Put pencil notes along the route where obstructions, such as washed out gullies are, so you know for future reference; or, if a tree is down, you can give an exact reference to where the problem is. Report problems found to your club's rights of way officer, county hall or highway authority. Using vehicles on greenlanes is an emotive subject.

There are many organisations that would like to see recreational motor vehicles confined to major surface roads only. Motoring organisations, such as Land Access and Recreational Association (LARA), believes that all users of the countryside can enjoy their pastime without upsetting others, as long as we all exercise a little care and consideration.

Having prepared our vehicle, ourselves, and our route, my next part will cover off-road driving techniques.

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