often get out, and accept 'other vehicles' on your trips?

Hi, welcome to the mad house. I think I remember passing you on that byway, it was getting to about 4pm at that point I think. Keep an eye on this thread, we organise laning days here and there and your welcome to pop along, see whos who and get muddy. The little TJ is paulsc on here, hes local and often out with us as well....

UKJeeper · Jan 2, 2013

Thanks Jon. I'll keep an eye out for upcoming trips. This is a route i'm proposing for the 27th Jan. Anyone know if all the lanes in question are open/available?

Route created from Thaxted Laning - UKJeeper - Social Hiking (click on 'Full Size' for larger map)

I'm based in Chelmsford. Brought the YJ with me from the US when we moved back here (I grew up in West Hanningfield/Roxwell). It's lifted and ARB'ed, etc.
But hasn't seen much action in the last couple years as places like Kirton, Tong, Seven Sisters, etc have gotten too expensive to drive to. So it'd be great to meet some locals and get out.

mikeyt · Jan 2, 2013

UKJeeper said:
Thanks Jon. I'll keep an eye out for upcoming trips. This is a route i'm proposing for the 27th Jan. Anyone know if all the lanes in question are open/available?

Route created from Thaxted Laning - UKJeeper - Social Hiking (click on 'Full Size' for larger map)

I'm based in Chelmsford. Brought the YJ with me from the US when we moved back here (I grew up in West Hanningfield/Roxwell). It's lifted and ARB'ed, etc.
But hasn't seen much action in the last couple years as places like Kirton, Tong, Seven Sisters, etc have gotten too expensive to drive to. So it'd be great to meet some locals and get out.

Hi ukjeeper, we passed quite a few walkers, also there was two groups of us, may have seen ya on our way.....

Two of those lanes in your link we did on out christmas laining day, finding out what lanes have restrictions, seasonal closures or closed for maintenance can be a pain in the ass.

For that area i think this is the right link....The Definitive Map of Hampshire.

You either need to have a look at the definitive map or speak to your local officer.

Theres quite a good guide on here by paul..

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/finding-gree-lanes-what-i-do-80111.html\

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mikey

UKJeeper · Jan 2, 2013

Wrote a lengthy reply a good 40 mins ago, but received a message screen saying the reply would be sent for mod approval?...

matthew2riches · Jan 3, 2013

UKJeeper said:
Wrote a lengthy reply a good 40 mins ago, but received a message screen saying the reply would be sent for mod approval?...

Coz your new

matthew2riches · Jan 3, 2013

matthew2riches said:
Coz your new

Oh, and you've got a jeep

UKJeeper · Jan 3, 2013

matthew2riches said:
Coz your new

Thought that might be the reason.

matthew2riches said:
Oh, and you've got a jeep

That might be it too!

Tuskenraider · Jan 3, 2013

Cool, At least with a Jeep in the group everyone can have a go at recovery practice

Jongould · Jan 3, 2013

Tuskenraider said:
Cool, At least with a Jeep in the group everyone can have a go at recovery practice

They got to learn to face the right way first

Brian S · Jan 3, 2013

So capable they can do the lanes backwards.....

The Landrovers that is....

UKJeeper · Jan 3, 2013

Had a reply back from ECC ROW. Some of the Byways around that area are closed to National Grid work:

Dear Mr Cooper,

We have looked at your proposed route and can advise that we are aware of one closure that would affect you. Byway 75 Debden, which runs from Amberden Hall to Chickney Road, is presently closed to allow the National Grid to undertake repairs to their overhead cable network. More information about this closure and details of other public rights of way closed to facilitate these works can be found here: National Grid: Rights of Way and Road Closures

As you are aware Byway 37 Debden/Byway 37 Widdington, which runs from Hamperden End to Rook End Lane has several wet and rutted sections and some users have left the and is possibly best avoided to prevent further damage. Due to this years weather and the time of year the ground conditions across the network are likely to be wet and the going soft and this should be borne in mind when considering which byways to use.

Regards

Robert Lee PRoW Officer
West Area Office Harlow
Environment, Sustainability & Highways

This does seem to include the lane where i saw you...

Debden Debbd.37 160 161 Closed: 08 Jan 2012 17 Feb 2013

As well as the next bit to the South/West:

Debden Debd.75 164 165 Closed: 21 Jan 2012 03 Mar 2013

paulesc · Jan 3, 2013

Hello :0) if your gonna go out with this lot , your going to need some arm bands and a snokel...

That pic just won't go away !!! :0)

Sii · Jan 3, 2013

UKJeeper said:
Had a reply back from ECC ROW. Some of the Byways around that area are closed to National Grid work:

This does seem to include the lane where i saw you...

Debden Debbd.37 160 161 Closed: 08 Jan 2012 17 Feb 2013

As well as the next bit to the South/West:

Debden Debd.75 164 165 Closed: 21 Jan 2012 03 Mar 2013

That's quite a helpful looking reply from the council

Big Stu 12 · Jan 3, 2013

Tuskenraider said:
Cool, At least with a Jeep in the group everyone can have a go at recovery practice

Pink Dihastuis are good for that as well.....

But dont tell His MUM

mikeyt · Jan 3, 2013

UKJeeper said:
Had a reply back from ECC ROW. Some of the Byways around that area are closed to National Grid work:

This does seem to include the lane where i saw you...

Debden Debbd.37 160 161 Closed: 08 Jan 2012 17 Feb 2013

As well as the next bit to the South/West:

Debden Debd.75 164 165 Closed: 21 Jan 2012 03 Mar 2013

had a look at the link but cant see information on byway 75 in the national grid link.....

UKJeeper · Jan 3, 2013

mikeyt said:
had a look at the link but cant see information on byway 75 in the national grid link.....

I did show it above, but if it helps:

mikeyt · Jan 3, 2013

UKJeeper said:
I did show it above, but if it helps:

sorry misunderstanding. what i ment was i could not find debden byway 75 mentioned in the national grid documents on road closures which document is it listed in..

In the email you recieved from ecc row it stated "More information about this closure and details of other public rights of way closed to facilitate these works can be found here: National Grid: Rights of Way and Road Closures"

mike

UKJeeper · Jan 3, 2013

That's because it's in the footpath closures document, along with footpaths and bridleways.

http://www.nationalgrid.com/NR/rdon...uresoutage2webtablewithhyperlinks20121108.doc

UKJeeper · Jan 4, 2013

Sii said:
That's quite a helpful looking reply from the council

It helped that i talked to him on the phone as well. Established a 'rapport' after i let drop that i used to work at ECC as desktop support and maintained Highways PC's (and Windows CE tablets).

Also gave a chance to come across as NOT being a hairy arsed, dirt digging, Simex wearing 4x4'er. (didn't tell him i'm on this forum...:mooning: )

UKJeeper · Jan 4, 2013

matthew2riches said:
Coz your new

And two days later?

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