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Climbing weather, shaped by the terrain. Compare inland crags, quarries and bouldering venues by rock condition, drying, shade and face wind, from valley venues to mountain cliffs.
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Track your crags and get alerts in the app →Regions describe where a crag is, not its height or exposure. A Peak District quarry and a mountain cliff can need very different forecasts.
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The strongest forecast signal comes first. Equal scores are ordered by the period average, then lower forecast rain and face gusts where available. Scores remain unchanged. Weekend results use each crag’s best available day.
19 crags have a wet sandstone or gritstone warning during this period. Affected days are excluded: wait until the rock is fully dry.
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The Cuttings, PortlandPortland · Sport climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 22 mph on the face. The mapped rock at The Cuttings, Portland is limestone.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePortland limestoneProbably dryRain0.3 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust91PromisingView crag forecast -
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Hound TorDartmoor · Climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteDamp or patchyRain3.1 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind20 mph face gust32 mph above crag72PossibleView crag forecast -
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The DewerstoneDartmoor · Climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteDamp or patchyRain3.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust33 mph above crag70PossibleView crag forecast -
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Sheeps TorDartmoor · Climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteDamp or patchyRain4.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind20 mph face gust30 mph above crag69PossibleView crag forecast -
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Chudleigh RocksSouth Devon · Trad climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneChudleigh limestoneDamp or patchyRain1.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust35 mph above crag69PossibleView crag forecast -
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Avon GorgeBristol · Sport and trad climbing
Rock may still be drying. Check holds for dampness. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 43 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneAvon Gorge limestoneDrying with uncertaintyRain1.5 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust43 mph above crag69PossibleView crag forecast -
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Haytor RocksDartmoor · Climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteDamp or patchyRain2.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust31 mph above crag68PossibleView crag forecast -
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Cheddar Gorge, North SideMendip Hills · Mostly sport, with some tradGorge crags with routes above roads and visitor paths; check the exact buttress, descent and access arrangements.
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneDrying with uncertaintyRain1.3 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind29 mph face gust68PossibleView crag forecast -
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Trevor RocksEglwyseg, Llangollen · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneDrying with uncertainty · best at Main escarpmentRain0.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind32 mph face gust67PossibleView crag forecast -
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Ban-y-GorWye Valley · Sport climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneDamp or patchyRain3.8 mm previous 24 h0.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind26 mph face gust67PossibleView crag forecast -
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Cheesewring QuarryBodmin Moor · Sport and trad climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBodmin Moor graniteDamp or patchyRain3.8 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust37 mph above crag62UncertainView crag forecast -
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Bwlch y Moch, TremadogTremadog, Eryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteDolerite intrusionDrying with uncertaintyRain2.7 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust39 mph above crag52UncertainView crag forecast -
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Wintour's LeapWye Valley · Trad climbing
Rock may be damp in places. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 44 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneDamp or patchyRain3.8 mm previous 24 h0.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind33 mph face gust44 mph above crag51UncertainView crag forecast -
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Chee Dale, Upper DalePeak District · Sport and trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 41 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneWet or seepingRain0.6 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust41 mph above crag46UncertainView crag forecast -
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Water-cum-Jolly, South BankPeak District · Sport and trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 40 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneWet or seepingRain1.0 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust40 mph above crag45UncertainView crag forecast -
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Shorn CliffWye Valley · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 40 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain4.0 mm previous 24 h0.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust40 mph above crag42PoorView crag forecast -
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Horseshoe QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain1.4 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind32 mph face gust42PoorView crag forecast -
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Wyndcliff QuarryWye Valley · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneQuarried Wye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain4.6 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust41PoorView crag forecast -
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Raven TorPeak District · Sport climbing and bouldering
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 40 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.9 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind40 mph face gust41PoorView crag forecast -
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Llangattock EscarpmentBannau Brycheiniog · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain4.4 mm previous 24 h0.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust38 mph above crag40PoorView crag forecast -
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Hen Mountain TorsMourne Mountains · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 40 mph. Slight thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteMourne graniteWet or seepingRain7.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind30 mph face gust40 mph above crag39PoorView crag forecast -
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Dinorwig Slate QuarriesEryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceSlateOrdovician slateWet or seeping · best at AustraliaRain8.3 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind20 mph face gust34 mph above crag39PoorView crag forecast -
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Dinas RockSouth Wales · Bannau Brycheiniog · Sport and trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 35 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain4.3 mm previous 24 h1.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind35 mph face gust36 mph above crag36PoorView crag forecast -
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Masson Lees QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain2.3 mm previous 24 h2.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind30 mph face gust35PoorView crag forecast -
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Dinas MotEryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Low thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at Eastern buttressRain13.2 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust34 mph above crag33PoorView crag forecast -
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Idwal SlabsEryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Low thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteOrdovician volcanic rockWet or seepingRain12.4 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind30 mph face gust31 mph above crag33PoorView crag forecast -
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Malham CoveYorkshire Dales · Mostly sport, with some trad
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main coveRain6.8 mm previous 24 h1.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind26 mph face gust31PoorView crag forecast -
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Kilnsey CragYorkshire Dales · Mostly sport climbing
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Low thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Southern cragRain4.6 mm previous 24 h2.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind29 mph face gust31PoorView crag forecast -
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Polney Crag (Craig a Barns)Dunkeld · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceMica schistCraig a Barns mica schistWet or seepingRain8.3 mm previous 24 h3.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind29 mph face gust38 mph above crag29PoorView crag forecast -
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Crag LoughNorthumberland · Climbing
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 46 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteWhin Sill doleriteWet or seepingRain6.4 mm previous 24 h2.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind34 mph face gust46 mph above crag23PoorView crag forecast -
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Creag an Dubh LochCairngorms · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 46 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain19.6 mm previous 24 h1.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust46 mph above crag21PoorView crag forecast -
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Castleberg CragYorkshire Dales · Sport climbing
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 37 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain7.9 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind37 mph face gust20PoorView crag forecast -
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Clogwyn Du'r ArdduEryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Low thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at West ButtressRain20.2 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind26 mph face gust38 mph above crag19PoorView crag forecast -
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Polldubh, Glen NevisLochaber · ClimbingGlen-side outcrops with approaches and descents that vary by buttress; consult a local climbing guide.
