My day out on unknown highways........................in God's Country

[MickDB1]

Great pictures Johnny - Gods country indeed -
Some have posted for info and routes
You may be able to visit your local area's Definitive map on yer computer

http://derbyshiremaps.derbyshire.go...arker=&zoom=&back=&pc=&layers=&sl=&sf=&sv=&p=

this should be Derbyshire this may give you the routes - but TRF or locals would be able to give advice on difficulty of some of the lanes/byways
Dont go out on yer own unless you are very good and know where yer gowin
that would be my tip

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Or is it a case of joining rides and picking it up as you go?

That's what I did 20 years ago and works for me.................however I'm in touch with the latest info on closures

We're lucky to have mainly UCR's (unclassified county roads) in Yorkshire, which weren't hugely affected by the NERC bill

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Great pictures Johnny - Gods country indeed -
Dont go out on yer own unless you are very good and know where yer gowin that would be my tip

Echoed Mick

If you're a novice, go with a mate

The stuff I pick now, is pretty straightforward and if it's a bit tricky I slow down..................wouldn't want to be marooned

I've had my fill of handlebar swallowing bogs or having to lift/carry the bikes over rockfields, like we did 20 yrs ago.......................I'll leave that to the KTM heroes

I now prefer a scenic day out, on relatively pleasant rocky lanes

 

[JJ's GS]

Great post Johnny
Sounds like a great day out and with such lovely scenery around you I bet you're never at home.


JJ

 

[Timolgra]

I've had my fill of handlebar swallowing bogs or having to lift/carry the bikes over rockfields, like we did 20 yrs ago.......................I'll leave that to the KTM heroes

I now prefer a scenic day out, on relatively pleasant rocky lanes

Feck me, you'll be buying a twin shock next

 

[Micky]

Great report JB

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Really enjoyed this post, have fond memories of trail riding. Would echo later posts, best to go with a friend as however good you get mistakes can happen. Having stated the obvious I loved jumping on me bike and saying I`m just off out to find a muddy track. Join local TRF do some runs in good company , mark your maps up and enjoy.
Andrewgsadv

 

[Jockser]

Nice write-up & lovely pics JB

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Nice write-up & lovely pics JB

Cheers, it was a fun day

 

[Ash]

" gods country "
i think not,that be Dorsetshire

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

" gods country "
i think not,that be Dorsetshire

No..............you know it's Yorkshire - the largest and most geograhically, culturally and historically diverse county in England

 

[Micky]

No..............you know it's Yorkshire - the largest and most geograhically, culturally and historically diverse county in England

+1

Gods Own Country is Yorkshire without a doubt .... fact

We of the Ridings

 

[Ash]

No..............you know it's Yorkshire - the largest and most geograhically, culturally and historically diverse county in England

Says a man from Devonshire

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Says a man from Devonshire

My parents were born in Yorkshire and I'm now adopted and naturalised

The 2nd God's Country is Devon

 

[Ash]

My parents were born in Yorkshire and I'm now adopted and naturalised

The 2nd God's Country is Devon

the south will rise one day

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

the south will rise one day

Then you'll have to take on the famous........ People's Republic of Yorkshire

 

[tomkilleen]

What a great report and a great way to see the dales. those photos could have been anywhere in the world. Just great to know they are actually of Yorkshire
tom

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

What a great report and a great way to see the dales. those photos could have been anywhere in the world. Just great to know they are actually of Yorkshire
tom

Thanks Tom

 

[mikeTR]

Went around the dales today and tried some the lanes you listed. Was a great day out so thanks for posting.

 

[Micky]

My parents were born in Yorkshire and I'm now adopted and naturalised

By whom?

Just be careful JB ... take nowt for granted lad

A true Yorkshire person doesn't mind getting their wallet out now and again, contrary to popular belief