Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Kielder Forest Drive
Big thanks to Ian (Hairy Dan) who suggested we drive home this way
It's essentially a gravel toll road that's takes you from Kielder castle to the A68 and has some spectacular views..... These are only from the iPhone so quality isn't the best
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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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15th Aug 2013 7:30 am
Hairy Dan
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Great photos Euan, glad you enjoyed the run along the forest drive, it's a nice track Cheers Ian
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15th Aug 2013 11:12 am
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So I am sat here in my office thinking "Good this week is nearly over" when you post this!
Ok, where can I stay nearby - Lodge perhaps? Then I will be on my way!Paul Redding
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15th Aug 2013 11:27 am
euangibson
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Steve,contact Ian (Hairy Dan above)...he has a handle on all things around there:places to stay,things to see and do "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
15th Aug 2013 11:49 am
euangibson
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Location: Borders
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..If you want to camp,as we did,can thoroughly recommend this place......I don't have many good things to say about camping,but even I would go back.. http://www.boerigg.co.uk/ also http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic99143.html
[/i]"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
15th Aug 2013 11:53 am
Hairy Dan
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Location: Co. Durham
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Steve we have some of the local accommodation providers on our webpage here
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Glad you got booked up, as for no wifi, you will be lucky to get a mobile signal Cheers Ian
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15th Aug 2013 12:33 pm
euangibson
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Hairy Dan wrote:
Glad you got booked up, as for no wifi, you will be lucky to get a mobile signal
It was bliss for 2 days......even my sat nav wasn't happy "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
15th Aug 2013 12:37 pm
TdV6Pete
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yuuuuuuummy.
Thats a lovely looking D42inch Lift, 33inch Cooper STTs, Wheel Spacers, Hidden Champion 9000lbs Winch with recovery points, Full Underbody Protection including Rear Bumper Guard, Rock Sliders, Snorkel, 4x4 screen enabled and Sat Nav on the move (thanks to Bodsy), Discreet LED roof lights, LED work light, BAS Re-map and EGR's blanked, V8 Brake upgrade with Grooved, Drilled and Slotted Brakes, Halo Fog Lamps, Roof Rack, 240V Inverter, CB radio and finally a Swing away wheel carrier with Hi-Lift mount...
15th Aug 2013 1:38 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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TdV6Pete wrote:
yuuuuuuummy.
Thats a lovely looking D4
Thank you Sir
Boringoldgit wrote:
Thanks chaps - lodge booked for tomorrow:
Steve,The campsite recommended this place for dinner.....very good food,and booking essential
http://www.thepheasantinn.com/
Had lunch in the Boat Inn on Ian's recommendation and that was good also "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
15th Aug 2013 6:23 pm
sarumlight
Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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Reading this I feel a Kielder trip coming on
We've stayed at both the lodges and Knoppingsholme Farmhouse and I'd recommend both, as well as the Pheasant Inn for food. If you're into biking, definitely take a mountain bike, and if anyone's interested in astronomy there are loads of events at the Kielder Observatory
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That's a 8) looking Disco Euan.
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
15th Aug 2013 8:33 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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So who's up for a forum Kielder outing ?.....perhaps we could get Ian to do an "alternative" 4x4 safari ?"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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