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Compare conditions for Sun 18 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.
14 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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Polldubh, Glen NevisLochaber · ClimbingGlen-side outcrops with approaches and descents that vary by buttress; consult a local climbing guide.
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 4 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Polldubh, Glen Nevis is mica schist.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceMica schistProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind4 mph face gust6 mph above crag100PromisingView crag forecast -
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Polney Crag (Craig a Barns)Dunkeld · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 5 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Polney Crag (Craig a Barns) is mica schist.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceMica schistCraig a Barns mica schistProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind5 mph face gust6 mph above crag100PromisingView crag forecast -
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Hen Mountain TorsMourne Mountains · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 7 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Hen Mountain Tors is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteMourne graniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind7 mph face gust9 mph above crag100PromisingView crag forecast -
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Trevor RocksEglwyseg, Llangollen · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 11 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Main escarpment is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dry · best at Main escarpmentRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind11 mph face gust100PromisingView crag forecast -
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Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBeinn Trilleachan granite slabsProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind4 mph face gust6 mph above crag99PromisingView crag forecast
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Auchinstarry QuarryCentral Scotland · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 9 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Auchinstarry Quarry is dolerite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteAuchinstarry doleriteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind9 mph face gust12 mph above crag99PromisingView crag forecast -
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Dungeon of BuchanGalloway Hills · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 9 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Dungeon of Buchan is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteGalloway granite cragsProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind9 mph face gust12 mph above crag99PromisingView crag forecast -
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Wyndcliff QuarryWye Valley · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 13 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Wyndcliff Quarry is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneQuarried Wye Valley limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind13 mph face gust99PromisingView crag forecast -
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Binnein Shuas (Ardverikie Wall)Loch Laggan · Trad climbing
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceMicrograniteBinnein Shuas microgranite climbing slabsProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind6 mph face gust6 mph above crag98PromisingView 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.
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceMica schistProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind8 mph face gust8 mph above crag98PromisingView crag forecast -
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Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGabbroCuillin gabbroProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind11 mph face gust15 mph above crag98PromisingView crag forecast
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Creag an Dubh LochCairngorms · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind5 mph face gust7 mph above crag97PromisingView crag forecast -
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Bowden DoorsNorthumberland · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 8 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Bowden Doors is sandstone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceSandstoneFell SandstoneProbably dryRain0.3 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind8 mph face gust16 mph above crag97PromisingView 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 mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 6 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Main crag is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.3 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind6 mph face gust10 mph above crag95PromisingView 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 mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 7 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Main crag is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.3 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind7 mph face gust10 mph above crag95PromisingView crag forecast -
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The RoachesPeak District · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 10 mph on the face. The mapped rock at The Roaches is gritstone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind10 mph face gust23 mph above crag94PromisingView crag forecast -
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Bwlch y Moch, TremadogTremadog, Eryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 15 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Bwlch y Moch, Tremadog is dolerite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteDolerite intrusionProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind15 mph face gust20 mph above crag94PromisingView 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 mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 17 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Main crag is volcanic rock.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust21 mph above crag94PromisingView crag forecast -
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Masson Lees QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 19 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Masson Lees Quarry is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust94PromisingView crag forecast -
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Sheeps TorDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 10 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Sheeps Tor is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind10 mph face gust26 mph above crag93PromisingView crag forecast -
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Hound TorDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 11 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Hound Tor is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind11 mph face gust26 mph above crag93PromisingView crag forecast -
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Gardom's EdgePeak District · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 13 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Main edge is gritstone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dry · best at Main edgeRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind13 mph face gust25 mph above crag93PromisingView crag forecast -
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AlmscliffYorkshire Gritstone · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 17 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Almscliff is gritstone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust23 mph above crag93PromisingView crag forecast -
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Ban-y-GorWye Valley · Sport climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 20 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Ban-y-Gor is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind20 mph face gust93PromisingView crag forecast -
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Cheesewring QuarryBodmin Moor · Sport and trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 18 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Cheesewring Quarry is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBodmin Moor graniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust25 mph above crag92PromisingView crag forecast -
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Llangattock EscarpmentBannau Brycheiniog · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 18 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Llangattock Escarpment is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust25 mph above crag92PromisingView crag forecast -
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The DewerstoneDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 13 mph on the face. The mapped rock at The Dewerstone is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind13 mph face gust29 mph above crag91PromisingView crag forecast -
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Cilfrew Edge (Craig Gwladys)South Wales Valleys · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 19 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Main crag is sandstone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceSandstoneSouth Wales Coal Measures sandstoneProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust28 mph above crag91PromisingView crag forecast -
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Haytor RocksDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 19 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Haytor Rocks is granite.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust26 mph above crag90PromisingView crag forecast -
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Chudleigh RocksSouth Devon · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 20 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Chudleigh Rocks is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneChudleigh limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind20 mph face gust27 mph above crag90PromisingView 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 mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 22 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Cheddar Gorge, North Side is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust90PromisingView 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 19 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Avon Gorge is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneAvon Gorge limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust30 mph above crag89PromisingView crag forecast -
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Shorn CliffWye Valley · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 21 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Shorn Cliff is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust29 mph above crag89PromisingView crag forecast -
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Wintour's LeapWye Valley · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 21 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Wintour's Leap is limestone.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust30 mph above crag89PromisingView crag forecast -
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Great NapesLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Rock dries slowly in cold weather. Shaded holds may remain damp or greasy.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupDrying with uncertainty · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind11 mph face gust20 mph above crag81PromisingView crag forecast -
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Pillar RockLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Rock dries slowly in cold weather. Shaded holds may remain damp or greasy.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupDrying with uncertainty · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust20 mph above crag79PossibleView crag forecast -
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The Cuttings, PortlandPortland · Sport climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePortland limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind33 mph face gust74PossibleView crag forecast -
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Raven TorPeak District · Sport climbing and bouldering
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneDamp or patchyRain0.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind9 mph face gust70PossibleView crag forecast -
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Chee Dale, Upper DalePeak District · Sport and trad climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneDamp or patchyRain0.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust22 mph above crag70PossibleView crag forecast -
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Water-cum-Jolly, South BankPeak District · Sport and trad climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneDamp or patchyRain0.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust24 mph above crag70PossibleView crag forecast -
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Horseshoe QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock may still be damp after recent rain, especially in shade or along drainage lines.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneDamp or patchyRain0.9 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust70PossibleView 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.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind10 mph face gust24 mph above crag51UncertainView crag forecast -
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Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteWhin Sill doleriteWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust20 mph above crag47UncertainView crag forecast
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Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteBorrowdale Volcanic GroupWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind8 mph face gust17 mph above crag41PoorView crag forecast
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Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.8 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind8 mph face gust34PoorView 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.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at West ButtressRain0.0 mm previous 24 h1.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust20 mph above crag33PoorView 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 daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at Eastern buttressRain0.0 mm previous 24 h1.1 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind20 mph face gust19 mph above cragWind direction and local terrain can make the face gustier than above the crag. This 1 mph difference is within forecast uncertainty.33PoorView crag forecast -
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Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteOrdovician volcanic rockWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h1.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind8 mph face gust19 mph above crag29PoorView 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.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceSlateOrdovician slateWet or seeping · best at AustraliaRain0.1 mm previous 24 h1.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust18 mph above crag29PoorView crag forecast -
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Malham CoveYorkshire Dales · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main coveRain0.1 mm previous 24 h1.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust29PoorView 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.
Best daySun 18 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Southern cragRain0.1 mm previous 24 h1.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust29PoorView 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.