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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5599 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 23:16 Post subject: The Old Coach Road - St. John's-in-the-Vale to Dockray |
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Went for a drive in this area this afternoon - Five miles west of Penrith on the A66, turn left for Dockray. At its eastern end, the Old Coach Road has a rough car park big enough for several Delis. Very remote, yet only 2.5 miles from the Aira Force NT car park beside Ullswater. Battered signs on the gate to the road say parts may be impassable due to weather damage. Will check when I have more time left before dark. Car park is very suitable for a wild camp/stopover.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Dockray,+Penrith+CA11+0JY/@54.5881333,-2.9644406,923m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x487ce632ec206afd:0x922eb941f405a68e!8m2!3d54.586022!4d-2.940808 _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5599 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 0:32 Post subject: The Old Coach Road - St. John's-in-the-Vale to Dockray |
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Tried this in the Delica on Sunday. It is about 5 miles, but unfortunately, severe weather has severely damaged/washed out parts of a half mile stretch in the middle, eg 18" deep trench on one side, plus places where it crossed over to the other side, with plenty of rocks well placed to graunch metalwork as you slide in. Discretion being the better part of safety, I stopped and, with difficulty, turned back, trying it from both ends to ascertain how much was in this state. It will take a couple of truck loads of stone to make it passable for un-modded 4x4s like most of ours., although a trials biker I met said he had been over it this year in a lifted and modded Hi-lux. Excellent scenery, looking across the valley to Blencathra. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16311 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:44 Post subject: |
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Errr... Photos ? _________________
Copyright is retained for all my photos. Please don't copy them without asking permission
Do not blindly go where the path may lead you. Go where there is no path and leave a trail that others may follow!
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3829 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 18:47 Post subject: |
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Lewis wrote: |
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From Andy Next Q
A little while back, I was about to instruct Andy how to use Photobucket - Forget that now
And me
Need to find a picture hoster that allows picture embedding straight into a post. For that purpose.
Being a physical hands on person (electrical & mechanical) I'm no good at using software
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jejoenje
Joined: 20 Aug 2016 Posts: 785 Location: Alloa, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:35 Post subject: |
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That looks fab!
Thanks for the photos.
Would love to come down and try a bit of an overnighter there, when Selma is back ont road (probably not before spring now though ). Although yep, I'd make the same discretionary decision as you, Andy... ;) _________________ 1992 L300 Exceed "Selma" |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5599 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 17:38 Post subject: |
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There's enough space in that quarry for a whole meet, and pretty secluded! If folks are interested, I could ask at the nearest farm houses about ownership/ tenancy/obtaining permission. Pegging out an awning might be tricky, though, - the ground is -er - hard! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5599 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 22:35 Post subject: |
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Update - since Luke (Gotbeanz) and I guided each other over this deeply rutted and washed out trail the week before Coniston 2018, Cumbria CC, with helpers and money from the TRF, have repaired and rebuilt the culverts, and rebuilt the road with big stones below, and smaller ones on top. Their work has made the road much more easily passable and safe, although some of the stonier bits are a bit sharp on your tyres. At least you won't get cross-axled or stuck in a rut or tip over! Fantastic, upland Lake District scenery (but no views of lakes!) For those with more sensitive tyres, there are some nice, quiet tarmac lanes to explore nearby. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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