On the Trail with the Trailhawk Part Two

In December's magazine I took Jeep’s Renegade Trailhawk 4xe along Rudland Rigg in Yorkshire for a fun day out, and it coped well, so the following day I figured I’d explore a more challenging lane, this time in Cumbria.

Although I don’t want to be repetitive, regular readers may recognise the first lane as it’s a favourite of mine on which to test 4x4s. It isn’t just the lane itself, it’s also route that takes you there - from junction 36 on the M6, follow the A590, A5092 and A595 heading towards Bootle. It's full of twists, turns, ups and downs, and in the right vehicle can be quite fun, and the Renegade didn’t disappoint. It is really quite an accomplished 4x4 to throw around corners, it handles a lot better than you would expect.

It was almost midday when I parked the Renegade Trailhawk next to the beach on the outskirts of Bootle on the Cumbrian coast, so I grabbed a butty and a brew before heading out.