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceMica schistWet or seepingRain18.4 mm previous 24 h4.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust31 mph above crag18PoorView crag forecast -
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Shepherd's CragLake District · Climbing
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 36 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seepingRain17.1 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind36 mph face gust38 mph above crag16PoorView crag forecast -
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Auchinstarry QuarryCentral Scotland · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 41 mph. Low thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteAuchinstarry doleriteWet or seepingRain9.6 mm previous 24 h7.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind29 mph face gust41 mph above crag10PoorView crag forecast -
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Pillar RockLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 47 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain28.0 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust47 mph above crag5PoorView crag forecast -
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Dow CragLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 50 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain25.0 mm previous 24 h0.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust50 mph above crag5PoorView crag forecast -
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Sròn na CìcheCuillin, Skye · Trad climbing
High thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 41 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGabbroCuillin gabbroWet or seepingRain20.9 mm previous 24 h1.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind31 mph face gust41 mph above crag5PoorView crag forecast -
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Dungeon of BuchanGalloway Hills · Trad climbing
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 40 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteGalloway granite cragsWet or seepingRain24.6 mm previous 24 h2.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind32 mph face gust40 mph above crag4PoorView crag forecast -
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Binnein Shuas (Ardverikie Wall)Loch Laggan · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceMicrograniteBinnein Shuas microgranite climbing slabsWet or seepingRain17.0 mm previous 24 h20.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust37 mph above crag2PoorView crag forecast -
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Great NapesLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 41 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 49 mph. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain21.4 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind41 mph face gust49 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Hell's Lum CragCairngorms · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 52 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain18.3 mm previous 24 h3.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind33 mph face gust52 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Stag RocksCairngorms · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 52 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain18.3 mm previous 24 h3.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind33 mph face gust52 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Etive SlabsGlen Etive · Trad climbing
Moderate thunderstorm risk. Avoid exposed climbing if storms develop. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 48 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBeinn Trilleachan granite slabsWet or seepingRain24.2 mm previous 24 h6.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind35 mph face gust48 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Creag Dubh, NewtonmoreMonadhliath · ClimbingRoadside mountain crag with steep, exposed multi-pitch routes; short proximity to the road does not mean an easy climb or descent.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 38 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 52 mph.
Best dayTue 13 OctRock & surfaceMica schistWet or seepingRain8.1 mm previous 24 h7.9 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind38 mph face gust52 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast
Forecast generated 12 October 2026 at 15:30 UTC. Includes Mountain Weather rock and exposure estimates. This is a build time, not a single model-run time.
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Adapted by Mountain Weather.
These rankings compare selected inland crags, not every UK venue. For coastal conditions, the separate sea-crag research preview includes waves, swell, spray signals and tide references where available. It does not calculate safe-access windows or feed these rankings. More venues are planned. Crag drying and sheltered-wind estimates remain unvalidated; summit-station checks do not establish accuracy at a climbing face.
A useful shortlist, not a promise of dry rock.
Each crag starts at 100, then loses points for the available rain, drying, dew, wind, cold, heat and serious-hazard signals for its representative sectors. Wet-rock and thunder signals can also limit the highest possible score. A weekend result is ranked by the strongest available day, then by the average across the weekend, so a good Saturday is not hidden by a poorer Sunday.
Open a crag to compare its sectors and expand Why this score? for the actual deductions. The ranking deliberately stops short of route-level claims: aspect, shade, drainage, seepage and rock condition can change within a few metres. Read the climbing score method.