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Beethree said:
Are there any publicly accessible gravel roads in the UK?
I’m thinking proper width roads with normal speed limits, that go somewhere. I.E not driveways, farm tracks, access roads etc
Yes there are, but as you have already admitted you intend to drive like an idiot, then you can find out about them yourself.I’m thinking proper width roads with normal speed limits, that go somewhere. I.E not driveways, farm tracks, access roads etc
Harsh I know but these roads are under threat because to many people treat them like there own racetrack and put the whole network under threat.
Drumroll said:
Yes there are, but as you have already admitted you intend to drive like an idiot, then you can find out about them yourself.
Harsh I know but these roads are under threat because to many people treat them like there own racetrack and put the whole network under threat.
I don’t think a light hearted comment about pretending to be Colin McRae means driving like an idiot, sorry if it came off that way. I’m more aware than most about the risks to our hobby from people abusing public places and roads.Harsh I know but these roads are under threat because to many people treat them like there own racetrack and put the whole network under threat.
Lotobear said:
I had a fun week some years ago doing some work on the Otterburn Ranges, the other end of the National Park from Kielder, with loads of gravel roads all over it. I was surprised I didn't get charged an extra cleaning fee when I returned my rental Corsa 
RizzoTheRat said:
Lotobear said:
I had a fun week some years ago doing some work on the Otterburn Ranges, the other end of the National Park from Kielder, with loads of gravel roads all over it. I was surprised I didn't get charged an extra cleaning fee when I returned my rental Corsa me in my MK2 Mini Cooper S and my pal in his RS2000, we regularly had near ditch moments!
Some councils resurface roads by gluing gravel to the original road. If you get out to the right area at the right time of year (which is just coming up) you will find miles and miles of gravel roads. After a few weeks the gravel gets worn away and the normal made up road surface will be back to normal. Many of these roads are 60 limits but usually have 20mph temporary speed limits on them.
Lotobear said:
Beethree said:
Are there any publicly accessible gravel roads in the UK?
I’m thinking proper width roads with normal speed limits, that go somewhere. I.E not driveways, farm tracks, access roads etc
https://www.forestryengland.uk/kielder-castle/kielder-forest-driveI’m thinking proper width roads with normal speed limits, that go somewhere. I.E not driveways, farm tracks, access roads etc
There are a few publicly accessible forest drives in the UK still. Some have tolls, some don't. As mentioned already there is Kielder.
Additionally: Raider's Road in Galloway, 3 Lochs in the Trossachs, and Carrick again in Galloway. Leacainn near Loch Awe used to be a forest drive too but looks to have ceased to be in recent years (I drove it about a decade ago, was a bit rough then).
Additionally: Raider's Road in Galloway, 3 Lochs in the Trossachs, and Carrick again in Galloway. Leacainn near Loch Awe used to be a forest drive too but looks to have ceased to be in recent years (I drove it about a decade ago, was a bit rough then).
GiantCardboardPlato said:
Are you after a new windscreen?
Low chance of that happening, in my many years of driving gravel roads I've only had windscreen chips on sealed roads (generally from things flicked up by trucks).OP - if you want to drive on gravel roads, move to NZ!
Edited by GravelBen on Thursday 30th March 01:27
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