Please follow this guide to greenlaning. When you are out and about you are representing the club and the image of all 4×4 users of byways.
- Only drive greenlanes that have known vehicular rights, and are not subject to voluntary restraints or temporary closures.
- Don’t drive on restricted byways, bridleways or footpaths.
- Avoid tracks that are badly rutted or sodden.
- Don’t stray off the defined track.
- Keep speeds low and stop for walkers or horses, turning engine off where necessary. Be polite and do not rise to confrontation.
- Don’t travel alone unless it’s a route you know well.
- Keep groups of vehicles to an absolute maximum of 6 (Preferably less especially in sensitive areas) and space the groups out by at least 10 minutes. Make sure you have a way of keeping in contact with your group.
- Leave gates as you find them – they may be open on for a reason.
- Don’t damage trees or hedgerows, except for cutting back branches to allow you to pass.
- Make sure you have recovery equipment with you, phone chargers and paper maps are also recommended.
- Do not litter, take it home with you.
- Supervise dogs and children, especially near livestock.
- Don’t drive waterways unless you are certain of the right of way. Check the current is not too strong and the water not too deep. If in doubt do not cross.
