Off Roading in Scotland

[ydna-renrut]

Can anyone advise me where to find out about the rights of way in Scotland (particularly the NE Scotland). The system here seems much more restrictive than in England, Ireland & Wales. Do any of the large Estates allow you to have a drive down the lanes or can we go on beaches, Forrestry tracks etc...

I don't want to do anything illegal so better prepare before hand.

Many thanks in advance.

AndyT

[PITCAIG]

Try www.slroc.co.uk (http://www.slroc.co.uk)

[ydna-renrut]

Try www.slroc.co.uk (http://www.slroc.co.uk)
Thanks for that - I'll have a browse and see if theres a branch up here near Aberdeen and the Highlands.

Andy

[lweight]

Estates are usually pretty unfriendly with gamekeepers quick to warn you off, while the Forestry Commission tend to padlock all access points. At the same time, a lot of the side farm roads around Deeside and Donside are virtually an off-road challenge, mainly due to mud and water filled potholes!

[ydna-renrut]

Estates are usually pretty unfriendly with gamekeepers quick to warn you off, while the Forestry Commission tend to padlock all access points. At the same time, a lot of the side farm roads around Deeside and Donside are virtually an off-road challenge, mainly due to mud and water filled potholes!
Thats such a shame. I can understand the estate owners during hunting season but there s just so much land out there that NOBODY ever goes on, its criminal. I have off road motorbikes too and get so frustrated as I can't find any where to use them and its an * hour tyrek to Wales which is Gods country for off roading - and great pubs too:rolleyes: