GreenLane Donegal 2015

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Promoting Sensible Driving in the Countryside


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Route History

MAP NO. GRID REF ROAD NO. COMMENTS

www.greenlanedonegal.com


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You may have seen references to Greenlaning and wondered what it is all about.

Greenlaning is driving Public Rights Of Way (PROW) where vehicular rights exist.

Primarily these are Byways Open to All Traffic (BOATs).

We, Greenlane Donegal, promote the sensible driving of these Green Lanes.

Often Greenlaning is termed Off-Roading. In actual fact nothing could be further

from the truth. Green Lanes are public roads that have an unmetalled surface

and to drive them you have to have a road legal vehicle, driving license,

insurance, car tax and MOT certificate.

If you are Greenlaning and Off-Roading then this implies that you are driving off

the vehicular right of way (the road) and as such would be committing a serious

Road Tracffic Offence. We prefer that Off-Roading is used for genuine off-roadingactivities where people hire/rent the land from the owner and drive with their

permission off the road on that land. This can be everything from fields to rock

quarries.

Should you wish to get involved in Greenlaning then Greenlane Donegal can

assist you with where to drive and ensure that you drive sensibly and enjoy the

hobby/pastime.


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Emergency Telephone Numbers

Water Services Out of hours only

Roads Services Out of hours only

AA Rescue Centre

Donegal Mountain RescueVeterinary Services

Dog Shelter, Letterkenny

Water Pollution Control, Magherennan (Lab)

Fire Service H.Q. Letterkenny

Civil Defence H.Q. Stranorlar

Letterkenny General HospitalLetterkenny General Hospital A&E

Altnagelvin Derry, General Hospital

Now-Doc (out of hours EMERGENCY service only)

Letterkenny Garda Station

Letterkenny Fire Station

JD Recovery Services

Kilmacrennan & The Quay, Donegal Town,

County Donegal, Ireland

Letterkenny

Donegal Town

Mobile

00 353 (0) 74 91 39303

00353 (0) 74 97 40000

00 353 (0) 86 228 9494

074 - 9125888074 - 9123537

048 - 71 45171

1850 400 911

074 - 9167100

074 - 9121676

074 - 9172399

074 -9172288

1800 66 77 88

999074 - 9126232

074 - 9125159

074 - 9122787

074 - 9121676

074 - 9175665


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Ensure you have up to date maps. Before setting out to remote areas check the

weather forecast and let someone else know where you are going and when you

are likely to return. Ensure you have adequate fuel for the journey and check all

levels before setting out. Never enter private property without permission of the

land owner. It is a good idea to walk a route prior to driving it, to

determine its ability to sustain traffic, if in any doubt turn back. Ensure yourvehicle is maintained to a high order and up to the task. Avoid travelling alone.

Maintain a reasonable distance between vehicles. Wildlife faces many threats

and many Unsealed Rights of Way are valuable habitats, take care at all times and

be particularly watchful in spring and summer. Avoid areas of special

Scientific interest. Study the Country Code and follow it at all times. Always leave

the countryside at least as good as you found it.

Do not travel on any Unsealed Right of Way when they risk being affected

beyond a point of natural recovery once the weather improves. Do not use any

Unsealed Right of Way that may be damaged by the wheel pressure applied

by your vehicle. Gates that are secured open should be left so, all gates that

are found closed or swinging open should be closed behind you.Travel within

existing wheel tracks, never create new ones. Where several exist search out the

original route. Take your litter home with you. Carry a bin bag and collect any

litter you may see along the way. Do not scare livestock or wildlife. Do all you canto avoid polluting any water ways.


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Use only rights of way with known, proven or provable vehicular rights.

Report any obstructions to a Right of Way to the Donegal County Council and

to Greenlane Donegal.

If the route is not obvious on the ground, ask locally, or check on the maps heldat the local authority offices, or consult with Greenlane Donegal.

Ensure your vehicle is fully road legal. Rights of Way are subject to the same

laws as normal sealed roads

Do not practice recovery techniques on any public Right of Way.

Keep children and dogs under supervision.

Guard against all risks of fire.

Clean down front and rear vehicle lights and number plate before returning to

the main road.

