Saturday 31 January 2015

Real snow is like this. Titterstone Clee Hill, Shropshire

Tired of small amounts of snow at home, we set off in search of the real thing.
Titterstone Clee, visible from the Black Country, and recognisable because of the radar "golf balls" on the summit.

There's a road part way to the summit (I wasn't sure about following paths that had been snowed over, so decided to take the "softie" approach) You can just see the golf balls in this picture

The road was pretty icy, but passable by all sorts of cars (not just 4 wheel drive) - though it's best to park in the lower car park if you're not sure. 

Looking back.

Typical. We get to the top and the wide view disappears, owing to this rain/snow cloud heading towards Ludlow.

There are old mine workings up here

 And near the summit, the snow gets really quite thick
 ...with bits of rock and heather peeking through


Yes, deep snow

This bit was up to my knees


The shower was passing over, and the snow-capped hills of Wales became visible again (as we returned to the car!!!)








Walk details: though Clee Hill on the A4117 Ludlow Road, past the quarry, and there's a road signposted Titterstone Clee summit. There are 3 car parks, depending on how brave you are! (or, what car you have) There may well be paths, but you can't see them! Fantastic views, but very, very cold if windy like today. I had leggings, trousers, thermals, jumper, hat, and two coats! So worht it though. An easy place for an adventure.


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