Punters trapped for the third day in the UK’s highest pub are being told to get ready to leave as they await the arrival of specialised snow ploughs.
Nearly two dozen people were left trapped at the Tan Hill Inn over the weekend after an Arctic blast covering much of the country tipped out several feet worth of snow over Yorkshire. The pub’s visitors, both people staying in a room and those who arrived for a few drinks and music, were unable to leave when the snow became too much for their cars on Saturday.
They have now been trapped at the inn for three days alongside pub staff, with even local tractors struggling to make their way to the area due to the treacherous conditions over the last few days. Now, however, they are being told to get ready to leave ahead of the arrival of a specialist gritter.
Dozens snowed in at Britain’s highest pub after ‘ignoring’ Met Office warning
The snow has trapped 23 people in the pub
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Gary Baker)
One man trapped at the pub said even tractors have struggled to traverse the area
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Gary Baker)
Speaking to the Mirror today, Gary Baker, 58, said he and his wife Louise, 57, arrived at the inn in their camper van on Saturday, January 4. They have spent the following few days mingling with guests at the inn while six “amazing” staff continued to provide for them.
Gary told the Mirror the atmosphere is relaxed, with inn managers holding parties and catered English breakfasts for the people with whom they are trapped – although they have now run out of several important ingredients. While he and his wife have both immensely enjoyed their time at the pub, they are now anticipating being rescued.
Trapped punters are anticipating being freed later today
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Gary Baker)
He said that remaining guests were told this morning that after several failed attempts by tractors to get through the snow, the local council is now sending up a specialist snow plough armed with a gritter that they hope will finally break through some of the stubborn drift.
Garry added he and his wife were told this morning to “get ready” as the specialist plough appears to be their best hope at leaving their cosy prison.