The A53 Leek Road as it rises from its junction with Grin Low Road (known locally as Landmanlow) up to the Brandside turn and across the side of Axe Edge then down to Flash Bar Stores is adversely affected in bad weather.

There are often large stretches of surface water across and down the road on the climb out of Buxton and this freezes under the snow in winter.   It is not unusual to see cars that have come off the road and disappeared into the fields below.  

The section at the top of the climb near the Brandside turn attracts lots of accidents too.

The part along the side of Axe Edge is badly affected by drifting snow, wind and fog, whilst the drop down to Flash Bar Stores has poor adhesion in winter.

Up to that point, the road falls within the remit of Derbyshire County Council and can often be blocked in winter.  Further south past Flash Bar Stores to Leek is maintained by Staffordshire Council who seem to be able to keep the roads clearer (and repair potholes properly),  Unfortunately there is little communication between the two local authorities so it is not unusual in winter to find the road open from the Leek end but closed from the Derbyshire end.

Many locals report road conditions, incidents etc on www.buxtonweather.co.uk