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12 Aug 2007
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Legal EU Dirtroading?
Any recommendations as to which Northern European countries offer a goodly amount of legal "soft-roading" i.e.dirt/fire roads with which to explore their countryside - unlike here in the UK, with their virtual absence of such? Scandinavia/Poland/Czech etc?
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13 Aug 2007
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There's still some great places to ride legally in the Uk. Granted there are more and more restrctions but we regularly travel to the Uk and ride some great trails all over the country . You just need to find the locals with the knowldge and lose yourself in the countryside with them . I was in Yorkshire in May this year and rode some fantastic trails in the Dales including one called "deadman's hill" which almost killed us on BMW GS's but what fun when we conquered it !!!
Belgium has some but they are not the sort of trails you can ride for hours without seeing anyone or getting on the asphalt but we have some fun nonetheless. Same in Holland but you need some local advice. The further east you go the more relaxed the rules and therefore the trails are less abused by endless 4x4's and MX bikes and the locals don't care so much. I hear Romania is great but I haven't tried it myself. pretty much all of Western Europe is protected by one or other Eco wrrior policing which is understandable because without it , there would be no countryside left .
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13 Aug 2007
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There is a lot of gravel roads (and nice scenery) in Norway.
You are not allowed to drive where there are no roads, on some private roads you “should” pay a toll.
The “problem” is that many of these roads are not used anymore and they are not on most maps so it is quite a job to plan a proper route.
Camping somewhere in the west:
Gravel in the east:
If you have time right now you can join here: Bukkerittet - OTC (Offroad Touring Club)
Edit: But we are not a part of the EU....
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26 Aug 2007
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There are excellent opportunities to go off-roading in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Several thousand kilometers of small tractor paths, gravel roads and so on.
I think parts of Poland also offers really good off-road riding.
If you want more specific info send me a PM.
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19 Sep 2007
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Trail riding in UK
Hi
I agree with Geeko - there are still great trails to ride in the UK despite recent govt. legislation restricting access to old lanes.
I recommend joining the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) TRF [The Trail Riders Fellowship] Welcome to get more information - and find some friendly riding companions if you want them.
For a more DIY approach: Get some detailed OS maps and look for BOATs (Byways open to all traffic). As long as there is not a restriction in place on a byway you can still ride them with a *road legal* vehicle. A restriction is indicated by the usual Highway Code sign - circular sign, red outer circle enclosing a car and\or a motorcyle.
David
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19 Sep 2007
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Spain Is Good!
Here in Spain. once you leave the Autovia (Motorway) and start hiting the back roads...your on dirt bike territory.....twisty, poorly maintained, potholed, not on most maps (well the best tracks anyway)  , and great fun!!
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20 Sep 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gecko
pretty much all of Western Europe is protected by one or other Eco wrrior policing which is understandable because without it , there would be no countryside left .
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Yes we're ALL EcoWarriers now....quite right too
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