01.10
Sadly the heater fan finally died, leaving the van pretty cold in the snow. So, a quick trip to Brickwerks in Holmfirth was in order. This meant the long way round on the Motorway, which was jammed and none too pleasant, or a risky trip over the snow covered moors. I was told that all roads were clear from the Flouch Inn to Holmfirth so just needed to get from the Hope Valley to The Flouch over Strines Moor.
It was sucha beautiful day I thought a photo diary of the trip would be a good plan:
Approaching the A57 and the Ashopton Viaduct - roads ok
On the A57 heading towards Strines - road good but the trees laden with snow and ice.
Turning off teh A57 onto the Strines Road and the conditions change to drifting snow across the road.
Looking out over Strines Moor and the direction I am heading.
Lots of snow, this taken after just passing a Landrover 110 stuck in a drift - he did not want a tow as there was a rescue tractor and trailer on the way from the estate to collect him.
Someone has been busy ploughing the road - just a bit icy
The rescue tractor for the 110 busy rescuing 2 x Range Rovers!
Back up onto the tops and more drifting snow.
Large banks of ploughed snow
Climbing higher
Coming into Upper Midhope
Looking back South
Cutting round the back to Langsett Reservoir
Crossing Langsett Reservoir dam wall
At last the Flouch!
An idiot driving a small car that had 4" of snow all over and just small holes to see through, luckily the van swerved to miss him!
