I know this is a long way in advance but…

Following on from the success of our previous forum events, I have now managed to get exclusive use of the forest for a navigation weekend, the weekend of April 21/22nd 2012. (You could not imaging the red tape, risk assessments I have had to fight through to get this sorted). We intend to use routes that are as non-damaging as possible and ideal for all levels of driving experience.

I hope to make this a weekend event which is almost entirely off road, using the private and normally closed tracks of Kielder forest where you get the chance to drive the tracks and get lost and navigate yourself around looking for waypoints and answers to clues on the way.

Like other events I have run in the past, this is a fund raising event for the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and the cost will be £100 (TBC) which will include 2 days driving in the forest as well as camping on the Friday & /Saturday (and maybe Sunday) evenings . I need to check on Tin Tents but think that should also be ok. Camping will be near the castle which has decent toilet facilities close by but unfortunately no showers.

I have included above a signup which is just for interest and shows no commitment. If enough interest is shown I will make a full signup available.

Many thanks to Martin for allowing me to us the forum to publicise this event.

Assuming this would be suitable for "virgin off roaders", I could be interested... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Amazing place the Kielder,I went quad biking through it whilst on a stag do(Newcastle weekend) (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas) Its so dense in places its just as though night has fallen.

Flinty, If you need any pointers/guidance with paper work & risk assesments for these kind of events I have access to people who do it all the time ....  08 2.7 RRS "S"
Td5 110......very modified
RS 5
Kawasaki ZX12R me, it's quick !

Thanks Andy - I may take you up on the offer at some point, but for now I think I'm good

RRSTDV8 wrote:

Assuming this would be suitable for "virgin off roaders", I could be interested...

Assuming i do not need to move from my standard 20" wheels and tyres to do this i am interested.

Hi sounds interesting and good fun but as my RRS is new to me don't want to wreck it or have to push through undergrowth etc and generate repair bills. If he event will help me enjoy without the risk then count me in. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

sherlock wrote:

Hi sounds interesting and good fun but as my RRS is new to me don't want to wreck it or have to push through undergrowth etc and generate repair bills. If he event will help me enjoy without the risk then count me in.

+1

will i get through the day on one tank? assume there are no petrol stations in the woods

Can I invite a friend with an FL2?