Overlanding - Where?

Overlanding - Where?

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SystemParanoia

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14,343 posts

205 months

Wednesday 26th November 2008
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Im interested in researching locations where i can do some overlanding in a modded off roader. ( not purchased yet )

im interested in doing trips that will take 2-3 days of hard offroading to complete with nice scenic areas to park up and pitch camp with the mrs and kids, and also good mountain biking to be had nearby.

pugwash4x4

7,558 posts

228 months

Saturday 29th November 2008
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UK or Europe?

SystemParanoia

Original Poster:

14,343 posts

205 months

Sunday 30th November 2008
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oh sorry.. uk ( for now until i have more experience )

BigLepton

5,042 posts

208 months

Sunday 30th November 2008
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You can't really 'overland' in the UK. Overlanding implies travelling long distances much of which is without proper roads. I suppose you could string together some Welsh green lanes with some camping but it won't really be overlanding. The nearest place to the UK you can really overland is probably Morocco where there are plenty of organised overlanding trips you can join up with if you are new to it.

pugwash4x4

7,558 posts

228 months

Sunday 30th November 2008
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The pyranees can be a good place to "overland" and a good starter route.

its no Morocco, Russia or transafrica trip but the last time i was out there we didn't see another person for 3 days solid which was nice.

You can ge also get at least 24hours from civilisation which adds that slight frisson of excitement that you get with overlanding.

jollygreen

16,673 posts

209 months

Monday 1st December 2008
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Iceland? Ferry from Shetland (via Bergen and/or the Faroes I think).

MRDIITD5

53 posts

197 months

Sunday 7th December 2008
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Some of the guys on www.orrp.com are planning a trip to Iceland in 2010. They did a trip this year which I would love to have gone on had funds allowed