Cat and Fiddle road: Peak District route reopens after snowstorms in Derbyshire

The Cat and Fiddle, one of the UK's most dangerous roads, has reopened after recent bad weather left the route closed. The Cat and Fiddle Road, between Macclesfield and Buxton [1], crosses parts of the Peak District and is famous for its wonderful vistas. The A54/A537 is known as the Cat and Fiddle after the pub at its summit.

The road was one of two routes in Derbyshire to remain closed this morning (December 4) following the weekend's snowstorms - with the other being Winnats Pass in Castleton. The closure came as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for a large part of the north and the west of the county on Sunday (December 3). Thousands of people across the county woke up to a blanket of snow [2] in the garden or out on the driveway on Sunday, after heavy flurries throughout the early hours.

POLL: What's the best thing to do in Derbyshire on a rainy day?[3] A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council said: "We've just heard that the A54/A537 Cat and Fiddle road is open. Please take care up there though as looks quite foggy."

Often named the most dangerous road in the UK, the Cat and Fiddle has an abundance of blind bends, often which are unexpected for drivers.Despite fatalities reducing since road safety measures have been implemented, there are still many serious accidents and incidents. Over the winter the sharp bends combined with reduced visibility from the weather, and a slippery, icy road surface, make driving along the Cat and Fiddle even more dangerous. Love the Peak District as much as we do?

References

^ between Macclesfield and Buxton (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
^ blanket of snow (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
^ What's the best thing to do in Derbyshire on a rainy day? (xd.wayin.com)
^ Peak District Live newsletter (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)