4WD Greenlaning for beginners UK

[@paulmills9340]

What a polite,respectful kinda guy! We could do with more like you around this area (Northamptonshire). Too many idiots ruining tracks and making their own! Nice to see someone doing it right 👍

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you Paul really appreciate the kind words. We got to do our utmost to keep the countryside looking it’s best for generations to come. Thanks again for the feedback

[@rworsdell1986]

Great video. Ive been up there and around a few tracks in Wiltshire once in my pathfinder and was surprised how capable it was being standard. I'm still new to all this and little videos like this start to give confidence in planning my own route one day. Big 👍.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Brilliant thank you for the feedback! You’ll be very surprised just how many great green lanes are around the Wiltshire area!

[@domsdiary]

Love to see content like this coming from the UK finally and not just the aussies! keep doing whatcha doing man, do you ever camp whilst out with your 4x4?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thanks buddy. Yeah I sure do obviously depends where I’m at etc

[@MachinaDesigns]

If you wouldn’t mind sharing it, that would be great. Have a look through my ranger playlist as there’s some trips in there that you may enjoy such as Strata Florida etc

[@craiglangley9224]

Great video, was thinking about going into the greenlaning side of the 4 x 4 hobby, very useful

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you and I’m glad it’s helped. I’ve uploaded several more videos detailing how to plan and look for green lanes across the U.K which may be of interest

[@Joetibbles]

I go there all the time as I live in north Dorset not hardcore but not easy it’s amazing.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Definitely is great to get out there

[@ranek.]

hey, nice video and really good for someone like me, absolute beginner!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Awesome buddy glad you like it let me know if you wanna know more

[@ranek.]

@@MachinaDesigns been looking around trying to find a club/something around my area, Heathrow... No luck so far, feels like all the good lanes are up north

[@MachinaDesigns]

What do you drive? You’ll be very surprised on the thousands of amazing tracks we have down south. If you want the pinnacle the UK has to offer then you’ll definitely need to travel to places like Wales, Lake District etc. There are loads of clubs around that constantly go out on trips

[@ranek.]

@@MachinaDesigns I drive a range rover l322 3.6 tdv8. I'll.keep. looking online and try to find some clubs nearby.

[@wild569]

sweet video, will be taking my L300 up to salisbury plain in a couple of weeks hopefully

[@MachinaDesigns]

It’s pretty vast and has plenty of hidden gems to enjoy

[@rosco4659]

I'd love to live near Salisbury Plain, had some good times over there back in the day.

[@MachinaDesigns]

I make the most of it all the time

[@runningfox5091]

Great video, cheers mate!!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MegaJimbob73]

kiff video. Never thought I'd be driving a 4x4 bakkie in the UK but we am what we am

[@MachinaDesigns]

Haha likewise

[@mybalzarichi46]

Great vid mate

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you appreciate it

[@StephenMaunders]

Thank you for a great video! 😎👍

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you for the feedback sir

[@DieselDudeOffRoad]

Great video.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simonnelson7770]

Really good video, thanks

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy appreciate it

[@CrashNBang4x4]

Brilliant info, cheers :p

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@ritchieorr3195]

Hi your channel is very useful info for people looking into driving on green lanes. I am looking into buying a ford ranger wildtrack or a ford ranger raptor is ford the truck to buy ? Are they any good , reliable ect ? Thank you Ritchie

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you appreciate the feedback. I have a video coming out on those very questions you’ve just raised which may help you in making your decision

[@jasonpomfret6336]

Nice looking truck. Do you have many trips out on the plains? Nice to see a fellow SA brother out in the mud.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Yeah we hit the plains very often as it’s my back garden I make the most of it.

[@jasonpomfret6336]

@@MachinaDesigns have you got an email so can get involved with you guys if you don't mind.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Yes [e-mail]

[@BushmanAOD]

@@MachinaDesigns maybe we can try do a Saffa meet up session there? They cool if we braai? ;)

[@NicHolmes]

Im new to UK, only been here a few months, would love to explore some routes around. Currently in South East Wales, where would I find routes? And are their routes suitable for soft roaders/cross overs? I drive a Q5. Super capable vehicle, just poor clearance and not great with rocks... Also you can spot a Saffa a mile away with his slops and shorts in the bush 😂

[@MachinaDesigns]

Haha yes you can! There are loads of tracks across wales but mostly rocky with rock steps and water crossings. I would suggest coming across to Salisbury and driving across Salisbury plain as it’s more forgiving and flatter. Now looking for routes or legal tracks you’ll need to visit council websites for the areas as they will indicate all the drivable tracks. I do have quite a few more videos on off-roading in the U.K. which may help you

[@jonathanrae6917]

Just notoced your cb antenna on the front bumper. Which stick is that please bud? Ive been looking for one like this and cannot find one anywhere.

[@MachinaDesigns]

I used to import these as like you rightly pointed out they are not available in the UK. If you check my more recent vids you’ll see the ranger is now gone and I’ve got a different vehicle. Still running the antennas for both CB etc

[@jonathanrae6917]

@MachinaDesigns seen your 80 series! Legend of a vehicle that. I saw the antennas on the cruiser. Do you have to the tune frequency on them, as I believe some are not suited for different countries.

[@MachinaDesigns]

No the antennas work surprisingly well and don’t need tuning. We started picking up frequencies in Spain and Europe when we ran scan.

[@jonathanrae6917]

@MachinaDesigns lol! That would make me skrik my trousers..

