xMullerTx Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 New to Radio controlled cars, so it’s been very informative already reading through some posts. Any suggestions of places to drive around the Derby area? Thanks 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi and welcomto the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Welcome aboard xMuller !! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 heya, welcome 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Welcome to the forum sorry cant help on locations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Welcome - which side of Derby are you and what to you run (or want to?). I'm just down the 38 towards the M1 myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alty94 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I'm Derbyshire! Belper end ! I'm a newbie to 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xMullerTx Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 19:00, capri-boy said: Welcome - which side of Derby are you and what to you run (or want to?). I'm just down the 38 towards the M1 myself. Just made a Tamiya racing fighter, live near the meteor centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMullerTx Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 19:04, Alty94 said: I'm Derbyshire! Belper end ! I'm a newbie to 👍 Nice, someone mentioned a quarry near Crich that’s meant to be a good place to drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alty94 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 That would be blue lagoon I'm guessing you can get to its through a series of ways but yeah would be ideal for bashing about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Probably. Pre covid we'd run all over, such as elvaston castle was always good when it wasn't busy (mid week / not high summer) as has a nice range of terrains. I only run electric now so don't get complaints due to noise but of course need to be very careful when there's people about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propaintballa Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Welcome! I am in Beeston, so not far. Been struggling to find bashing spots and it seems like you may have found my thread in the East Mids section. If you find anywhere, be sure to keep us updated! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMullerTx Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Wasn’t sure if it would be frowned upon to go to places like Elvaston castle, I was looking at more spots of the beaten track. Didn’t want to upset folk and their dogs etc. Will have a look cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMullerTx Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, propaintballa said: Welcome! I am in Beeston, so not far. Been struggling to find bashing spots and it seems like you may have found my thread in the East Mids section. If you find anywhere, be sure to keep us updated! 🙂 Do you know Stanton ironworks near Ilkeston, there’s a place around there where people use quad bikes etc. Was going to have a look there to see what it’s like. https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/3647885/Sustrans-Nutbrook-Trail The green part on this map near Hallam fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propaintballa Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, xMullerTx said: Wasn’t sure if it would be frowned upon to go to places like Elvaston castle, I was looking at more spots of the beaten track. Didn’t want to upset folk and their dogs etc. Will have a look cheers. Yeah, I personally wouldn't touch Elvaston Castle with anything RC, electric or not. That's a bit too antisocial for me, even as a nitro lover haha. 28 minutes ago, xMullerTx said: Do you know Stanton ironworks near Ilkeston, there’s a place around there where people use quad bikes etc. Was going to have a look there to see what it’s like. https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/3647885/Sustrans-Nutbrook-Trail The green part on this map near Hallam fields. I actually stumbled upon this place when I was randomly trawling Google maps for places. I think I discounted it because it looked like it was fenced in. Could be worth a shot if there is a way in though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMullerTx Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 You can park on that little road off Merlin way, I’ve been down that cycle track a few times. Don’t think the businesses near there are open at the weekends so people park down there with trailers etc for their dirt bikes/quads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMullerTx Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, propaintballa said: Yeah, I personally wouldn't touch Elvaston Castle with anything RC, electric or not. That's a bit too antisocial for me, even as a nitro lover haha. I actually stumbled upon this place when I was randomly trawling Google maps for places. I think I discounted it because it looked like it was fenced in. Could be worth a shot if there is a way in though! That route 67 goes straight through the area so it’s easily accessible. Haven’t explored much off the track but I’ve seen people around there so not sure how much is fenced off, if it is at all. Worse case you can just smash it near the cycle track area so it won’t be a complete waste of time. If I pop down I’ll let you know what it’s like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propaintballa Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 On 15/02/2021 at 16:05, xMullerTx said: That route 67 goes straight through the area so it’s easily accessible. Haven’t explored much off the track but I’ve seen people around there so not sure how much is fenced off, if it is at all. Worse case you can just smash it near the cycle track area so it won’t be a complete waste of time. If I pop down I’ll let you know what it’s like. Sounds good! Did you manage to get down there at all? I've been a bit busy so haven't had time to take the cars out 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMullerTx Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 08/03/2021 at 10:54, propaintballa said: Sounds good! Did you manage to get down there at all? I've been a bit busy so haven't had time to take the cars out 😕 Yeah I did try a couple of weeks ago. They had put plastic fences up in one area (which looked great) and signs saying trespasses will be prosecuted etc. So didn’t bother. There was a little bit of waste land on the actual path, however I wouldn’t bother unless you lived close. IMG_7198.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propaintballa Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, xMullerTx said: Yeah I did try a couple of weeks ago. They had put plastic fences up in one area (which looked great) and signs saying trespasses will be prosecuted etc. So didn’t bother. There was a little bit of waste land on the actual path, however I wouldn’t bother unless you lived close. IMG_7198.MOV Damn, that's a shame. The video doesn't seem to be working btw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMullerTx Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, propaintballa said: Damn, that's a shame. The video doesn't seem to be working Just trying to show you the area we were in. Edited March 16, 2021 by xMullerTx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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