Is it Acheivable - Page 3

Terranosaurus · 15-11-2007, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonathanM

Dunsop Bridge in Lancs claims to be the geographical centre of the UK.

Aye and theres a lane near there I fancy a go at too.

Trough of Bowland, Dunsop bridge, little trough - middle of the night - must do another rally soon.

Terranosaurus · 15-11-2007, 14:24

Done a bit of googling and Dunsop Bridge (or actually a point on the moors above the village) is recognised by Ordnance Suvey as the exact centre of Britain based on the land mass. Haltwistle in Northumberland also claims to be the centre but this is based on pure linear dimensions and does not take into account the fact thatEngland/Wales are a lot wider (thus more land mass) than scotlland is. If you were to cut out the shape of britain in card/wood etc it would balance on dunsop bridge.

15-11-2007, 14:42

hope its a strong bridge lol

(RIP) PLANK · 15-11-2007, 15:51

robobone is right we have a big bash to look forward to, but if the 1000th member joning happens close to this time then it would be a good double celebration!

I have been to 2 so far and i have only paid my mebership twice so thats 100% attendance

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chumba · 15-11-2007, 22:08

i have only paid one membership and done one rally so far so im in planks minority :!:

i think

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andrewk · 15-11-2007, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird

Trough of Bowland, Dunsop bridge, little trough - middle of the night - must do another rally soon.

Just north of there is the road over Salter Fell. I've heard from another GLASS member that it may not now be TROd - LCC confirmed but only verbally over phone. The GLASS Lancashire Rep is checking and trying to get written confirmation.

Cheers
Andrew

15-11-2007, 22:41

It's ok travelling to these places but would there be facilities to cope with the vehicles, caravans / tents and people that would arrive at a designated location!

Just imagine 2 or 300 4x4's and their associated support all turning up in your back yard!

: It's a long way to go only to have the local constabulary telling you to "sling your hook!"

15-11-2007, 22:46

it would need to be a big site,everyone would be phoning law like you say claiming theres a band of travelers about to descend on there sleepy little village!

NEDDY · 15-11-2007, 23:10

I,ve re done my measurements, I went metric this time and it apears the centre of Great Britian is MURRYFEILD in edinbourgh
:! WELL I,M SHOCKED:!
But there is a good Jimmy choungs quiet close

15-11-2007, 23:33

maybe we could get squad together and how em how to play rugby lol

15-11-2007, 23:10	#39
NEDDY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Vehicle: Maverick Posts: 200	Is it Acheivable I,ve re done my measurements, I went metric this time and it apears the centre of Great Britian is MURRYFEILD in edinbourgh :! WELL I,M SHOCKED:! But there is a good Jimmy choungs quiet close

15-11-2007, 14:24	#32
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Done a bit of googling and Dunsop Bridge (or actually a point on the moors above the village) is recognised by Ordnance Suvey as the exact centre of Britain based on the land mass. Haltwistle in Northumberland also claims to be the centre but this is based on pure linear dimensions and does not take into account the fact thatEngland/Wales are a lot wider (thus more land mass) than scotlland is. If you were to cut out the shape of britain in card/wood etc it would balance on dunsop bridge.

15-11-2007, 14:42	#33
jace Guest Posts: n/a	hope its a strong bridge lol

15-11-2007, 15:51	#34
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	robobone is right we have a big bash to look forward to, but if the 1000th member joning happens close to this time then it would be a good double celebration! I have been to 2 so far and i have only paid my mebership twice so thats 100% attendance :

15-11-2007, 22:08	#35
chumba Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: west midlands Vehicle: nissan terrano se 2002 Posts: 132	i have only paid one membership and done one rally so far so im in planks minority :!: i think :

15-11-2007, 22:41	#37
Irish Guest Posts: n/a	It's ok travelling to these places but would there be facilities to cope with the vehicles, caravans / tents and people that would arrive at a designated location! Just imagine 2 or 300 4x4's and their associated support all turning up in your back yard! : It's a long way to go only to have the local constabulary telling you to "sling your hook!"

15-11-2007, 22:46	#38
jace Guest Posts: n/a	it would need to be a big site,everyone would be phoning law like you say claiming theres a band of travelers about to descend on there sleepy little village!

15-11-2007, 23:33	#40
jace Guest Posts: n/a	maybe we could get squad together and how em how to play rugby lol