TRF, local trail routes etc

[piguglyshandydrinker]

Hi, I'm interested in finding more local, legal unsurfaced tracks in the area, (N.Yorks, Yorks Dales, N.Yorks Moors, Weardale etc), where is the best place to find this info, I haven't looked at or joined the local TRF, I assume that should be the first port of call.

Is there anywhere else to get maps, routes etc for offroad routes?

Thank's, Phil

[Steve C]

Russ suggested the following:

http://www.way-finder.co.uk/

I haven't found it so great for my area as hardly any routes are listed so I'd be the pioneer maybe, not sure how it works. Still worth a look though.

[Jenna]

word of warning that wayfinder is very bad in making sure of legal access ( got 3 out of 5 wrong in this area!), nearly every 'green lane' in this country has or is covered with some sort of access restriction, ignore these and some councils (backed by the farmers, RA etc etc) will have you in court and fined before you know it.

ALWAYS check with the definitive map before you use ANY right of way, as court cases only help the RA to strengthen its argument to have all lanes down graded to footpaths.

[barftone]

TRF group local to you Pig is Teeside and Northyorks. Meet at The Ranch House, Thoraldy Farm near Stokesley 3rd Tuesday of the month. Map ref 93...493074. They do have a good rights of way guy up there. Group contact name is John Robinson email nytrf@hotmail.com

[piguglyshandydrinker]

TRF group local to you Pig is Teeside and Northyorks. Meet at The Ranch House, Thoraldy Farm near Stokesley 3rd Tuesday of the month. Map ref 93...493074. They do have a good rights of way guy up there. Group contact name is John Robinson email nytrf@hotmail.com

Excellent stuff Barftone, I'll check it out.

Ta, Phil

[DunkerD]

Phil, I was out with some TRF guys last weekend on the KTM. It's worth joining and going along to get your maps marked up. There are a lot of lanes in dispute at the moment and they have some special permissions to ride lanes closed to the public. They are a friendly bunch and the beer is cheap in the Ranch house..!