I had an urgent need to get to Corby and have just got back at 17:00.

My route, Wing Preston Uppingham Caldicott Corby.

Preston road out of Wing is quite passable except for the drifting just before the barn conversion. There the road is single file for about 20 meters.

Main road to Uppingham was black tarmac but there are some hefty drifts on the left between Preston and the A47 roundabout. A plough has been through but if it blocks that is where it will be.

On the high ground half way to Caldicot there are again some drifts of magnificent size. A plough has been through but there is some slush on the road in places. This could well freeze tonight. Caldicott to Corby again black tarmac.

There was a strong wind and light snowfall as I returned. Roads were OK but things could well change later tonight.

Again, I would not recommend day tripping in these conditions.

Paul,

At 11:00 today, having finished the aerobics at the hall I did a trip round the route Wing, Preston, Manton and back via Manton hill.

The hill out of Wing by the Camp site is tricky but quite passable, some slush on the downhill side. Uphill black tarmac.

The Preston road is OK bar from about twenty metres just before the barn conversion where drifting has reduced it to single track.

Preston to Manton on the main road is black Tarmac, as is the turn in to Manton.

Turning off down the road to the station is passable with a vehicle with high ground clearance. A Range Rover, possibly Sally’s went carefully through and there was daylight below the chassis. I got through with my Vauxhall Insignia and felt it riding up on the central part of the snow drift remains. The road is mostly single track.

At no time was I stuck or in trouble but if you don’t need to use the road don’t bother.

A little academic now but the roadway up to the Hall car park has been cleared and is black tarmac. The footpaths all round the hall and as far as the Church entrance are clear and gritted. The car park itself which is horizontal is still covered with snow but although messy underneath is no problem to drive on with just a modicum of Cocum.

Paul.

The snow in Wing is now somewhat thicker but today, Thursday, it was possible to get out of the village with care towards Preston. Early afternoon I came back to Wing from Preston and with the increased wind the road was getting drifts across, reducing it in places to single track working.

I am trying to get the road up to the Hall car park clear for a Funeral tomorrow Friday. It is clear now but I won’t know what things are like till the morning. The wind has dropped as I right this. I will try to get an up to date on line tomorrow but my priority is snow clearing.

Paul.

As of midday Wednesday 28 February, the side roads in wing are very difficult. I was able to get to Uppingham via Preston but I found it difficult with a normal 2WD car. I would not advise using that route unless you are experienced in snow and have a 4×4.

I have not bothered to clear the drive up to the hall. It is still snowing in Wing as this is written.

Paul Brewer