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K50 DEL
Original Poster
5,213 posts
97 months
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Excellent.... I've got nothing except a recovery strap, a bacon buttie and a map.... Think I'll take it easier through the water this time though.... one repair bill's enough!
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plock
28 posts
16 months
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Would have loved to make this one - got someone collecting my old Discovery that's for sale. I'll bring the new one out soon!
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BFG TERRANO
1,004 posts
17 months
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Gutted I can't be there, next time for sure. Del, pictures
please later and lots of them.
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K50 DEL
Original Poster
5,213 posts
97 months
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A much quieter trip this time with just the 2 vehicles, myself and Ozzy... The OS map proved to be of no use, so we just followed our noses, there was no activity on the plain today, so all the byways were open. Despite all the rain over the last few days, most of the tracks were dry and in good condition, we still found a few big puddles though! After the engine killing antics of the last trip, we both took it pretty steady for around 3 hours before heading to a local pub for Sunday lunch.    
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normalbloke
2,273 posts
88 months
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"The OS map proved to be of no use, so we just followed our noses, there was no activity on the plain today, so all the byways were open."
Why was the map of no use?
I believe photo no 2 is showing you somewhere you should never be. I stand to be corrected though.....
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K50 DEL
Original Poster
5,213 posts
97 months
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I had a standard LandRanger map (and a previous edition at that)
it was handy for the main tracks, but not all of the byways are marked on it.
As far as photo 2 goes, I don't believe we're somewhere we shouldn't be.... because I don't know the plain very well, we stuck to marked byways and made sure when necessary that there were no flags present (there weren't)
That photo was taken in a small concreted car park type thing to one side of the byway, I just pulled the front wheels up onto a little bank to make a more interesting image.
As I say, I don't think we transgressed, we were both conscious of where we were and were careful... the one thing I would say though is that the Plain can be confusing, it's very easy to wander off-piste, hence we stuck to more marked tracks.
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Ray Luxury-Yacht
6,374 posts
85 months
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normalbloke said: "The OS map proved to be of no use, so we just followed our noses, there was no activity on the plain today, so all the byways were open."
Why was the map of no use?
I believe photo no 2 is showing you somewhere you should never be. I stand to be corrected though..... Ooh yeah, as Tom says - you do have to be a bit careful doing that! We're lucky that we're allowed on the Plain at all - if we inadvertantly stray off piste, one day it might all be shut to us for good  Still, glad you two had a good day out - sorry I couldn't come - next time, promise! Nice pics by the way, thanks for posting. Ozzy - did you drive happily to work in the old girl today mate? 
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Crossflow Kid
4,609 posts
60 months
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Photo2 is an entirely legal location as long as the flags aren't flying.
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JVaughan
5,202 posts
152 months
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As has been said .. Photo 2 is Fine ... I would be suprised if they even managed to get half way close to the actual location is any flags were flying as all 4 photos are about as central as you can get to the "Central Training Area" !!
That is the beauty of the Training Area, Wilts Council with the MOD have made sure all the rights of way are clearly marked at all intersections. Plus the locations you are in are quite close to the bombardment areas (actually your smack in between Larkhill and Westdown impact areas) so any deviation from the path "could" be fatal
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BFG TERRANO
1,004 posts
17 months
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normalbloke said: "The OS map proved to be of no use, so we just followed our noses, there was no activity on the plain today, so all the byways were open."
Why was the map of no use?
I believe photo no 2 is showing you somewhere you should never be. I stand to be corrected though..... feel free to join us in the next venture, experience and knowledge is always welcome. The more the merrier And all that! I speak for myself but I'm sure del would not mind me saying were both new to this and if a few experienced tour guides want to come then great. It will ensure no one goes or Does anything they shouldnt.
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normalbloke
2,273 posts
88 months
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JVaughan said: As has been said .. Photo 2 is Fine ... I would be suprised if they even managed to get half way close to the actual location is any flags were flying as its about as central as you can get to the "Central Training Area" !! As I said, I stand to be corrected! It looks spookily similar to one of the impact areas, which are never opened to the public, for obvious reasons. The interesting thing with navigating the plain, are that many legal routes are just a line on a map across ao open area, with no obvious route. Conversely, many of the visible tracks/routes, are not a legit right of way. Have fun out there.
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Crossflow Kid
4,609 posts
60 months
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I was in Wales that weekend, otherwise I might've trundled along.... 
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ozzy57
50 posts
16 months
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Looks like there was more water on the ground than we had.
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K50 DEL
Original Poster
5,213 posts
97 months
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ozzy57 said: Looks like there was more water on the ground than we had. And my Jeep is more than a little thankful for that..... sadly I think it's still using some water, so I'm still considering my options on what to do..... Back for another assault on the Plain at the end of June!
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plock
28 posts
16 months
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Looks like you had a good day out - I aim to be there next time!
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sunbeam alpine
2,040 posts
57 months
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Would be interested to come to one of these.
Can you please confirm that all areas/activities will be 100% legal?
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K50 DEL
Original Poster
5,213 posts
97 months
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sunbeam alpine said: Would be interested to come to one of these.
Can you please confirm that all areas/activities will be 100% legal? Yep, none of us have any interest in being where we shouldn't so we make sure that we're on legal, open byways, we check with the range wardens before we travel etc. At the end of the day we're lucky to have this resource to play on, if people start going where they shouldn't then eventually all access will be revoked - not something that we want!
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JVaughan
5,202 posts
152 months
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K50 DEL said: Yep, none of us have any interest in being where we shouldn't so we make sure that we're on legal, open byways, we check with the range wardens before we travel etc.
At the end of the day we're lucky to have this resource to play on, if people start going where they shouldn't then eventually all access will be revoked - not something that we want! .. Or you'll find some un-exploded ordinance ... and your fun will be over !!
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K50 DEL
Original Poster
5,213 posts
97 months
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JVaughan said: K50 DEL said: Yep, none of us have any interest in being where we shouldn't so we make sure that we're on legal, open byways, we check with the range wardens before we travel etc.
At the end of the day we're lucky to have this resource to play on, if people start going where they shouldn't then eventually all access will be revoked - not something that we want! .. Or you'll find some un-exploded ordinance ... and your fun will be over !! Well I suppose that outcome would remove the uncertainty over the Jeep.... a small cooling issue pales into insignificance when you're bringing the car home in a cardboard box!!
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normalbloke
2,273 posts
88 months
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JVaughan said: .. Or you'll find some un-exploded ordinance ... and your fun will be over !! Cough,cough. ![](http://thumbsnap.com/s/CesScLCc.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="http://thumbsnap.com/iKNvymI3" Target="_blank">[img]http://thumbsnap.com/s/iKNvymI3.jpg)
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