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UK Gatescarth Permit Lake District

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Jbravo

In Second Gear
Hi

I have a spare permit for any Defender 90 or similar who would like to join me going up Gatescarth Pass on 13th May.
The other defender owner I was going with has had to cancel and you aren't allowed to go as a single vehicle
 
Jbravo said:
Hi

I have a spare permit for any Defender 90 or similar who would like to join me going up Gatescarth Pass on 13th May.
The other defender owner I was going with has had to cancel and you aren't allowed to go as a single vehicle
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To far for me to go otherwise would love to have joined you ..are you camping or just for the day drive ..
 
When I saw your offer I thought yes.. I should be home but wondered why you were stipulating a 90 or similar 🤔..
I've had a Google and think I've grasped it🤣.. Mine is a 110 so I'm assuming that's a no no.. Seems odd.. I thought maybe based on vehicle gross weight might make more sense to damage mitagation concerns🤔
 
andy63 said:
When I saw your offer I thought yes.. I should be home but wondered why you were stipulating a 90 or similar 🤔..
I've had a Google and think I've grasped it🤣.. Mine is a 110 so I'm assuming that's a no no.. Seems odd.. I thought maybe based on vehicle gross weight might make more sense to damage mitagation concerns🤔
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Only 4x4 with wheelbase of 90 allowed up the pass.
 
andy63 said:
When I saw your offer I thought yes.. I should be home but wondered why you were stipulating a 90 or similar 🤔..
I've had a Google and think I've grasped it🤣.. Mine is a 110 so I'm assuming that's a no no.. Seems odd.. I thought maybe based on vehicle gross weight might make more sense to damage mitagation concerns🤔
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More to do with the tightness of some of the bends ...
 
Jbravo said:
Only 4x4 with wheelbase of 90 allowed up the pass.
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Is this a new stipulation, as several D2 trips have been made around the Gatescarth ?

I just checked, and it actually states:

10. 4x4 vehicles with a wheelbase of over 100 inch are not permitted to drive Gatescarth Pass. This is because of the damage caused by larger 4 x 4s. Please read the Driver and Rider Guidance for more detailed information. You will be refused access on the permit day if your vehicle does not meet these requirements.
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That would explain why the D2s were OK then, as they have 100" wheelbase.

I can't join you though unfortunately :lol:
 
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After a few uuutube vids I’m thinking it’s not that bad for a 110 ..can’t see the reason why ..unless there are some sections of the trail that are tight ..wish it was nearer .
 
I have to admit to being interested in this despite being a novice at green laning.
I also don't know about going with someone I've never met. 😅
 
Paul d said:
After a few uuutube vids I’m thinking it’s not that bad for a 110 ..can’t see the reason why ..unless there are some sections of the trail that are tight ..wish it was nearer .
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It's got some really steep/tight bends with a loose surface ....
Meaning shunts in a lwb vehicle and possible heavy damage to the already delicate surface .
 
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