Firstly, hello!
I've had the idea of green laning after chatting to some people at work about it. Ive wanted a disco3 for years now, but cant really afford. I love 4x4 vehicles, so had the idea of gettin a nice cheap old discovery, and doing a bit of green laning, possibly with a view to maybe doing off-roading one day.
After some research, it seems a minefield of law, legislation and difficulty. Im a police officer, and the last thing i need is to be getting reported for summons for an obscure highways offence!
Anyway, i guess my complete question is, how easy is this to get started? Is it as simple as getting the maps, and just taking off? Im in lancashire, so id be looking around the lake district area.
I know the people who go green-laning seem incredibly passionate about it, and im not here to just go gung ho and start destroying the countryside, but essentially i have no hobbies, dont get out much etc, and need something to occupy my time. I love to drive, and think this could be ideal. Id like to be on my own on some rough roads in the country just enjoying it all.
Any advice on getting started, with the + and - points will be very much appreciated. Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance!
I've had the idea of green laning after chatting to some people at work about it. Ive wanted a disco3 for years now, but cant really afford. I love 4x4 vehicles, so had the idea of gettin a nice cheap old discovery, and doing a bit of green laning, possibly with a view to maybe doing off-roading one day.
After some research, it seems a minefield of law, legislation and difficulty. Im a police officer, and the last thing i need is to be getting reported for summons for an obscure highways offence!
Anyway, i guess my complete question is, how easy is this to get started? Is it as simple as getting the maps, and just taking off? Im in lancashire, so id be looking around the lake district area.
I know the people who go green-laning seem incredibly passionate about it, and im not here to just go gung ho and start destroying the countryside, but essentially i have no hobbies, dont get out much etc, and need something to occupy my time. I love to drive, and think this could be ideal. Id like to be on my own on some rough roads in the country just enjoying it all.
Any advice on getting started, with the + and - points will be very much appreciated. Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance!