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Jimb1978

Member Since: 05 Sep 2012
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 808

2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black

Gentle greenlanes in the Lake District

Hi all

As the title suggests, we are spending a few days next week camping in grizedale forest and would like to do some greenlaning. I am aware of Cumbria councils web site and have had a look at a lot of the routes marked on their online maps. However, it seems quite difficult to work out the suitability of the routes from there alone. They need to be rough enough to entertain the boys and myself, but gentle enough to guarantee not getting stressful and not needing to be travelling with another vehicle. Also, the scenery has to be an important aspect too.

Any recommendations would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance

James 2002 110 td5

28th May 2017 8:29pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2737

There's a route right through Grizedale Forest called Fox Lane which is good, few rocky snaps but nothing that can't be driven with a standard vehicle with care - like most of the Lakes lanes really. Best practice would be to go with another vehicle though.

Starts just by the FC visitor centre and heads east over to Esthwaite Water.

Only photo I seem to have of it. Following a Range Rover up.

Click image to enlarge

30th May 2017 6:41pm

Kit

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1110

Looks cool

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1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

30th May 2017 6:45pm

defender9

Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 1629

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Fox Lane is a nice route, done it a few times in my Series 1, no big drama, should be easier in a coiler.

30th May 2017 8:27pm

Jimb1978

Member Since: 05 Sep 2012
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 808

Thanks for the replies. We drove fox lane yesterday and had a great time. We met a couple of other chaps out having a drive and enjoyed a good Land Rover chat. 2002 110 td5

2nd Jun 2017 8:00pm

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