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JeepClub Events
JeepClub aim to cater for all levels from the beginner or 'newbie' in a road standard Jeep to those of great experience with modified vehicles. For the needs of those new to Jeep ownership we can give professional advice, tuition and support. Our events are beginner friendly and even at our rare hardcore off-roading activities or competitions we try to always make provision for 'Newbies'. Although our expertise centres around late-model Jeep vehicles - Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Commander, we have members with models right back to the original WW2 MB and all are welcome to our events. In fact, you don't even need to own a Jeep to be a JeepClub Member. We promote a safe and responsible attitude to off-road driving and exert no pressure on our members to tackle obstacles they do not feel comfortable with. Help and advice is available at every step and the key to the concept is the informal atmosphere. As a service to members we also list events from other clubs and organisations. These may not be suitable for those in unmodified vehicles or with less experience - If anything listed here is not a JeepClub event please check with the organisers to see if it is suitable before booking.
2009 Archive
- Slab Common - Sunday 4th January 2009
Slab Common, near Bordon in Hampshire, is another army training ground similar to Broxhead Common. Slab Common, the larger of the two sites near Farnham, is used to teach tank recovery techniques and upside-down tanks can often be found around the site. Like Broxhead, Slab is very sandy with plenty of water holes, hills and other man-made obstacles to test your abilities and your vehicle's.
- Woodlands 4x4 - Sunday 22nd February 2009
Approximately 5 miles south of Brands Hatch, the site is set in 19 acres of dense forest, with views of beautiful countryside. The site comprises a circular scenic route around the perimeter suitable for beginners (white run), with nothing more challenging than a few muddy potholes. From several points around the perimeter, you can watch those testing their skills further on the red runs, designed for the more experienced off-roaders. If you're feeling more daring, you can try one of the black runs, suitable for those with modified vehicles, including the "graveyard" and "bombhole". There will be a Burger Bar on-site and toilets. there's a pub (with toilets!) is at the end of the road.
- Broxhead Common - Sunday 15th March 2009
Broxhead Common is a large, sandy, MOD training site, with enough variation and challenge to satisfy drivers of all skill levels. The site's sandy and open nature make it an excellent site for newbies to try out their vehicles (and their driving abilities) in safety. However, exploring a little deeper reveals plenty of interesting tracks, gulleys and muddy pools to challenge the more advanced off-roader.
This is being run by Howard Lester
- Slindon Safari Centre - Sunday 29th March 2009
A very sandy site with open area for newbies and axle twisters and a wooded area incorporating the black runs. There is something here for all levels but is more fun in the spring and autumn as is fairly dry in the summer.
- Wessex Safari - Saturday 2nd May 2009
Returning yet again, by popular demand, the ever popular Wessex Safari. The Wessex Safari is an archaeological tour of the area around Stonehenge and is a perfect introduction to green-laning, ideal for those with new and showroom-fresh vehicles.
- Ridgeway Green Lane day - Sunday 3rd May 2009
To celebrate the seasonal reopening of parts of the Ridgeway and other byways in the region we will have a JeepClub convoy to the area. Members come free but yo must book. Non members welcome and the fee includes a years membership to the club.
- Wessex Safari - Saturday 23rd May 2009
Returning yet again, by popular demand, the ever popular Wessex Safari. The Wessex Safari is an archaeological tour of the area around Stonehenge and is a perfect introduction to green-laning, ideal for those with new and showroom-fresh vehicles.
- Bala - Saturday 6th June 2009
JeepClub weekender at the Llannerch yr Eryr farm and off road site a very popular and well known off road site with climbs and slopes, water holes and all types of terrain. Spectacular views over Bala lake and surrounding mountains
- West Harptree TYDS - Sunday 21st June 2009
The West Harptree site is regularly used by both Jeep UK for their "Jeep Skills" days and the All Wheel Drive Club. It provides a wide range of off-road driving environments, with mud, stone-covered tracks, hills, etc - more than enough to keep the experienced off-roader happy whilst still providing plenty of challenging terrain for the less experienced.
- Jap 'n' Jeep Jam - Saturday 4th July 2009
This promises to be to the biggest and best, value-for-money 4x4 event of the year!
Featuring all manner of off-road vehicles including 4x4’s and ATV’s, together with accessories and associated equipment, hailing solely from Japan, the USA, Korea and Asia. The concept behind Jap ‘n’ Jeep Jam is simple - to provide an inexpensive (very important these days), fun, family weekend ... a big ‘get together’ if you like, the way 4x4 events used to be!
JeepClub will be fielding a stand and we hope it will be attended by as many members as possible for more info click HERE.
- Strata Florida - Saturday 18th July 2009
A days laning over the Cistercian Way known as "Strata Florida".
- Chieveley, Berkshire to Avebury in Wiltshire. - Saturday 1st August 2009
A club Greenlane day meeting at Chieveley services J13 M4 and finish at Avebury in Wiltshire.
- Strata Florida - Take 2 - Saturday 19th September 2009
A days laning over the Cistercian Way known as "Strata Florida", and maybe some other local lanes if time permits.
- Abingdon 4x4 Festival - Saturday 26th September 2009
A Charity event in aid of the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust
- D1 - Bagshot/Deepcut - Saturday 31st October 2009
This may not be repeated. We have been trying for some time to get acces to this impressive area which features a purpose built 4x4 test track the the MOD use for evaluating off road vehicles anf traing troops to operate them.
- Wild Tracks - Sunday 20th December 2009
Wild Tracks, near Newmarket, Suffolk, is recognised as one of the top off-road sites in the country. The site comprises several challenging trails which include a combination of mud, water, sand, hills, and water troughs.
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