Lifetime of Walks by Derek Harwood

AA Walks No. 168 Total 521.5 miles Time Taken: 1:50 hrs Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: Snow 16:05 to 17:15 3.5 miles 80% threat of more snow Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: Nature: 3^oC 100% None Poor Slippery Lots of tracks Total AA: Total MH: Total LD: Total AW: Other: Total Distance: 525.0 mls 413.0 mls 734.5 mls 100.5 mls 246.0 mls 2015.5 miles Companions: (Derek) Points of Interest and LINKS: AA Walks Gormire Lake Sutton Bank Roulston Scar Glider Field White Horse

Unique AA walk in snow. Only two other cars parked and only a few tracks in snow at a normally busy information centre. Crossed main road to find some wonderful snow views across the plain and along the ridge. Hurried into the unknown, wondering if I could continue, especially on the descent for the return half. Not a sign of activity on the airfield, no sign of any movement at all. Followed the existing tracks on top of the ridge diligently. I was horrified to see an enormous black cloud approaching from the north, was it about to snow again and obscure my navigation even more? Rounded the Scar and slipped over twice, almost turned back. The descent at the turn only possible with the aid of steps and a handrail. White horse obviously not visible. Followed tracks at bottom of the track in Kilburn Forest. Came to fork in path, behind Devils Parlour on map. Followed tracks to right up hill past bench. Returned to fork because track continued upwards. Followed left fork, no track to road except animal tracks including birds' wings in snow. Return to car park to find two large snowballs rolled to back of the car so I couldn't get out.

	LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD Derek Harwood's Walking Records If you have any queries about the pictures or descriptions e-mail me at: derek@harwoodonline.com

	'AA' - NO THROUGH ROAD - WALKS
	SUTTON BANK, YORKSHIRE Tuesday 28th March 1995 ................................Walk No. 286
	AA Walks No. 168 Total 521.5 miles Time Taken: 1:50 hrs Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: Snow 16:05 to 17:15 3.5 miles 80% threat of more snow Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: Nature: 3^oC 100% None Poor Slippery Lots of tracks Total AA: Total MH: Total LD: Total AW: Other: Total Distance: 525.0 mls 413.0 mls 734.5 mls 100.5 mls 246.0 mls 2015.5 miles Companions: (Derek) Points of Interest and LINKS: AA Walks Gormire Lake Sutton Bank Roulston Scar Glider Field White Horse Description: Unique AA walk in snow. Only two other cars parked and only a few tracks in snow at a normally busy information centre. Crossed main road to find some wonderful snow views across the plain and along the ridge. Hurried into the unknown, wondering if I could continue, especially on the descent for the return half. Not a sign of activity on the airfield, no sign of any movement at all. Followed the existing tracks on top of the ridge diligently. I was horrified to see an enormous black cloud approaching from the north, was it about to snow again and obscure my navigation even more? Rounded the Scar and slipped over twice, almost turned back. The descent at the turn only possible with the aid of steps and a handrail. White horse obviously not visible. Followed tracks at bottom of the track in Kilburn Forest. Came to fork in path, behind Devils Parlour on map. Followed tracks to right up hill past bench. Returned to fork because track continued upwards. Followed left fork, no track to road except animal tracks including birds' wings in snow. Return to car park to find two large snowballs rolled to back of the car so I couldn't get out. Location Map: - www.streetmap.co.uk Car Park on the A170, at the summit of Sutton Bank Hazards: None Photos: None Walked Again: Number 823 Click Here to Return to 'AA No Through Road' Homepage



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