The Lone Ranger
New Member
What!?! Can't believe I couldn't make it! ...I hope you didn't miss Pigs Dyke in Datchworth, where I have been stuck a few times!!
What!?! Can't believe I couldn't make it! ...I hope you didn't miss Pigs Dyke in Datchworth, where I have been stuck a few times!!
The Lone Ranger
New Member
Can anyone tell me where the Standon Ford is? ...and don't say Standon!! lol
Is there a road name or post code we can put into a Sat Nav?
Is there a road name or post code we can put into a Sat Nav?
Ryder
Having a senior moment
Standon, Essex/herts borders, just off the A10. Bloody deep i imagine today!Can anyone tell me where the Standon Ford is? ...and don't say Standon!! lol
Is there a road name or post code we can put into a Sat Nav?
Griffdowg
New Member
Can anyone tell me where the Standon Ford is? ...and don't say Standon!! lol
Is there a road name or post code we can put into a Sat Nav?
sat nav? buy an OS map, it will be on there
and fur those that dont like to :search: - here it is in full..
Standon
TL392220 (5*) Off-Roaders Only!
Sent in by Nicholas Woollett (08/08/2002)
'Please do not confuse these shots with canal holiday brochures. The weather was poor and the water had a kind of ghostly mist rising from it at approx 4.30 pm yesterday.
I can clearly remember crewing on a rally with student friends from Chelsea College in the late sixties. It rained all night and we went through ford after ford. I also remember going through one ford with water sloshing through the car and seeing dimly out of the side window a brick wall. This must have been the one because through the undergrowth the river is contained within a channel of brick walls. Last year the water was very clear and I could see minnows swimming around in the shallows.
Seriously folks this is 4 x 4 country until I can conquer it in the Dellow with assistance on hand and prove otherwise. From memory,(12 months ago) the bottom is smooth and sandy.'
Image mouseover sent in by Andy Collins (18/06/2004)
Image 4 and additional details sent in by Andrew Young (13/08/2004)
“I have been to this ford on a few occasions now – the first time was in February 2004 – I would not recommended attempting this ford after heavy rains without a snorkel as the water can be very high. The last time I drove it was in June 2004 – although deep the ford was much less scary. It is wet all year as it is part of the river Rib. There is nearly always an audience and the ford is fun – recommend that it is taken at a sensible speed and not on a “hell for leather” approach.
It has a nice easy approach from either end – with a gentle slope. I highly recommend a quick walk along the bank to survey the river bed – water is normal lovely and clear – as the river has caused very deep patches near the footpath. You wouldn’t want to drop in one of those unintentionally. Stick near to the trees and the water remains about 2 feet or so deep – in the summer.
The ford itself is quite long and well worth a visit.”
Helpful advice sent in by Paul Manners
'The trick is to keep all the way to the right going south or left going north ( under the trees ) if this is done the water os 1.5 foot deep if you go the other side then 2.5 foot deep smooth gravel bottom 60 yds long.'
Standon
TL392220 (5*) Off-Roaders Only!
Sent in by Nicholas Woollett (08/08/2002)
'Please do not confuse these shots with canal holiday brochures. The weather was poor and the water had a kind of ghostly mist rising from it at approx 4.30 pm yesterday.
I can clearly remember crewing on a rally with student friends from Chelsea College in the late sixties. It rained all night and we went through ford after ford. I also remember going through one ford with water sloshing through the car and seeing dimly out of the side window a brick wall. This must have been the one because through the undergrowth the river is contained within a channel of brick walls. Last year the water was very clear and I could see minnows swimming around in the shallows.
Seriously folks this is 4 x 4 country until I can conquer it in the Dellow with assistance on hand and prove otherwise. From memory,(12 months ago) the bottom is smooth and sandy.'
Image mouseover sent in by Andy Collins (18/06/2004)
Image 4 and additional details sent in by Andrew Young (13/08/2004)
“I have been to this ford on a few occasions now – the first time was in February 2004 – I would not recommended attempting this ford after heavy rains without a snorkel as the water can be very high. The last time I drove it was in June 2004 – although deep the ford was much less scary. It is wet all year as it is part of the river Rib. There is nearly always an audience and the ford is fun – recommend that it is taken at a sensible speed and not on a “hell for leather” approach.
