Several busy Peak District and Derbyshire routes closed as snow hits the county

Derbyshire County Council has confirmed that a number of routes across the area are currently closed due to the inclement weather.

Rushup Edge and Winnatt's Pass, the roads from Castleton to Chapel-en-le-Frith, are now both closed because of snow.

The A6024 Holme Moss was also shut this morning due to difficult conditions along the route.

A council spokesperson said: “Snow is forecast across Derbyshire during the day so more roads, especially on higher routes in the Peak District, could close later. Gritters are out on all the high routes at the moment.

“Please take care if you are out and about in the Peak District this morning, particularly on higher ground.”

An amber weather warning for snow and ice in Derbyshire was issued by the Met Office – with residents warned of potential travel disruption.