Where to offroad in or near Surrey

Where to offroad in or near Surrey

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Nappler

Original Poster:

209 posts

168 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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I want to take my Range Rover off road, I've had old Classics and Discos before and have gone on many green lanes but now I have a newer shape RR I'm worried about scratching the paintwork!, is there any off road courses around for this purpose, or any tracks that arn't going to scratch my car badly around?.
Also what decent off road tyres can you get in, I think it's 235/55/19, it might be 255/55/19 though I will have a look a bit later and ammend.

Edited by Nappler on Thursday 8th July 19:33

JCW

905 posts

207 months

Monday 12th July 2010
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Which part of Surrey are you in? There are numerous lanes around Dorking traversing the North Downs.

Kermit power

28,643 posts

213 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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JCW said:
Which part of Surrey are you in? There are numerous lanes around Dorking traversing the North Downs.
Not many of them would avoid scratchage though!

Nappler

Original Poster:

209 posts

168 months

Friday 16th July 2010
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I've done most of the ones around Ranmore/Dorking many times, fun as they are I would be reluctant to take an L322 Rangie on them!.

JCW

905 posts

207 months

Friday 13th August 2010
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Try the one up from Shere underneath the A25 to the top of the hill. Went down it yesterday in a Defender (taller than your vehicle) and didn't touch any foliage.

Kermit power

28,643 posts

213 months

Friday 13th August 2010
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JCW said:
Try the one up from Shere underneath the A25 to the top of the hill. Went down it yesterday in a Defender (taller than your vehicle) and didn't touch any foliage.
You're not thinking of Beggar's Lane, are you? I'm pretty much that's still under a TRO and not legal to drive.

JCW

905 posts

207 months

Saturday 14th August 2010
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No. The one next to it. Beggars Lane is gated at the top and goes in to Gomshall.

Kermit power

28,643 posts

213 months

Saturday 14th August 2010
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JCW said:
No. The one next to it. Beggars Lane is gated at the top and goes in to Gomshall.
Just back from a bit of a spin round there. If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's London Lane. Was there a little sports club and carpark at the Shere end? I came down it today, having only previously been up it. Fun! biggrin

JCW

905 posts

207 months

Saturday 14th August 2010
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Yep. London Lane. You got me flapping earlier so I had to search for the name to check its status. Its a shame about Beggars Lane, but hardly surprising given the antics of some of the muppets using the lane three years ago deviating off the lane and into the surrounding forest, as it made an excellent downhill section when it was wet.

If you're up for some company give me a shout next time you're in the area as I have plenty of time on my hands.

Kermit power

28,643 posts

213 months

Sunday 15th August 2010
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JCW said:
Yep. London Lane. You got me flapping earlier so I had to search for the name to check its status. Its a shame about Beggars Lane, but hardly surprising given the antics of some of the muppets using the lane three years ago deviating off the lane and into the surrounding forest, as it made an excellent downhill section when it was wet.

If you're up for some company give me a shout next time you're in the area as I have plenty of time on my hands.
I only live in Epsom, so this is my area anyway. I'm usually more limited by having 3 young children, but they and my wife are away for a few days, so I've got the weekend free if you're around today?

JCW

905 posts

207 months

Sunday 15th August 2010
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Yep. Can do something this arvo. Have PM'd you.

Kermit power

28,643 posts

213 months

Sunday 15th August 2010
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JCW said:
Yep. Can do something this arvo. Have PM'd you.
Just replied to you by email. I'll give you a call when I'm ready to head out.

Where do you want to meet, btw?

Kermit power

28,643 posts

213 months

Sunday 15th August 2010
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Nappler said:
Went out yesterday myself
If you fancy coming out again today, JCW and I are meeting at the carpark in Shere at the bottom of London Lane at 2:30 this afternoon. smile

Just pop "London Lane Shere" into Google Maps to find it.

Kermit power

28,643 posts

213 months

Sunday 15th August 2010
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Nappler said:
Sorry, I didn't see this in time?, I would have come out too, although I can be a bit slow in places, worried about my paintwork!.
No need to worry about that! I've started another thread to invite people out on the BH weekend if you want to add yourself to that. There are some tracks you might not want to do if scratchy is a concern, but none of them so long that we couldn't figure out some sort of alternative.

Bade

2 posts

82 months

Tuesday 27th June 2017
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Hi guy Iam not too sure are you all still following this As mentioned above Im one of them looking to drive 4x4 near sutton. I have a disco tdi lifted and winched so ready to fly some mud. If anyone can recommend free places to drive around....! would be great if I can Join with someone too!

Bade

2 posts

82 months

Tuesday 27th June 2017
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JCW said:
Yep. Can do something this arvo. Have PM'd you.
Hi guys thank you for the information shared. Quite recently I bought an old disco and looking for a places go and have fun with it. are these places still available , is there any more places near by? I live in Sutton and don't mind drive up to 30 Miles. Thanks

Dave_ITR

834 posts

197 months

Monday 26th March 2018
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This thread takes me back to a few years ago when I had a lifted Jeep Cherokee that went everywhere Surrey had to offer. Good times, might have to find myself another little toy!