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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 23:04 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
I checked out Tilberthwaite to Little langdale, and no way would I risk my Delica over it! |
Is that this route:- http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/thingstodo/walking/mileswithoutstiles/mws44 _________________
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 1:08 Post subject: |
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No, Lewis, that is the parallel bridleway, which runs around the high ground over which the BOAT passes. Both tracks start side by side at High Tilberthwaite farm, the bridleway shown is smooth and wide enough to take a sports car around it, but eventually turn into a narrow, rocky path. The BOAT starts with a steep climb up a flight of rocky ledges, and once over the relatively passable top, deteriorates into something more resembling a rocky river bed, very badly eroded in parts. You can take a Land Rover over it, because everything damaged can be unbolted and replaced, if you wanted to. However, a modern Land Cruiser, with side steps made it without apparent damage- goodness knows how! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 1:10 Post subject: |
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PS, one seasoned walker who walked it regularly, said he had seen vehicles on their sides up there on several occasions. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:51 Post subject: |
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That's a definite NO NO then :D _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 10:01 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
PS, one seasoned walker who walked it regularly, said he had seen vehicles on their sides up there on several occasions. |
Did that with my first and I don't want to repeat the experience.
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 20:05 Post subject: |
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Fostlongstrider wrote: |
but if we are out and about every day I need good weather as my awning is a bit of a cow to put up and
take down daily!! |
A few Whiskies helps, it did in Wales
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 21:00 Post subject: |
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Cheeky sod :D _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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LOKE
Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Posts: 129 Location: BRISTOL
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 22:16 Post subject: |
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Was hoping to make this meet , would have been good to meet up with Andy and Mr D again but alas not this time , my parents are clocking on a bit and my younger brother keeps an eye on them , brother and his missus are going away for a long weekend and so me the missus and the dog are going to do the weekend shift , it just happens to be this weekend , was hoping to go up the following weekend but hey , little brother needs a break.
For those that don't know , I may sound Somerset but the Lakes were my backyard , born and bred
Andyman , for those worried about their motors , why not point them in the direction of Wrynose and Hardknot ? could be fun if it's busy |
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paulus Lifetime member
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andyman
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 1:02 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the link, Paulus. Have you been over the U5001 in the Nissan recently? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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LOKE
Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Posts: 129 Location: BRISTOL
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 22:04 Post subject: |
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LOKE wrote: |
Was hoping to make this meet , would have been good to meet up with Andy and Mr D again but alas not this time , my parents are clocking on a bit and my younger brother keeps an eye on them , brother and his missus are going away for a long weekend and so me the missus and the dog are going to do the weekend shift , it just happens to be this weekend , was hoping to go up the following weekend but hey , little brother needs a break.
For those that don't know , I may sound Somerset but the Lakes were my backyard , born and bred
Andyman , for those worried about their motors , why not point them in the direction of Wrynose and Hardknot ? could be fun if it's busy |
This probably didn't make sense to most lol , my parents live in the Lakes and so does my brother , am driving up from Somerset on Friday for the weekend shift , will be so close to Coniston I could walk ( I said could ) just a week too early !! |
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andyman
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 0:19 Post subject: |
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Shame you can't stay up for the week, Loke. Still got the LWB? That was my first camp at Connie Hall, and looks like the numbers keep growing. If there are a lot of us, we might do well to divide up, and try different routes. A Delica is a great way of seeing the Lakes -you can see over the walls, and on the open passes, you can get off the road anywhere you meet oncoming traffic. Tarmac trailing can be just as enjoyable. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16299 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 0:23 Post subject: |
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Deker wrote: |
Fostlongstrider wrote: |
but if we are out and about every day I need good weather as my awning is a bit of a cow to put up and
take down daily!! |
A few Whiskies helps, it did in Wales
Mr D |
He won't fall for that this year....... _________________
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 0:40 Post subject: |
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LOKE wrote: |
Andyman , for those worried about their motors , why not point them in the direction of Wrynose and Hardknot ? could be fun if it's busy |
That brings back a few memories...Hmm.. Suddenly having visions of a Delica Speed Hill Climb event.
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Deker
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 18:48 Post subject: |
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Lewis wrote: |
Deker wrote: |
Fostlongstrider wrote: |
but if we are out and about every day I need good weather as my awning is a bit of a cow to put up and
take down daily!! |
A few Whiskies helps, it did in Wales
Mr D |
He won't fall for that this year....... |
He will - - - - IF, have my way |
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andyman
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 22:44 Post subject: |
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Lewis -that pic. I parked in pretty much that exact spot just off the top of Wrynose for dramatic photos. I parked it on some rocks at the edge of the drop, like the Monarch of the Glens. Can't see my L300 winning a hill climb, unless it's for L300s only! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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paulus Lifetime member
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 23:13 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
Thanks for the link, Paulus. Have you been over the U5001 in the Nissan recently? |
I last drove it a couple of years ago in the Patrol. Its a SWB version, standard ride height although with 285 x 80 x 16 tyres/wheels so has reasonable ground clearance, even so, there are places along U5001 that it bottomed out on. I've walked it since and agree for most Deli's too severe with a good chance of damage. _________________ Paulus |
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:40 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
Lewis -that pic. I parked in pretty much that exact spot just off the top of Wrynose for dramatic photos. I parked it on some rocks at the edge of the drop, like the Monarch of the Glens. Can't see my L300 winning a hill climb, unless it's for L300s only! |
This is a wider view of mine, from further back:-
I did consider going up onto the rocks above where I was, but was too short of time to attempt it:-
Somewhere or other I have some video of the climb up, but it is probably on some old Video8 tape that I haven't digitised.
It would make a good spot for a wide angle group photo....... _________________
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LOKE
Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Posts: 129 Location: BRISTOL
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:48 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
Shame you can't stay up for the week, Loke. Still got the LWB? That was my first camp at Connie Hall, and looks like the numbers keep growing. If there are a lot of us, we might do well to divide up, and try different routes. A Delica is a great way of seeing the Lakes -you can see over the walls, and on the open passes, you can get off the road anywhere you meet oncoming traffic. Tarmac trailing can be just as enjoyable. |
Yep , still have the LWB , I think I've had it about 8 years or more , lost track really , can't stay the week Andy , my son has custody of my Grandaughter and we help out either getting her to nursery or looking after her on non nursery days , it's the only way he can work and keep his job , he tried but couldn't get any holiday booked for this week.
A Deli is the only way to see the Lakes unless of course you enjoy walking
Not a good year for meets , am booked for Kirton off road end of September for a Macmillan charity weekend but we have now been invited to a wedding that we really ought to attend |
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andyman
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 19:33 Post subject: |
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I think the reason meets are getting smaller and fewer is because many folks are trying to keep so many balls in the air, as well as earn a living, AND keep their sanity, and their Deli on the road. I find the one helps the other. Good luck, perhaps some other time you are in Cumbria. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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