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alltnaha
 


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I was told years ago that a track in Scotland that connects 2 public rights of way can be driven - is that wrong ?  
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DSL
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AFAIK no such thing without the landowner's permission. Any details of where?  
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alltnaha
 


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I've just checked on t'internet. Seems that a track between 2 public places or rights of way is a right of way but only for walkers etc. - and for them there is now a " right to roam " as long as you behave responsibly.

Very different to England & Wales.  
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Yep, rules very different up here, and have been for long time before politicians started talking about "right to roam". But none of it for vehicles.  
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CY
 


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LeeB wrote:
There is a good site at Perth.

It has a good mix of decent easy to drive tracks as well as some very soft, sticky tracks.

Have a look at their website

http://www.glentarkie.co.uk/


Agreed. I've been spending a lot of time at Glentarkie recently, it's a huge venue with every kind of off road challenge you could imagine. Just under a 2 hour drive for you but definitely worth it as a day out, people travel from all over Scotland and spend the day there. I was up there last weekend testing my diff on the axel twisters in the snow... good fun!

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Also as Dave says keep following the SLROC forum, it's one of the best ways to get off road in Scotland (and the only way in some parts) as they agree access with private land owners. There are off road runs almost every month. This is the one I was on a couple of weeks ago:

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Yes it's more challenging to get off road in Scotland and it often involves more travelling but its certainly do-able and you can get into it more regularly than you think Thumbs Up

Chris

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As the owner of the silver D3 pictured by CY, i can confirm it was a great day out.
That part was interesting, slow and steady was the best way to take it. Saved expensive noises from happening. Laughing

You may need to buy AT tyres to get the best from it as road tyres can only go so far in muddy conditions before you need a tow.. Whistle Rolling Eyes  
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Rescue01
 


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Chris have you used your rope yet Whistle Its not the height of the fall but the sudden stop at the bottom that hurts!!  
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CY
 


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Had it all ready and good to go last time I was at Glentarkie, but managed to wriggle myself out of difficulty without using it with some swift "Drive" to "Reverse" action. It's only a matter of time now though..... Thumbs Up

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Looking good Chris Thumbs Up Its not the height of the fall but the sudden stop at the bottom that hurts!!  
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