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Gritters blocked in by '200 cars' in Peak District

Derbyshire County Council Rows of cars on both sides of a road high up in a snowy Peak DistrictDerbyshire County Council
Gritting cannot take place, said Derbyshire County Council

"Around 200 cars" parked up along part of the Peak District have prevented gritting taking place.

Derbyshire County Council said on Saturday morning crews could not get through due to double parking on Rushup Edge and Man Nick, near Edale.

The highways authority asked drivers "not to add to the problems on these roads".

A statement said: "We realise that people want to enjoy the Peak District but this level of parking is making the gritters' job very difficult."

Derbyshire County Council Cars everywhere on a snowy rural roadDerbyshire County Council
People are asked not to make problems worse if visiting

Freezing temperatures coupled with snowfall have led to disruption on the roads around north Derbyshire all week.

Roads currently shut in Derbyshire include Goyts Lane near Buxton, Rylah Hill in Palterton, Back Lane in Youlgrave and Curbar Lane, Curbar.

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