Today I parked at the Beacon owning to the track to the mills being iced up before walking to the mills and back twice (I need a decent distance these days, but wanted to not stray away from where folk are as conditions are not wonderful up on the downs).
Whilst not snowing it was ruddy cold up there until I got going,
Near the Beacon the snow was slight and ground got slightly muddy as it warmed up, nearer the mills the snow and ice increased (on the path near the mills there is at least 10 inches of snow, the level is up the banks and you walk on the bank for part of trek.
With all the snow the walk took longer but was enjoyable to see the hills in a differing light, it was also weird to head towards the Beacon to get to the car.
