Thanks Tnistaffl/Snapper, that is exactly the info I was after. I still don't understand why they dont orientate the hold the other way though. Very strange. I also cant find anything in the AIM that states this procedure.
Is there a sector to the south that I can proceed directly outbound from? Or should you always enter the hold and then "step over"
So ATC is anticipating me to do this "step over" procedure when cleared for the appch then?
Cheers all.