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Compare conditions for Thu 15 Oct.
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.
10 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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Horseshoe QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind24 mph face gust86PromisingView crag forecast -
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Avon GorgeBristol · Sport and trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 24 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Avon Gorge is limestone.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneAvon Gorge limestoneProbably dryRain0.1 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind24 mph face gust38 mph above crag84PromisingView crag forecast -
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Water-cum-Jolly, South BankPeak District · Sport and trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust33 mph above crag83PromisingView crag forecast -
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Masson Lees QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust82PromisingView crag forecast -
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Millstone EdgePeak District · Climbing
Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 42 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust42 mph above crag79PossibleView crag forecast -
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Gardom's EdgePeak District · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dry · best at Main edgeRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind30 mph face gust36 mph above crag76PossibleView crag forecast -
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Burbage EdgePeak District · Climbing
Conditions look better at Burbage South. At Burbage North: Gusts near 35 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dry · best at Burbage SouthRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust35 mph above crag75Varies by sectorView crag forecast -
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Stanage EdgePeak District · Climbing
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneChatsworth GritProbably dry · best at Stanage EndRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind30 mph face gust35 mph above crag75PossibleView crag forecast -
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Froggatt EdgePeak District · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dry · best at Main edgeRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind31 mph face gust34 mph above crag74PossibleView crag forecast -
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Curbar EdgePeak District · Climbing
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dry · best at Northern edgeRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind31 mph face gust34 mph above crag73PossibleView crag forecast -
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Rivelin EdgePeak District · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneRivelin gritstone outcropProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind33 mph face gust34 mph above crag70PossibleView crag forecast -
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Bamford EdgePeak District · Climbing
Conditions look better at Northern edge. At Southern edge: Gusts near 39 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dry · best at Northern edgeRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind34 mph face gust37 mph above crag70PossibleView crag forecast -
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AlmscliffYorkshire Gritstone · Climbing
Gusts near 35 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 47 mph.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind35 mph face gust47 mph above crag70PossibleView 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.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust34 mph above crag51UncertainView crag forecast -
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Raven TorPeak District · Sport climbing and bouldering
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind30 mph face gust51UncertainView crag forecast -
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind24 mph face gust47UncertainView crag forecast
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind25 mph face gust34 mph above crag47UncertainView crag forecast
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind26 mph face gust36 mph above crag47UncertainView 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 dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneQuarried Wye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind32 mph face gust47UncertainView crag forecast -
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePortland limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust46UncertainView crag forecast
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteWet or seepingRain0.5 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust31 mph above crag44PoorView crag forecast
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Hound TorDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteWet or seepingRain0.7 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust31 mph above crag44PoorView crag forecast -
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Cheesewring QuarryBodmin Moor · Sport and trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBodmin Moor graniteWet or seepingRain3.8 mm previous 24 h0.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust34 mph above crag42PoorView 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.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.3 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust38 mph above crag41PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceMica schistCraig a Barns mica schistWet or seepingRain8.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust21 mph above crag40PoorView crag forecast
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneChudleigh limestoneWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h0.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind24 mph face gust32 mph above crag40PoorView 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.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceMica schistWet or seepingRain8.1 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust23 mph above crag39PoorView 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.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind25 mph face gust39PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteAuchinstarry doleriteWet or seepingRain6.9 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust23 mph above crag38PoorView crag forecast
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Trevor RocksEglwyseg, Llangollen · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main escarpmentRain0.0 mm previous 24 h3.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind33 mph face gust38PoorView 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. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain13.2 mm previous 24 h0.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust37 mph above crag31PoorView 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. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain13.2 mm previous 24 h0.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust37 mph above crag31PoorView crag forecast -
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The DewerstoneDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteWet or seepingRain1.3 mm previous 24 h2.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust29 mph above crag31PoorView 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.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain14.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust24 mph above crag30PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteMourne graniteWet or seepingRain6.9 mm previous 24 h2.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind15 mph face gust22 mph above crag30PoorView crag forecast
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Sheeps TorDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteWet or seepingRain1.6 mm previous 24 h2.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind26 mph face gust30 mph above crag28PoorView crag forecast -
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Sròn na CìcheCuillin, Skye · Trad 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 dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGabbroCuillin gabbroWet or seepingRain16.8 mm previous 24 h1.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust28 mph above crag27PoorView 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. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.8 mm previous 24 h3.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind29 mph face gust30 mph above crag24PoorView 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 dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceMicrograniteBinnein Shuas microgranite climbing slabsWet or seepingRain23.1 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust23 mph above crag23PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteGalloway granite cragsWet or seepingRain17.9 mm previous 24 h2.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind20 mph face gust25 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.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceMica schistWet or seepingRain28.3 mm previous 24 h0.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust19 mph above crag18PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBeinn Trilleachan granite slabsWet or seepingRain26.4 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust23 mph above crag18PoorView 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. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Southern cragRain0.1 mm previous 24 h12.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust13PoorView crag forecast -
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Malham CoveYorkshire Dales · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main coveRain0.2 mm previous 24 h12.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust13PoorView crag forecast -
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Crag LoughNorthumberland · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 47 mph.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteWhin Sill doleriteWet or seepingRain3.2 mm previous 24 h11.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust47 mph above crag11PoorView crag forecast -
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Castleberg CragYorkshire Dales · Sport climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h12.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind32 mph face gust9PoorView 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.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at Main cliffRain1.2 mm previous 24 h23.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust36 mph above crag2PoorView crag forecast -
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Dinorwig Slate QuarriesEryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 37 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 44 mph.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceSlateOrdovician slateWet or seeping · best at AustraliaRain0.6 mm previous 24 h16.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind37 mph face gust44 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Idwal SlabsEryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 36 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 45 mph.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteOrdovician volcanic rockWet or seepingRain0.9 mm previous 24 h17.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind36 mph face gust45 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Shepherd's CragLake District · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 40 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seepingRain24.2 mm previous 24 h18.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind40 mph face gust43 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Dow CragLake District · 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 57 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain10.0 mm previous 24 h19.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind33 mph face gust57 mph above crag0PoorView 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. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 47 mph.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at West ButtressRain1.6 mm previous 24 h25.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind24 mph face gust47 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Pillar RockLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 36 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 57 mph.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain43.6 mm previous 24 h27.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind36 mph face gust57 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Bwlch y Moch, TremadogTremadog, Eryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 44 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteDolerite intrusionWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h27.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind34 mph face gust44 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast -
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Great NapesLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Gusts near 49 mph may affect balance on exposed climbs. Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 58 mph.
Best dayThu 15 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain36.1 mm previous 24 h28.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind49 mph face gust58 mph above crag0PoorView crag forecast
Forecast generated 13 October 2026 at 07:44 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.