Take to the tracks
If you want to try a different type of outdoor pursuits why not give greenlining a go.
Greenlaning means driving on unsurfaced rights of ways open to motor vehicles such as cars and motorbikes. It is basically a form of off road driving. But to drive off the beaten track you obviously need a suitable 4&4 vehicle. This does not mean you have to splash out on an expensive new car. You are just as well served by buying an older model suck as a Land Rover Defender or similar and you will probably find something witch suits both your taste and your wallet if you take a trip to your local a used car dealership Staffordshire is a great area for trying out a newly acquired 4&4 vehicle with the delights of the Peak District at its doorstep.
As the Peak District is mostly a national park driving must only take place in designated areas. But if you contact the local Land Rover club or search on the internet for forums and web sites, local enthusiasts should be able to tell you more about the driving opportunities of a specific area.
Greenlaning is slightly different from off road driving as greenlaning takes places on public roads where normal road rules apply whereas off road driving takes place on private land with more flexible rules. Novice greenlaners should consider visiting a training centre for this type of driving before setting out on their own to make sure they know how their vehicle behave and what its capabilities are.