Prams for rural living?

[TwigletFiend]

I am looking at the options for prams etc. and most seem to be aimed at city living. We live in the Forest of Dean, so very rural with local towns/villages often having uneven or bumpy pavements that are quite narrow (and there is no pavement in my village, just verge!).

Can anybody recommend a pram for this sort of situation? Ideally suitable for newborn and transformable into a stroller for when DC gets a bit older.

Nipper 360? I have mine because it will go anywhere 1 handed. I haven't had the carry cot option because I've always had the older one in the pushchair and the baby in a sling.

My quinny buzz has good wheels and a great suspension so it's ideal for uneven pavements/cobbles- it coped well with our local woods and if the wheels get worn out or damaged they can be replaced relatively cheaply. The main downside is that the basket's small.

I have a BJ Summit x3 and I LOVE IT for rural living. It's a really robust piece of kit which has yet to fail me thought the muddy fields, country lanes and the beach. Not highly light but super easy fold makes up for it and goes in the car easily as the wheels just pop off if it's tight in the boot. Easy push, very well constructed and thought out. Wouldn't change it for the world. Also started with the carry cot from birth but not 100% necessary. I wanted to see my DS and loved the carry cot option but now he'd rather see the trees and wildlife! Only gripe is the Velcro on the hood peep-holes!

Have also used a sling and the Ergo but there are times when you need to load the pram up and walk the country lanes. My boy is also very heavy but glides in this like a dream with a fully loaded very good sized basket underneath.

Can you tell I'm pleased with it!!

Bought from pushchair.co.uk who gave excellent service. (Not on commission, just a pleased customer!)

Bugaboo Buffalo?

I know the Forest, used to live nearby.

If you are on a budget go for the Nipper 360 - Great pushchair
If you want the all singing and dancing system - Jane Trider which is just amazing.
If you are thinking of having a second soonish then look at the Phil & Teds Navigator V2.
Personally I would not buy a 4 wheeler if you are going off the beaten track.

Another vote for the nipper 360. I brought mine for £75 second hand on ebay and it's been fantastic. I brought it as a second pushchair for ds as he was huge for 18 months and was squashed in everything else but with the nipper he has tons of room and it's so easy to push - we are very rural. It's been so fantastic. I wish I had brought one new from the beginning.

Mountain buggy

Love our Phil & Ted's - we have dogs and often go camping so it gets some abuse! You can often pick them up on eBay.

I'd say the Nipper 360, Mountain Buggy Urban Jungle are great buggies. Have you thought of the BOB Revolution SE? Really good for rural areas and very popular in the states. It goes with the Britax car seat and also has a bassinet. Good reviews on www.buggypramreviews.co.uk if you want to know more. Good luck