GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
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There was a big hole in the Old Coach Road I think it has been repaired or sorted, nice drive though been a very long time since I drove it and that was in a 90  so prob about 8 yrs ago 
Recent topic on the LRO forum
http://www.lro.com/forum3/viewtopic.php?f=...p;start=10 Club N.E.R.D.s
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 14th Apr 2011 5:26 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Cheers GSLRO
Andy
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| 14th Apr 2011 5:35 pm |
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GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 1279
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Andy, when are you over in May? Need to do a recce of some routes for an East - West (or West - East) weekender. Could tag along if date is right and you don't mind a bit of company? George Club N.E.R.D.s
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| 14th Apr 2011 5:44 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
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Will be there the weekend of the 7th & 8th May staying in Ambleside, best place in the world, not made any firm plans yet on what to do when there but always better to off road with at least one other veichle 
Andy
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| 14th Apr 2011 5:51 pm |
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GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 1279
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Andy, Me and the Mrs spent our honeymoon in Ambleside so can't disagree with you on that one!
That weekend is a busy one for me unfortunately, enjoy all the same - as I'm sure you will!
George Club N.E.R.D.s
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| 14th Apr 2011 5:53 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
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SWMBO's birthday. We try and get up there as many times a year as we can just love the place.
Andy
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| 14th Apr 2011 6:14 pm |
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steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
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Andy, we did the Old Coach road about 2 years ago with the D3 club, it's ok nice scenery but the last part to be careful of nasty rocky bit but good fun! Steve
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| 14th Apr 2011 9:40 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Thanks for the advice Steve.
Will try and get a callender shot when up there.
Andy
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| 15th Apr 2011 6:53 pm |
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rigman2002
Member Since: 05 Feb 2011
Location: Wigton
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For info, did the old coach road 2 weeks ago - up the way. only one slightly challenging hole on uphill after bridge, looks muddy but had a solid bottom.. Would have liked to join you, but unfortunatley will be at work in Azerbaijan. Enjoy.
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| 16th Apr 2011 12:03 am |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
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Cheers rigman2002
Andy
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| 16th Apr 2011 4:27 pm |
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GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 1279
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Typical you start to plan something then LROi Magazine jumps on the bandwagon, see Issue 6 May 2011 pages 42-49  Club N.E.R.D.s
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| 18th Apr 2011 12:12 pm |
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Smarticus
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
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I live in Ambleside most weekends and holidays. There are some good lanes around the area but there are so many walkers and mountain bikers at this time of year when the weather is half good that it makes offroading a bit miserable during the day. I usually go laning before 9.30 or after 5 when the lanes are quiet and there is no one to give you grief. Many of the lanes in the area have been shut in recent years so you do need up to date info to check your planned routes. And some lanes are very tight in a D3 or RRS.
If you are in Ambleside feel free to call in. Our pad is at www.rookerycottages.com Disco 4 TDV6HSE
Defender 200TDi CSW
RR Evoque
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| 2nd May 2011 9:19 am |
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Slingo3
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: AONB
Posts: 502
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No more whiskey anymore tomcat - the Marton Arms shut early this year!  my avatar is Kingsdale just above Martons - my playground - love walking dog up there.
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| 7th May 2011 4:39 pm |
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Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Drove the Old Coach Road today. All very drivable went from west to east (or Thirlmere side). One tricky section near the start but with a bit of care no problem to a D3. The only other cause for concern was "the hole" about 2 thirds in. No signs of any repair work but had a solid base and driven sensibly was a breeze. Took some photos that I will up load when the gallery is sorted. Weather was not the best but still got some great views.
Andy
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| 8th May 2011 9:14 pm |
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GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
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Smarticus wrote:I live in Ambleside most weekends and holidays. If you are in Ambleside feel free to call in. Our pad is at www.rookerycottages.com
Mark will be over your way the last week in August! May drop you a line! George Club N.E.R.D.s
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| 16th May 2011 8:51 pm |
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