toby_2009 · Feb 15, 2015

Hi all,

My better half and I bought a disco 2 a few months ago (td5) and we took it greenlaning today - did one lane, really nice one about a mile long, loved it. Problem is that despite the lane not being particuarly narrow, there were still areas which caused the disco to get quite scratched. I know many people will say that it's a landy so just get on with it but we spent time finding a really tidy disco and we don't want to wreck it!

My question regards green laning etiquette - would it be acceptable if we took secateurs/loppers down there and cut the overhanging branches back? Would other laners look on this favouribly or do you guys like squeezing through those tight bits?

Thanks chaps.

mattlumley · Feb 15, 2015

I think the general consensus may be if you dont want it scratched dont take it laning. Could be wrong though.

Land Raver · Feb 15, 2015

I don't see a problem trimming back where appropriate. Surely you're doing everyone a favour. It has to be done at some stage anyway. The few lanes I've drivenI've walked with the family & dog before driving them to check for suitability. It's not like you're felling trees

channi · Feb 15, 2015

Land Raver said:
I don't see a problem trimming back where appropriate. Surely you're doing everyone a favour. It has to be done at some stage anyway. The few lanes I've drivenI've walked with the family & dog before driving them to check for suitability. It's not like you're felling trees

Can't see a problem with it either not everybody wants bush rash on their landys

flat · Feb 15, 2015

I think your allowed to trim obstructions, we had a free fall on a land near us preventing any passage past so we cut it up and moved it to open the lane - was only a small tree though and already down

SteNova · Feb 15, 2015

If you trim you leave it where it falls

blue beasty · Feb 15, 2015

There's summink weird like you're allowed to trim to ease a right of way but not allowed to go prepared to do so.

Someone will know the correct wording

channi · Feb 15, 2015

Yeah you can you have the right to remove any obstruction photos before and after just in case of any problems, a glass recommendation within reason

Remora107 · Feb 15, 2015

Quite frankly , if you intend laning on a regular basis you should be carrying a range of tools to help you get out of any trouble you might find yourself in . This would include some sort of tree pruning saw .

In years gone by I used to be part of a small group of laners who opened up a number of overgrown lanes . We used all sorts of tools , including chain saws , to get the job done . This then made the lanes open to all user groups . So a bit of gentle pruning by yourself shouldn't be a problem .

Having said that , as has been previously said , if you are worried about scratching you Discovery then maybe you should not be using it laning .

darrenaroberts · Feb 15, 2015

Should be ok to prune the undergrowth back with hand tools, the local councils will have a sense of humour failure if you use power tools....

markSX · Feb 15, 2015

Spend some time polishing your Disco before you go laning, it's supposed to reduce the amount of scratching.
I don't bother polishing, it just adds caractor.

XRIZLAX · Feb 15, 2015

as a "green lane" has the same status as any other road, it "should" be the local councils responsibility to maintain it, which would cost money, which is why councils are happy to render them closed to motor vehicles.
all over the country user groups have working parties helping to maintain lanes so i cant see any problem with anyone clearing bushes etc.
end of the day, if you were driving down a B road after a gale and found a branch hanging down over a road, would anybody have any objections if you removed it, no. so dont feel you have to damage your vehicle when laning due to branches etc and to them that say dont go laning if your worried about scratches thats just stupid.
theres plenty of idiots out there happy to trash their trucks, well let em.

robbh · Feb 15, 2015

Scratches are reet. It's trees jumping out on you that you need to be worried about.

toby_2009 · Feb 15, 2015

XRIZLAX said:
as a "green lane" has the same status as any other road, it "should" be the local councils responsibility to maintain it, which would cost money, which is why councils are happy to render them closed to motor vehicles.
all over the country user groups have working parties helping to maintain lanes so i cant see any problem with anyone clearing bushes etc.
end of the day, if you were driving down a B road after a gale and found a branch hanging down over a road, would anybody have any objections if you removed it, no. so dont feel you have to damage your vehicle when laning due to branches etc and to them that say dont go laning if your worried about scratches thats just stupid.
theres plenty of idiots out there happy to trash their trucks, well let em.

Thanks for your reply (and all the others who have taken the time to reply) I shall do some gentle pruning of the lane in question (and possibly others) to help keep them passable for myself and others (and preserve my paintwork!)

channi · Feb 16, 2015

Do you're pruning and enjoy the lanes you choose
to drive

blackstrat · Feb 16, 2015

If you're planning on this being a hobby join Glass the green laning association.. have a look at their website..

Mr Noisy · Feb 16, 2015

Every right of way should be 3metres wide

It's fair to say that many lanes are enjoyed for their tightness, but like many things in life your vehicle should fit easily although tightness is a bonus

I wouldn't stop anyone trimming cos it always grows back anyway, and if a lane looks wide and clear it promotes regular use which promotes future use

To be honest I didn't expect as much innuendo as has eventually appeared

mattlumley · Feb 16, 2015

XRIZLAX said:
as a "green lane" has the same status as any other road, it "should" be the local councils responsibility to maintain it, which would cost money, which is why councils are happy to render them closed to motor vehicles.
all over the country user groups have working parties helping to maintain lanes so i cant see any problem with anyone clearing bushes etc.
end of the day, if you were driving down a B road after a gale and found a branch hanging down over a road, would anybody have any objections if you removed it, no. so dont feel you have to damage your vehicle when laning due to branches etc and to them that say dont go laning if your worried about scratches thats just stupid.
theres plenty of idiots out there happy to trash their trucks, well let em.

What is stupid about saying if you dont want it scratched dont go laning?

XRIZLAX · Feb 16, 2015

mattlumley said:
What is stupid about saying if you dont want it scratched dont go laning?

its a stupid coment to make. fair enough, if you dont mind scratches no problem, but why should owning a tidy vehicle prevent you from enjoying green laning? or avoiding the lanes likely to cause damage when you can jump out prune back a bit of foliage and carry on.
its only the same as if you came accross a felled branch, you would get out and clear the path, or you could be stupid i supose and drive/ smash it out the way with your truck causing damage.

mattlumley · Feb 16, 2015

XRIZLAX said:
its a stupid coment to make. fair enough, if you dont mind scratches no problem, but why should owning a tidy vehicle prevent you from enjoying green laning? or avoiding the lanes likely to cause damage when you can jump out prune back a bit of foliage and carry on.
its only the same as if you came accross a felled branch, you would get out and clear the path, or you could be stupid i supose and drive/ smash it out the way with your truck causing damage.

There is a distinction to be made here. My comment was that if you are concerned about scratches i think laning may not be for you. owning a tidy vehicle would not prevent you from enjoying green laning. Owning a tidy vehicle and expecting it to remain pristine and spotless after going laning would.

Not certain what your speel is at the bottom about driving/smashing a felled tree out of the way is going on about so I will go ahead and ignore that.

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Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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Crazier than a box of frogs on acid

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Coming in your ears.

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