[@weatheredmess7300]

I'm very much interested in getting into some green Laning and off-road trails. I don't suppose you'll respond to the comment but either way what recommendations would you make for a L322 Range Rover in terms of necessary preparations?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Great stuff! Do it every chance you get and enjoy the outdoors. As for the Range Rover I would recommend some all terrain tires and from what I know they utilise air suspension which can be easily adjusted on the fly. The Range rovers are pretty heavy vehicles but very capable off-road. Once you get some good tires take her out and see how she reacts and performs. A snorkel is nice to have but not necessary as long as you don’t plan on crossing deep water. Ultimately have a good time off-road and enjoy the challenge of tackling the tracks with the L322. All the best

[@JJ-ef7lb]

Great vid mate….when you travel byways or green lanes, is there normally an agreed direction or something to stop you coming head on with another?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you. That’s a good question. Unfortunately not as they are open to all traffic they can come from any direction at any time so as you can imagine on some very tight lanes it can prove to be pretty tricky

[@JJ-ef7lb]

@@MachinaDesigns okay. Thanks for quick reply, and again really informative video, didn't even know my council had maps, but already found the Boats near me 👍🏼

[@MachinaDesigns]

No problem at all and enjoy

[@sb-fj4er]

What modifications have you done to your truck ?....great video btw 👍🏻

[@MachinaDesigns]

simon booth thank you. I have an in depth video of my truck in the playlist. We’ll have a new rig rundown of a colossal truck live next Sunday

[@johnsheppard7809]

Just got an 06 plate x trail... not the most off road ready car I know but I'd love to go and have a look and mess about a bit off road... are there any clubs or anything I can join or talk to just to get some more info

[@MachinaDesigns]

Hi John, I doesn’t need to be an Everest conqueror by any means to enjoy some good off-road fun. Yes there should be clubs dedicated to the Xtrails or even a Nissan group will have some form of meet ups. That failed just stay in contact and I’m more than happy to guide and help wherever I can.

[@johnsheppard7809]

@@MachinaDesigns thanks for the reply, car is currently completely bone stock so I think before I do anything I'm gonna change the wheels at tyres to something a bit more all terrain... me and the wife went on a bit of a scout around our local area (weymouth) earlier on in the week but the fear of getting stuck or upsetting a farmer put us off a bit

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re not put off you’re being sensible about things which is good and you’re definitely on the right track getting some all terrains first then heading out. Give you that little bit more confidence off-road.

[@johnsheppard7809]

@@MachinaDesigns don't suppose you have a group that you could recommend that goes out at all that maybe once I've got some wheels and tyres sorted I could come and tag along with...

[@MachinaDesigns]

Unfortunately not. I’m part of a Ford Ranger club and we do loads of events and meets. Not sure of other manufacturers I’m afraid

[@CrueLoaf]

"If you cant get through, don't attempt it". Most people who are towed out probably didn't know they couldn't get through. :)

[@MachinaDesigns]

Indeed or attempt obstacles way out of their and vehicles limits. But that’s how we learn I guess

[@CrueLoaf]

@@MachinaDesigns good point. I got a new Defender but many off-road tracks are full of motorbikes which is a not off-putting.

[@MotorcycleRiderUK]

Is there a GPS available rather than a map to identify Byways?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Unfortunately not. But Gaia Maps is a great app to use available on your phone or iPad etc. It shows all the tracks but doesn’t distinguish which ones are which from byways to boats etc. I generally transpose routes from council websites which give you a accurate indication of which tracks are open and usable during the year

[@MotorcycleRiderUK]

@@MachinaDesigns thank you for your reply and advice

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@leememory123]

Hi great vid, i am new to green laning and would like to find more places to go, do you know of any fb or simular groups that i could join giving info or meetups in and around salisbury plains ? As this is local to me.

[@MachinaDesigns]

leememory123 yeah just search Salisbury off-road or greenlaning etc there’s quite a few groups really. Appreciate the feedback

[@scottnuttall5225]

Whats the rules on lift kits and your wheels poking out from fenders?

[@MachinaDesigns]

There are no rules on lift kits in the U.K. as for tyre poke that needs to be covered by wheel arch so you don’t spray other road users.

[@scottnuttall5225]

@@MachinaDesigns thank you im planning on buying my dads shogun off of him and doing a bit to it e.g wheels and maybe a lift

[@MachinaDesigns]

@@scottnuttall5225 no problemo. Nice one man

[@STFSAFFER]

From South Africa dude?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Yes buddy

[@stevesmith3556]

Surprised to see they let you so close to the range. I live near a base range and lot's of camping around. We can't go anywhere near this close.

[@MachinaDesigns]

When the range flags are down the “BOAT’s” / byways are free for anyone to travel down as long as you stick to them

[@jamesrobson8682]

Where did you get your snorkel from?

[@MachinaDesigns]

I make them

[@jamesrobson8682]

@@MachinaDesigns tell me more......

[@MachinaDesigns]

Message me on Instagram

[@duncanfletcher2012]

What is the music at the beginning

[@MachinaDesigns]

What they call a sting or trap song for intros. No idea of the name of it

[@mikeontherocksuk]

Footpaths are green

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thanks

[@garethtaylor3813]

Are you aloud to camp there

[@MachinaDesigns]

Good question but unfortunately not. There are campsites local to the area which is great but would be epic if one could

[@hughpeters2712]

"... you can mostly do that [explore the woodlands] on foot but unfortunately you cannot take your vehicle [off the track] into the plantations..." Wtf is wrong with these type of people? They don't want to get out of vehicles? Do they go to a drive in chiropodist? Have a mobility scooter to get from the sofa to the fridge for treats....?

[@MachinaDesigns]

😂😂😂 exactly

[@davidmatthews3093]

Sorry but I can’t take anybody who drives in flip flops seriously. 🙂

[@MachinaDesigns]

Well welcome to how the southern hemisphere do things