Off Roading in Scotland

[~Stef~]

Being new to this go anywhere type of bikeing and knowing that the Laws in Scotland differ from those south of the border is there any "green lanes" in Scotland ?

 

[Dutchman]

Everything you need to know.......

........is here: http://www.scotways.com/

 

[AndyT]

Re: Everything you need to know.......

........is here: http://www.scotways.com/

I had a look at the website and in a nutshell I would say that there are NO green lanes in Scotland. If anyone knows of any please post them on the board. Especially NE Scotland.

HAve Fun

AndyT

 

[Dutchman]

Re: Re: Everything you need to know.......

I had a look at the website and in a nutshell I would say that there are NO green lanes in Scotland......................

Correct...................

I checked with the Trail Riders Fellowsip & the Green Lanes Society and because of the Scottish 'right of way' law, they don't even have representation here in Scotland.

The quest continues...............

 

[Jon]

Feb issue of Bike magazine they did a 1150 Adv / Hona XL1000 Varadero up in Scotland;

Rights of way in Scotland don't come under the same rules as in England, so we study our Odrnance Survey map of the area and make a call to check things with Lochaber MCC. Route ocnfirmed we set out to ride the old military road from Fort William to Kinlochleven, a part of the West Highland Way. This part of Scotland is wild, open wilderness with nobody around for miles. Winter in this area is glorisously free of tourists and their traffic.

Maybe Lochaber MCC could be the people to contact initially?

I'll try and scan it in and post some pics.

 

[Jon]

Nice roads

 

[Jon]

Read the caption

 

[Jon]

On the rough stuff..........

 

[Jon]

On the rough stuff#2

 

[Jon]

I really want to do this road..........

 

[Spout]

And of course the Scottish Six Day Trial wends its way on presumably legal roads. ?

 

[Howard Millichap]

As far as I'm aware, Scotland is criss/crossed with old "military" roads and other rights of way.
It is best to contact a local club and arrange a guide if possible or a meeting to mark-up your maps.
I've read in magazines that sometimes all it takes is to ask the land owners permission.
The BMF reps for the area you want may be able to point you in the right "direction".

 

[Howard Millichap]

Read the caption

Yes Jon, that amused me. They obviously take the bother to read the owners handbook which tells everyone to turn the ABS off when going off-road.

 

[Howard Millichap]

http://www.scotways.com/shop/books.htm#1

Have a look at the above. You'll find two books there :-
1/ The Military Roads in Scotland.
2/ The Drove Roads of Scotland.
I believe that both of these types of way are legal to use. Check first!
And don't blame me if they are not!

 

[Corsican Dave]

come to kinlochleven and i'll show you around.....

plus, still have my secret training areas on the east side.....

maybe i should start up a guided tour company?

ok, a few beers will do!

d

 

[Chris G]

come to kinlochleven and i'll show you around.....

plus, still have my secret training areas on the east side.....

maybe i should start up a guided tour company?

ok, a few beers will do!

d

go on then, sort a date out Dave,




ps did your mate ever get any decent piccys from the Tong do last year??

 

[fritz]

(Dave - side issue - haven't got your email add, tried and failed out of date on here.)
Coming up (almost certain) this w/e to Kinlochleven for a spot of climbing (Ben / Aonach Mor) and talk of Ice Factor Sunday before return. Are you about ? Be good to catch up - guess you'll be at work Saturday ? Intend staying at the bunkhouse / hostel whatever it is, gets good reviews.
Just me and another couple. I think I have your mobile No via Jez.
Won't be up til late Fri, but Sat eve, Sunday would be good to meet. Drop me a PM. (Just seen yours - I'll call you mid-week)
(By way, no m/c, a) its sickly, and b) need car for the gear !)
Sorry about the highjacked thread all - count us in if you get some access up there !

(PPPPPS Didn't you have a trail guide to the Pico's ? Spanish Bob was seeking guidance)

 

[Corsican Dave]

west highland way

yes, this is rideable from kinlochleven to fort william...

d