Looking for a bit of local knowledge. We are supposed to be travelling up to stay at the sister-in-laws on Wednesday, travelling from London to near Workington. We will have our two little ones with us so need to decide if it is safe to attempt the journey with the current travel chaos because of the snow.
Can anybody en-route (M40, M6, etc...) comment on how the motorways are around them and if there's any chance of us heading up North for Christmas?
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, Dec 19 2010 08:51 PM
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Posted 19 December 2010 - 08:51 PM
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Posted 19 December 2010 - 09:04 PM
I think the M40 is useable again now, but if any more snow falls check well ahead.
Local forecast is -9 tonight, so real problems tomorrow am.
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Today the A41 was the only problem route.
I've got to travel to Warrington Tuesday (they are a lower league version of Sheffield Wednesday), hoping the trains are ok by then.
Got to drive up Boxing Day.
Local forecast is -9 tonight, so real problems tomorrow am.
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Today the A41 was the only problem route.
I've got to travel to Warrington Tuesday (they are a lower league version of Sheffield Wednesday), hoping the trains are ok by then.
Got to drive up Boxing Day.
Edited by goldcard, 19 December 2010 - 09:39 PM.
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Posted 19 December 2010 - 09:07 PM
North West England has escaped most of the bad weather but its chuffin' cold.
The forecast is cold and clear for the next 2 days, so I'd try to get up before Wednesday if possible. That way you will also see the Lake District fells at their most picturesque with a decent covering of snow.
The M6 northbound should be clear, freezing fog may be the only problem in the morning, as well as lorries jack-knifing which I think caused problems over the weekend.
If you wish to see the fells, then come off the M6 at junction 36 and take the A591 to Kendal then Keswick.
Weather permitting you will be able to see a Cumbrian Rugby League derby on Boxing Day (Town v Haven), but I doubt wether it will go ahead.
The forecast is cold and clear for the next 2 days, so I'd try to get up before Wednesday if possible. That way you will also see the Lake District fells at their most picturesque with a decent covering of snow.
The M6 northbound should be clear, freezing fog may be the only problem in the morning, as well as lorries jack-knifing which I think caused problems over the weekend.
If you wish to see the fells, then come off the M6 at junction 36 and take the A591 to Kendal then Keswick.
Weather permitting you will be able to see a Cumbrian Rugby League derby on Boxing Day (Town v Haven), but I doubt wether it will go ahead.
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Posted 19 December 2010 - 11:37 PM
At this time of year, I would recommend going around the North of Windermere at Ambleside, and over Wrynose and Hardknott Pass, then up the A595 to Whitehaven.
Take a few sandwiches for a picnic, and a blanket to sit on; a big one.
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If you could get the wife to video it, we could all enjoy your trip later.
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Posted 20 December 2010 - 08:19 PM
Further snow in Bucks (coldest in UK last night apparently) as I type, so check M40 before setting off.
My trip to Warrington tomorrow for a medical for a job is off until next year.
My trip to Warrington tomorrow for a medical for a job is off until next year.
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Posted 20 December 2010 - 09:48 PM
QUOTE (goldcard @ Dec 20 2010, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Further snow in Bucks (coldest in UK last night apparently) as I type, so check M40 before setting off.
My trip to Warrington tomorrow for a medical for a job is off until next year.
My trip to Warrington tomorrow for a medical for a job is off until next year.
Cheers Goldie
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Posted 21 December 2010 - 07:18 AM
Not sure about further south, but if me Mum can safely make the journey down from the South Lakes to Wigan and back as she seems to be doing every day this week then I'd be willing to wager anyone can!
If the weathers still bad, I'd skip the scenic tours suggested above, personally, and head for J40 then jump on the A66, chances are the last few hundred meters or whatever, at the end of the journey down "residential" roads will be the most hair raising!
If the weathers still bad, I'd skip the scenic tours suggested above, personally, and head for J40 then jump on the A66, chances are the last few hundred meters or whatever, at the end of the journey down "residential" roads will be the most hair raising!
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Posted 21 December 2010 - 09:51 AM
QUOTE (shrek @ Dec 21 2010, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not sure about further south, but if me Mum can safely make the journey down from the South Lakes to Wigan and back as she seems to be doing every day this week then I'd be willing to wager anyone can!
If the weathers still bad, I'd skip the scenic tours suggested above, personally, and head for J40 then jump on the A66, chances are the last few hundred meters or whatever, at the end of the journey down "residential" roads will be the most hair raising!
If the weathers still bad, I'd skip the scenic tours suggested above, personally, and head for J40 then jump on the A66, chances are the last few hundred meters or whatever, at the end of the journey down "residential" roads will be the most hair raising!
We did plenty of sight seeing last time we went up to visit so this time the most direct route from here to a cold beer infront a warm fire is my plan. I have been on plenty of walking holidays all round Cumbria so I am happy to skip seeing more lakes and big hills this time round.
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Posted 21 December 2010 - 12:41 PM
Don't forget to lock your doors, and put up your windows when you start driving into town....
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Posted 21 December 2010 - 12:55 PM
QUOTE (candlestickchimney @ Dec 21 2010, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't forget to lock your doors, and put up your windows when you start driving into town....
Will be done once we are past Oxford.
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Posted 21 December 2010 - 08:12 PM
QUOTE (candlestickchimney @ Dec 21 2010, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't forget to lock your doors, and put up your windows when you start driving into town....
Visiting NEAR Workington so no need as he is not staying in Town..but then again Disitington,Clifton,Flimby or Seaton ....hmmmmm ..
Im flying in with the family on the 27th and we are just hoping the weather allows us to land in Manchester and travel by train to Penrith without any distruption.
Then its just down the 66 to gods country.
Edited by yanto, 21 December 2010 - 08:15 PM.
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Posted 21 December 2010 - 08:27 PM
QUOTE (JohnM @ Dec 20 2010, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you can look at motorway conditions, speed, incidents and traffic cameras HERE
Tick the boxes for the info you want, select motorways and junction and search. Cameras are live, updated every 30 secs
Tick the boxes for the info you want, select motorways and junction and search. Cameras are live, updated every 30 secs
Some pretty good shots there
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 05:09 PM
And once you've beaten the weather, you'll have the earthquakes to deal with!
www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/dec/22/lake-district-cumbria-earthquake
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