Respect the environment and all other users. Common sense and commoncourtesy will ensure a future for our lanes.


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Keep to the defined track. Detour only to pass immovable obstructions. Be

critical of your own driving ability and equipment when assessing an

obstruction; it is your right to abate a non-lawful obstruction, but do not commit

yourself to a bigger task than you are equipped for. When travelling in groups,

keep to a small number four or less. Split larger parties up and either use a

different route or allow a good interval to elapse before following. Use a winchonly with extreme caution and if circumstances demand it. Ensure you use only

the correct equipment and techniques. Avoid mud. Where the surface may easily

be damaged, be very gentle on the throttle to avoid wheel spin. Never drive on

moors and marshland. Practice minimum impact driving at all times.

Practice driving as quietly as you can. Be considerate of other users at all times. If

your right to travel is challenged, discuss; if not resolved, then leave as requested

until status is rechecked. Travel at a quiet and unobtrusive pace and as slowly as

practicle; we recommend a maximum speed of 12mph when driving on an

unsealed Right of Way. Avoid damage to trees, hedge-rows and boundaries.

Some roads carry vehicular rights but may be too narrow for your vehicle. Be

courteous to other road users pull over and stop your vehicle for walkers,

cyclists and horse riders, switch off your engine for the latter. Thank people that

move over to let you pass. Watch out for injured or trapped animals, and report

all suspicious events to the land-owner.


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Na Rosa

Lough

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LoughanureLoch an Iir

Lough CraghyLoch na gCreach

Lough BarraLoch Beara n An

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Lough MuckLoch Muc

Lough FinnLoch Finne

Lough EskeLoch Iascaigh

Lough DergLoch Dearg

Dunragh LoughLoch Dhn Rithe

Lough

Avehy

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Altan LoughLoch Alltin

ErrigalSliabh an Earagail

Lough

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BallygormanBaile U Ghormin

Portaleen

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GreencastleAn Caislen Nua

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ClonmanyCluain Maine

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Dunaff HeadCeann Dhn Daimhe

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NewtowncunninghamAn Baile Nua

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CastlefinCaislen na Finne

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KillygordonCil na gCuirridn

StranorlarSrath an Urlir

Brockagh/CloghanAn Bhrocaigh/An Clochn

Gleann Domhain

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KincasslaghCionn

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RossnowlaghRos Neamhlach

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Muckross HeadCeann Mhucroise

Fintra BayB Fhinntraigh

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Nass Dun Laoghaire

WicklowPortlaoise

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Athlone

Galway

ShannonAirport

Limerick

Carlow Arklow

Tipperary

Waterford

Wexford

RosslareHarbour

Cork

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Warning Traffic Signs

Regulatory Traffic Signs

Mandatory Regulatory Signs

Tourist Information Signs

This section includes signs that warn road users of a hazard

ahead. They are diamond or rectangular in shape and have a black

border and black symbols or letters on a yellow background.

Regulatory signs show the course a driver must follow and an

action they are required to take or forbidden to take. They are

generally circular and have a red border and black symbols or

letters on a white background.

Mandatory regulatory signs that indicate the direction traffic must

take at junctions are blue and white.

Tourist Information signs that indicate the direction traffic must

follow are brown and white.


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Tips for Safe Driving in Ireland

Road Symbols

Tourist Information

Motorways

National Roads

Regional Roads

Urban Areas

Special Limits (Schools etc)

Road Type

120 km/h

100 km/h

80 km/h

50 km/h

30 km/h

Speed

Motorway

NationalPrimary Road

DualCarriageway

Parking Picnic Site

Nature Reserve View Point

Youth Hostel Camping Site

Tourist Information Caravan Site

Third ClassRoad

NationalSecondary Road

Regional Road

Other Road

Track


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In rainforests, deserts, and other places no ordinary vehicle could reach, you

will find all-terrain vehicles. The moment you venture of the tarmac is the

moment you realise the incredible potential of Greenlaning. This guide is

designed to make sure you get the most out of your Greenlane adventures.

Before you venture Greenlaning, its worth ensuring that you have a good mentalpicture of the underside of your vehicle.

Check the position of fragile parts such as the fuel tank, engine sump,

differentials and gearbox so youre less likely to snag them on rocks, tree

stumps and other obstacles.