It has a nice easy approach from either end – with a gentle slope. I highly recommend a quick walk along the bank to survey the river bed – water is normal lovely and clear – as the river has caused very deep patches near the footpath. You wouldn’t want to drop in one of those unintentionally. Stick near to the trees and the water remains about 2 feet or so deep – in the summer.
The ford itself is quite long and well worth a visit.”
Helpful advice sent in by Paul Manners
'The trick is to keep all the way to the right going south or left going north ( under the trees ) if this is done the water os 1.5 foot deep if you go the other side then 2.5 foot deep smooth gravel bottom 60 yds long.'
classic kev
Well-Known Member
Looks like I missed a good day out yesterday, never mind, I'm sure we'll get out and about again really soon. Will no doubt see most of you on Wednesday at pub meet.
discobasher
New Member
Whaddon was awesome today Got stuck 3 times and got towed out by a 9 year old! I cant beleive given the weather that they were letting people in on road tyres!!! No not all terains, ROAD FOOKIN TYRES.
What an amazing site.
What an amazing site.
Ryder
Having a senior moment
Keep an eye on that 9 year old if it is the young fella in a tricked up rangie. He is very good but I have seen a couple of guys come a cropper when the young lad applieda little too much gusto!
Of course it could be another 9 year old entirely and I mat be doing him a disservice!
Actually phoned you a while ago just to see how it went over there today... really pleased you had a good days pluggin! You're right it is an awesome site.
jai_landrover
Well-Known Member
Hope everyone is well and that everyone has been enjoying their outings!!
Next Sunday I am going to a novice Tyro Trial with my neices and my Pop up in Northampton way if anyone fancys having a look see or even have a go if they want to joing up on the day etc. Pm if you are interested. Tyro/beginners will be non damaging and lots of fun also running an RTV and CCVT. just going to watch the CCV will be worth the trip. Jai
Next Sunday I am going to a novice Tyro Trial with my neices and my Pop up in Northampton way if anyone fancys having a look see or even have a go if they want to joing up on the day etc. Pm if you are interested. Tyro/beginners will be non damaging and lots of fun also running an RTV and CCVT. just going to watch the CCV will be worth the trip. Jai
Kris 300TDI
Active Member
Hi everyone, been over to Hindhead today and checked out a few lanes that weren't open last time i was out that way and there is some really good stuff out that way, think we will plan to do that next time people want to come down this way.
disco52
New Member
i got towed by his dad and yep he is 9, his dad owns RandC4x4, sell tyres and off road gear on ebay... not sure i like the idea of 9 yr olds tanking around the place though
mud4brains
New Member
I also went along with kris ,we had a few ramblers recording us,,
had a great time though
when are you guys coming down south??
bye the way, im the chap in the red "vitara" those that came to surrey will know..
cheers
had a great time though
when are you guys coming down south??
bye the way, im the chap in the red "vitara" those that came to surrey will know..
cheers
mud4brains
New Member
Ryder= be great to go out with you lot again, me and kris explored hindhead (devils punch bowl) today, gonna take you on a trundle round there i think... will be good
would also like to see the vids of the surrey trip
would also like to see the vids of the surrey trip
Disco01
New Member
Am I going mad? Didn't you get a 109 last week?
discobasher
New Member
He did OK. I think people going in there on road tyres is much more dangerous than the littleun.
There was a Shogun on road tyres that slid sideways down the bank at the rear of the site and the guy just couldnt stop it. He had his family in the motor and was really lucky not to roll over!
Another chap with all 7 seats loaded in a V8 disco on road tyres just sat in the mud going nowhere. I got involved in recovering him and he just sat there like it was his god given right to be recovered
Not even a little thank you either If 1 of the idiots with road tyres slid into me I would not have been very happy.:fighting:
Good site but seems to be no rules and anything goes. Just hope nobody gets hurt over there before the owner decides to get marshalls and puts a few rules in place.
