Daveabuk Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) I'll be travelling by car tonight to Bolton. They've issued warnings for woodhead about snow, ice and visibility. I don't normally travel across woodhead unless were playing over that way so I've no idea how bad it's been the last couple of weeks with the cold weather. Is anyone else risking the trip? I have to be back as early as possible since I have work at 6am. Should I expect it to be closed this evening? Cheers. And to anyone else whos making the journey, have a safe trip! Edited March 12, 2019 by Daveabuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsar Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I can't set off until 5.15 so am hoping M62 is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clud17 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 looks bloody awful at around the time we are heading home, rain, snow and some pretty strong winds. If it were this side of the Pennines Id go but its a poor journey at the best of times so i think im going to turn snowflake on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, clud17 said: looks bloody awful at around the time we are heading home, rain, snow and some pretty strong winds. If it were this side of the Pennines Id go but its a poor journey at the best of times so i think im going to turn snowflake on this one. Don’t not go because of the weather it’s really not that bad at all . UTO . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station road owl Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Syp issued been a back accident on woodhead and was saying only go over if you really need too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hirst1867 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Leaving Hillsborough at 530 - but defo going M62 all the way there and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S A Andy Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 If its any help to you. I went to Manchester airport yesterday morning over the tops but avoided the snake & woodhead. Set your sat nav for Adlington then Manchester airport. The route is : Castleton, up Winnets pass, right at top, down to Chapel on le frith, Whaley bridge follow the winding roads, turn right through Pott Shrigley, then Adlington. A word of warning, the Manchester motorway network can be a problem during rush hour. Good luck and hopefully 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pulsar said: I can't set off until 5.15 so am hoping M62 is okay. We're doing this at same time. Powers that be tend to focus on giving major routes priority when it comes to bad weather. Woodhead is crap anytime, day or night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNChance Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Wagons were stuck on snake pass this AM according to reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurgoland Owl Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Not a route for this weather dubious for 5 months of the year! Use m62 , my son travels regularly and he says to avoid woodhead pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Woodhead is open and clear. I've just come back from Liverpool an hour ago . No issues at present. BUT there are roadworks on the M57 and it was very slow through them. So if allow extra time if you are going tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 A good alternative route might be out over Ecclsall rd , drop down into Calver , turn right at the lights and run through to Stockport and pick up the M60. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, S A Andy said: If its any help to you. I went to Manchester airport yesterday morning over the tops but avoided the snake & woodhead. Set your sat nav for Adlington then Manchester airport. The route is : Castleton, up Winnets pass, right at top, down to Chapel on le frith, Whaley bridge follow the winding roads, turn right through Pott Shrigley, then Adlington. A word of warning, the Manchester motorway network can be a problem during rush hour. Good luck and hopefully 3 points. winnets pass in ice and snow ok if 4 wheel drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandOwl Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Respect to those going. Safe journeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Please be aware Snake pass is closed just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just drove over, no bother..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmontonowl Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hope you're wearing brown pants If not you will be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, NorfolkNChance said: Wagons were stuck on snake pass this AM according to reports Bloody Indians 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimisticowl Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, S A Andy said: If its any help to you. I went to Manchester airport yesterday morning over the tops but avoided the snake & woodhead. Set your sat nav for Adlington then Manchester airport. The route is : Castleton, up Winnets pass, right at top, down to Chapel on le frith, Whaley bridge follow the winding roads, turn right through Pott Shrigley, then Adlington. A word of warning, the Manchester motorway network can be a problem during rush hour. Good luck and hopefully 3 points. I’ve used an almost identical route for donkey’s years, I avoid the Cat & Fiddle by going to the right at the top of Winnets, I then pick up the by-pass and turn left at it’s end, going through Whaley Bridge, then turning right at the lights onto the road signposted Macclesfield, the rest as per your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I'd have thought M1 / M62 / M61 would be the most sensible route in wintry conditions - might be a little bit longer but you don't have the worry of getting stuck on narrow country roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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