Check the roof rack and consider it as you drive under low tree branches.

Read the owners manual and discover the purpose of all the on-board

technology and features.

As long as it is safe to do so, test the surface by walking over the ground

before you drive over it.Before ascending a hill, ensure you know whats over the crest.

Always walk your water obstacle, wearing wellington boots and carrying a

stick for checking silt and underwater hollows. Better to get your feet wet

than your vehicle stuck.

Never hook your thumbs inside the steering wheel, as any kickback from the

terrain could sprain or even break them.


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www.campsiekartingcentre.co.ukCampsie, Derry, BT47 3XX | E: [email protected]

Corcreggan Mill, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

Tel: (074) 913 6409mail: [email protected] | www.corcreggan.com

Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalT: 074 91 21633

E: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Drumnahoe, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal| Tel: 074 9129235Email: [email protected] | www.donagheymotorhomes.ie

Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, Co. DonegalTel: 074 9548284


Gortlee, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalTel: 074 912 1260

Dunlewey, Gweedore, Co. Donegalwww.anoige.ie

Errigal Hostel


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The five Principles of Leave No Trace are;

1) Plan Ahead and Prepare

Where possible travel by public transport or share cars.

Consider the availability of parking.

2) Be Considerate of Others

Respect the people who live and work in the countryside.

Park appropriately - avoid blocking gateways, forest entrances or narrow roads. Take care not to damage property, especially walls, fences and crops.

Respect other visitors.

Let natures sounds prevail. Keep noise to a minimum.

3) Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife

Dogs should be kept under effective control and should only be brought onto

hills or farmland with the landowners permission.

Some areas stipulate that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Observe wild animals and birds from a distance.

Keep wildlife wild dont feed wild animals or birds.

Farm animals are not pets; remain at a safe distance.

4) Travel and Camp on Durable Ground

If camping along trails either use designated camping sites or seek

permission from the landowners.

5) Leave What You Find

Respect property.

Leave gates as you find them (open or closed).

Preserve the past: examine - without damaging.

Conserve the present: leave rocks, flowers, plants, animals and all

natural habitats as you find them. Fallen trees are a valuable wildlife

habitat; do not remove or use for rewood.

Do not build rock cairns, structures or shelters.


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Drive as slowly as possible and as fast as necessary

Know your vehicles dimensions height, weight, width, length, approach and

departure angle, ramp angle, and ground clearance

Know the international hand signals for marshalling

Avoid gear changes while negotiating difficult terrain

Always read the ground as far ahead as you can. If it is safe to do so, walk the

ground before you drive.

Use great care when driving on loose or wet surfaces due to the reduced level

of grip

Be prepared to admit defeat. Back out and try again, or try an alternative route.

Avoid excessive wheelspin at all times but especially on soft ground where the

vehicle can easily lose momentum and even cause environmental damage

Use a gentle right throttle foot

Always keep both hands on the wheel, even when reversing

Always tell someone where youre going, what route you plan to follow, and

when you expect to return.


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ompetition Hooks & Thimbles, Tow Ropes All Sizes

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UNBEATABLE PRICES

Main Street, Dunkineely, Co. DonegalTel: 074 973-7152 www.longcom.ie

LONG COMMUNICATIONS

Largest suppliers of CB and accessories in IrelandCB Radios from 79 | Walkie Talkies from 135 pair

PEARSE ROAD

www. pearseroadtyres.town.ie

Larkins Lane, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalTel: 074 9124660


1890 266 888

Killybegs, Co. Donegal

Tel: 074 9731152


www.mooneyboats.ie

McGINLEY

MOTORS

Lower Main Street. Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Tel: 74 9123100 E: [email protected]

www.stationhouseletterkenny.com

E-mail: [email protected] | www.hcl.ie

Tel: 074 912 5666 | www.mgml.ieEmai: [email protected]


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oshine Road, Killybegs, Co Donegal Tel: +353 (0)74 97 3154Email: [email protected] | www.seaquest.ie

