call me over-cautious if you will....
Perhaps we can call you "wise" instead.
This is a dangerous area. Read the AAIB report of another Robinson that did'nt make it home in this area and in similiar conditions.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/group...ty_500215.hcsp
The relevant bit in the conclusion is:-
As they approached deteriorating weather conditions, at a reported height of 600 feet, the R44 was seen to turn to the left and then enter cloud. If the commander had been certain of his position at this time it is unlikely that he would have turned to the left, towards high ground, when a turn to the right would have kept him over low lying, relatively flat terrain.
Sounds rather similiar to what Peter saw.
NB the weather in Yorkshire was good as well. We export all the bad stuff to the Pendleites.