Cross Hills to Colne, An Early Morning Drive Through a Rural Setting.

2 Dashcam videos I have recently uploaded to YouTube featuring a trip along the A6028 from the Level Crossing at Cross Hills, West Yorkshire to the outskirts of Colne, Lancashire. Video 1 is a short real time video which shows the journey through Cross Hills village. Video 2 is a timelapse x4 video of the full journey from the level crossing to Colne passing through Glusburn, Cowling and Laneshawbridge. The dawn was just breaking behind the wagon so whilst the video starts in near darkness the early morning light is breaking through by it's end.

They were filmed on my dashcam on Friday 29th November 2019.

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Wakefield to Brigg: A Waltz Through Yorkshire and Beyond

Ever wondered what a drive from Wakefield to Brigg looks like? I recently had to make this journey for work, and instead of just driving it, I decided to film it. Then, for a bit of fun, I compressed the 70-minute truck journey into a snappy 6 minutes 40 seconds and set it to the delightful "Waltz of the Flowers" by Tchaikovsky. The result? A surprisingly charming little road movie!

Now, let's be honest, with a forward-facing camera, the scenery wasn't exactly breathtaking. Think of it less as a visual feast and more of a time-lapse travelogue. But even so, there are a few landmarks worth pointing out along the way:

• 0:03: We begin at the newly redeveloped Kirkgate A61 roundabout in Wakefield, a glimpse of the city's changing face.
• 0:59: Hit the M62! The open road beckons.
• 1:35: A fleeting view of the mighty Ferrybridge Power Station.
• 3:15: Cruising onto the M18.
• 4:05: The M180 takes us further north.
• 6:08: Almost there! The A18 junction signals our approach to Brigg.

The journey starts by navigating the recently revamped Kirkgate A61 roundabout in Wakefield, then winds past Pinderfields and through Stanley before joining the M62 at junction 30. The M62 section included some roadworks (aren't there always?), but after junction 32, it was smooth sailing through the heart of Yorkshire and into North Lincolnshire, finally arriving in Brigg.

While the scenery might be understated, the combination of the sped-up footage and Tchaikovsky's whimsical score creates a surprisingly engaging experience. It's a fun, quirky way to experience a familiar route and appreciate the sheer scale of the landscape we traverse. Check it out – you might just find yourself humming along!