Glebe Letterkenny Co. DonegalTel: +353 (0) 74 912 7679

Email: [email protected] | www.clive.ie

PR/Press PhotographyCorporate/ Commercial

Onsite Printbooth - Event PhotographyStock Images

Ramelton, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Tel: 074 9125118

www.alivetuning.com


www.thedealer.ieEmIl: [email protected]

Tel: 074-9126410

FREE-ADS PAPER

Roshine, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, IrelandTel: +353 (0)74 9731180 Email: [email protected]

www.swannetgundry.com

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WOODHILL HOUSE

IRL

Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalEmail: [email protected] | Tel: 074 91 60044

www.cbmsigns.ie


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The Basics

How to overcome obstacles

How to return to the main road

To drive effectivly over rough terrain, a degree of smoothness is required. Make

sure the throttle is applied smoothly and released slowly. This keeps the tyres

from spinning on acceleration or deceleration. Keep steering precise and braking

to a minimum. The driver always controls the vehicle; the vehicle should

never control the driver.

Try walking the ground before you actually drive on it. Approach ridges straight

on. Approach a log, rocky step or ditch diagonally so that three wheels always

retain contact with the ground. Make sure tyres are fully inflated to road

pressures for rocky ground. Straddle deep ruts with your vehicle. This will keep

the vehicle level, reducing environmental impact.

Disengage diff-lock, if applied

Stop and check for any minor damage

Check for cuts in tyres including inside the walls

Check for body damage that will rub against tyres

Check for debris lodged in the underside of the vehicle and in the tyres Check that lights, windows, and mirrors are clear

Check that number plates can still be read

Check that all equipment is secure


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When a deeply rutted track takes over the steering

As you drive along a deeply rutted track, take special care if the ruts are cut into

slippery ground. Indeed, you may be unaware that the wheels are not pointed

straight ahead until grip becomes available and the vehicle suddenly veers to

one side.

Unless you are going downhill, the best way to avoid having your wheels

locked by a rutted track is to relax your grip on the steering wheel

occasionally, while keeping a frictional grip with your palms. This will allow

the wheels to regain the straight-ahead position. The tyres may not be able

to grip the slippery sides of the rut and you will be unable to turn the

steering wheel to the left or right.


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Carrigart - Co. Donegal087 22 03331087 22 03331

f Road Jeep Driving - Clay Pigeon Shooting

Blind Fold Driving - Zip Line - Zorbing

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Pinehill Industrial Estate, Mountain Top, Letterkenny

Tel: 0749160953 Email: [email protected]

Cullion Road, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalTel: 074-9122683


Leckview Lane, Pearse Road, LetterkennyTel: 074 9125050


www.gortleetoolhire.town.ieEmail: [email protected]

E: [email protected]

Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalTel: 074 91 28853

Email: [email protected] | www.arena7.ie

Tel: (074) 912 1655Email: [email protected]

www.tropicalworld.ie

www.gortleetoolhire.town.ie


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Tel: 074 93 81363www.inishowenmaritime.com

www.stenaline.ie

Tel: +353 (0)74 91 50012

Email: [email protected] | www.rockhill.ie

Sliabh League Boat Trips

Tel: 0876284688www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com

Tel: 074 91 37032Email: offi [email protected]

www.gartan.com

www.viamichelin.com

Ramelton, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalTel: 353 (0)74 9151043


Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co. Donegal

Tel: 00353 (0)74 9731525

Email: [email protected] | www.ker.ie


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Useful Contacts

NAME LOCATION TELEPHONE

www.donegalmrt.ieTel: 999/112 and ask for Donegal Mountain Rescue Team


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SERVICE HISTORY

JOB DONE DATE MILES NEXT GUIDE Cost

www.greenlanedonegal.com


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If you would like to contact us about Greenlaning in Donegal,

Report misuse of lanes or tracks,

Would like to help maintain lanes or tracks,

Would like advice on planning your trip,

Would like to place an add in our yearly booklet,

If you would like to send us photos of your trip, Or if you are unsure about the status of any lanes.


Web:www.greenlanedonegal.com

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Publication:Greenlane Donegal

Photography: Clive Wasson

Graphic Design:McGlynn Graphics


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Glenveagh

National Park

Tel: 0761002537www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

www.npws.ie

www.coillteoutdoors.ie

www.leavenotraceireland.org


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