Isuzu Trooper Owners Club UK™

[leehorspool]

Just found an amazing site www.offroadroutes.co.uk Gonna try out route 34/35 on sunday. Will report back. Got a 1990 lwb 2.8 Trooper to have fun with.

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isn't that just for mtb's? you might have fun driving a trooper up there

[Philp]

Yep, you ideally need to check with the definitive map at your local council to make sure that any route still has a vehicular right of way and that there are no TRO's (Traffic Regulation Orders) in force and really you shouldn't go alone in case you get stuck, also you should follow the greenlane associations ( http://www.glass-uk.org/ ) code of conduct as below in order to make sure you don't give the anti 4x4 brigade any more ammo:

DRIVERSCODE OF CONDUCT

Ø Use only rights of way with known, proven or provable vehicular rights. If challenged, discuss; if not resolved, then leave as requested until status is rechecked.

Ø Keep to the defined track. Detour only to pass immovable obstructions. Report any obstructions (including low branches) to the highway authority and the local GLASS Area Representative. Be critical of your own abilities and equipment when assessing an obstruction; it is your right to abate a non-lawful obstruction, but do not commit yourself to a bigger task than you are equipped for.

Ø If the route is not obvious on the ground, ask locally, or check on the maps held at the highway authority offices or consult the local GLASS Area Representative.

Ø Travel at a quiet and unobtrusive pace and as slowly as practicable; we recommend a maximum of 12 mph when in a 4x4 and on an Unsurfaced Right of Way (URoW). Ensure your vehicle is fully road-legal, URoW are subject to the same laws as surfaced roads.

Ø When travelling in groups, keep to a small number - four or less. Split larger parties up and either use a different route or allow a good interval to elapse before following.

Ø Do not travel on URoW when they risk being affected beyond a point of natural recovery once the weather improves. If need be, walk some or all of the route first to determine its suitability. Do not use URoW that maybe damaged by the wheel pressure applied by your vehicle.

Ø Avoid damage to trees, hedgerows and boundaries. Some roads carry vehicular rights but are physically too narrow for 4x4s.

Ø Do not practice recovery techniques on any URoW. Use a winch only with extreme caution, and use only the correct equipment and techniques.

Ø Be courteous to other road users - pull over and stop your vehicle for walkers, but pull over, stop your vehicle and switch off the engine for passing horses. Thank those who move over for you.

Ø After consultations with Country Landowners Association and National Farmers Union HQ’s, "best practice" dictates that gates if they were found to be secured in an open position should be left open, and those which are found shut or swinging should be shut behind you; the landowner might appreciate being told about a gate insecurely propped open if you see them.

Ø Keep dogs and children under supervision. Watch out for injured or trapped animals, and report all suspicious events to the landholder.

Ø Guard against all risks of fire.

Ø Take your litter home and that left by others if you see it, wherever practicable. Plastic bags can suffocate stock if swallowed.

Ø Help to keep all water clean.

Ø Remember that wildlife faces many threats and URoW are valuable habitats, take special care in spring and early summer.

Ø Follow the Country Code, but be aware that it is for your guidance only.

© Green Lane Association September 2004
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Phil

96 or is it a 98 Isuzu Bighorn Lotus

[leehorspool]

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but the link is a mtb site
i'm confused

[leehorspool]

You are not confused, I am a *beep* !!!!

Try www.offroadroutes.net

Hope that works.

P.s Sibbertoft next sunday ?
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ah,much better
now it's not nearly as weird

[leehorspool]

What do you think ? Some of the routes not updated for a while though, bit concerned about my right to move stuff outta my way !
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[Philp]

Ideally you need to check with the definitive map at your county council to make sure it still has byway status and has no TRO's (Traffic Regulation Orders) on it. Many byways get shut down over the winter if they are likely to be badly damaged if driven, leaving only the more free draining rocky ones open. I still say your best bet is to join a local club with a decent rights of way officer.
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Phil

96 or is it a 98 Isuzu Bighorn Lotus

[leehorspool]

So which can I drive on byways/bridleways/greenlanes ect ?
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Suicide is slow with liquor.
Grab a drink to drown your sorrows,
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[Philp]

The only unsurfaced "roads" you can legally drive/ride a quad/motorcycle on are Byways Open to All Traffic or BOATs. Bridleways are open to Pedestrians, cyclists and Horses and Public footpaths purely to pedestrians (not flipping mountain bikes!) The government is part way through a consultation process loooking at the status of all paths/byways etc with a view to reclassifying them as neccesary, this means in reality msot byways are likely to get downgraded to bridleways or even public footpaths. Also be aware that just because a lane has byway status it doesn't mean that it will be wide enough for a vehicle or maintained. Many off road/landrover clubs have grenlane days where they carry out clearance and maintenance work on green lanes in their own areas to repair damage and keep them open. Local councils can also impose TRO Traffic Regulation Orders on byways to close them, usually if they are being abused, if the site is sensitive at certain times e.g. lambing or if they are badly damaged or likely to become so, perhaps it doesn't drain well in winter etc. This is why it is essential not just to use a map but to check on the status of routes before using them.
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Phil

96 or is it a 98 Isuzu Bighorn Lotus