Green laning offers the chance to drive on the beaten track rather than off it. Here Classic Overland explains the key difference between green laning and off-roading:
“The most significant difference between green laning and off-roading is that off-roading is usually done on private land, and the vehicle doesn’t always have to be legally roadworthy. Green laning, on the other hand, can technically be seen as a ‘type’ of off-roading. It involves driving on paths or trails that have fallen into disrepair. These can range from countryside roads to old public roads that are no longer covered in tarmac.”
So, why should you go green laning? In this blog post, we reveal just five of the reasons why green laning makes for one epic experience, whether you’re new to off-roading or a seasoned pro.
1. Explore the country’s best-hidden corners
The UK is home to several fantastic places to visit with your overland truck, from the Northern Highlands in Scotland to the South Downs in Hampshire. Green laning offers the opportunity to explore that grey area between on-road and off, unlocking access to the country’s best-hidden corners.
2. Revel in the perfect introduction to 4×4 driving
For those not quite ready to go off the road, green laning is an excellent activity that provides the best of both worlds.
Whilst you may think tapping into your 4×4’s off-road potential means shelling out for expensive upgrades, preparing for a green laning excursion is simple. We recommend all the usual upgrades for green laning or any other form of off-road use to ensure an experience that’s both thrilling and safe. By law, your vehicle should also have up-to-date road tax, insurance and an MOT, and of course, the driver will need a full driving licence.
Green laning can ultimately help you to prepare for a bigger – better – off-road experience, testing your driving skills and your 4WD vehicle to highlight any gaps or need for upgrades.
3. Access the UK’s green lanes on the go
Green laning adventures used to be dictated by old maps. These days, driving on these previously marked green lanes may have become illegal if the local councils in charge of maintaining them have officially closed them down. All the information you need for your upcoming green laning experience however is now at your fingertips thanks to the insider knowledge provided by the Green Lane Association (GLASS).
Becoming a member of the GLASS gives you instant access to their TW2 app, a national database of all the green lanes located within England and Wales.
4. Experience green laning at its ‘greenest’
A green lane is often described as a roadway surrounded by greenery (trees and vegetation etc.) on both sides. With summer officially here, now couldn’t be a better time to take on your own green laning adventure with the UK’s greenest lanes in full bloom.
5. Enjoy the ultimate thrill ride on home turf
The ultimate weekend activity, green laning on the UK’s best-unsurfaced roads is a truly thrilling way to explore on home turf.
By choosing to green lane this summer, you’ll get to explore the roads rarely travelled to take on rough terrain, hair-raising bends and even ancient rights of way. In addition to sharpening up those 4×4 driving skills, you can put your vehicle through its paces and enjoy stunning view after stunning view.
Here at 4×4 Works, we can help to prepare your vehicle for anything, including making it roadworthy and robust enough to guarantee safety on those green lanes. Explore our range of 4×4 upgrades today.
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