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Compare conditions for Tue 20 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.
15 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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Wilton 1South Lancashire · 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 Wilton 1 is gritstone.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind15 mph face gust22 mph above crag95PromisingView crag forecast -
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Castleberg CragYorkshire Dales · Sport climbing
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind11 mph face gust94PromisingView crag forecast -
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteBorrowdale Volcanic GroupProbably 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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The RoachesPeak District · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 14 mph on the face. The mapped rock at The Roaches is gritstone.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust25 mph above crag93PromisingView crag forecast -
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Windgather RocksPeak District · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 14 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Windgather Rocks is gritstone.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGritstoneMillstone GritProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust25 mph above crag93PromisingView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceMica schistProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust22 mph above crag93PromisingView 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 19 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Chudleigh Rocks is limestone.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneChudleigh limestoneProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust27 mph above crag91PromisingView crag forecast -
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Great NapesLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupProbably 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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Sheeps TorDartmoor · Climbing
Rock is likely to be mostly dry. Little or no rain is forecast during climbing hours. Gusts may reach around 16 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Sheeps Tor is granite.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust31 mph above crag90PromisingView 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 17 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Hound Tor is granite.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind17 mph face gust29 mph above crag90PromisingView 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 20 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Cheesewring Quarry is granite.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBodmin Moor graniteProbably 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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Binnein Shuas (Ardverikie Wall)Loch Laggan · Trad climbing
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceMicrograniteBinnein Shuas microgranite climbing slabsProbably dryRain0.5 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust25 mph above crag90PromisingView crag forecast -
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Dow CragLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind23 mph face gust26 mph above crag90PromisingView 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 18 mph on the face. The mapped rock at The Dewerstone is granite.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust32 mph above crag89PromisingView 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 22 mph on the face. The mapped rock at Haytor Rocks is granite.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteDartmoor GraniteProbably dryRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust29 mph above crag89PromisingView crag forecast -
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Pillar RockLake District · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceVolcanic rockBorrowdale Volcanic GroupProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind24 mph face gust28 mph above crag89PromisingView crag forecast -
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Kilnsey CragYorkshire Dales · Mostly sport climbing
Conditions look broadly similar between sectors. Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dry · best at Southern cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust89PromisingView crag forecast -
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Malham CoveYorkshire Dales · Mostly sport, with some trad
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy. A little rain is forecast, so dry holds are not assured throughout the day.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneProbably dry · best at Main coveRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust87PromisingView crag forecast -
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceSandstoneSaltwick Formation sandstoneDrying with uncertaintyRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind12 mph face gust26 mph above crag85PromisingView crag forecast
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Hell's Lum CragCairngorms · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 45 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust45 mph above crag72PossibleView crag forecast -
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Stag RocksCairngorms · ClimbingMountain crag: allow for the approach and descent, not just time climbing.
Above the crag, exposed ground may see gusts near 45 mph. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteProbably dry · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind34 mph face gust45 mph above crag69PossibleView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceMica schistWet or seepingRain2.9 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind25 mph face gust34 mph above crag50UncertainView crag forecast -
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The Cuttings, PortlandPortland · Sport climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePortland limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind31 mph face gust46UncertainView crag forecast -
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Etive SlabsGlen Etive · Trad climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteBeinn Trilleachan granite slabsWet or seepingRain5.6 mm previous 24 h0.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust39 mph above crag44PoorView crag forecast -
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Masson Lees QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind12 mph face gust41PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteGalloway granite cragsWet or seepingRain1.2 mm previous 24 h0.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind24 mph face gust36 mph above crag41PoorView crag forecast
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Raven TorPeak District · Sport climbing and bouldering
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind12 mph face gust41PoorView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust22 mph above crag41PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteWhin Sill doleriteWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust30 mph above crag41PoorView crag forecast
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteAuchinstarry doleriteWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust29 mph above crag41PoorView crag forecast
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceMica schistCraig a Barns mica schistWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust28 mph above crag41PoorView 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. Wind may make exposed climbing uncomfortable.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteCairngorm GraniteWet or seeping · best at Main cragRain0.0 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind28 mph face gust32 mph above crag41PoorView crag forecast -
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Sròn na CìcheCuillin, Skye · 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 20 OctRock & surfaceGabbroCuillin gabbroWet or seepingRain6.1 mm previous 24 h0.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind27 mph face gust40 mph above crag40PoorView crag forecast -
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Trevor RocksEglwyseg, Llangollen · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seeping · best at Main escarpmentRain0.0 mm previous 24 h2.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind13 mph face gust35PoorView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h1.3 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind19 mph face gust32PoorView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h1.7 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind9 mph face gust18 mph above crag31PoorView 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.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestonePeak limestoneWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h1.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust22 mph above crag29PoorView crag forecast -
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Horseshoe QuarryPeak District · Mostly sport climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h1.0 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust29PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneAvon Gorge limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h3.9 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind15 mph face gust23 mph above crag26PoorView crag forecast
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceGraniteMourne graniteWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h4.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust24 mph above crag26PoorView crag forecast
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Wyndcliff QuarryWye Valley · Mostly sport, with some trad
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneQuarried Wye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h5.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind12 mph face gust24PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h5.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind14 mph face gust24PoorView crag forecast
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h5.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind15 mph face gust20 mph above crag24PoorView crag forecast
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneWye Valley limestoneWet or seepingRain0.0 mm previous 24 h5.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind15 mph face gust21 mph above crag23PoorView crag forecast
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceLimestoneCarboniferous limestoneWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h4.5 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind12 mph face gust17 mph above crag22PoorView crag forecast
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Bwlch y Moch, TremadogTremadog, Eryri · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Climbing
Rock is likely to be wet or affected by seepage.
Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceDoleriteDolerite intrusionWet or seepingRain0.1 mm previous 24 h8.4 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind16 mph face gust21 mph above crag16PoorView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at West ButtressRain0.3 mm previous 24 h9.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind21 mph face gust23 mph above crag14PoorView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteRhyolitic volcanic rockWet or seeping · best at Eastern buttressRain0.3 mm previous 24 h9.2 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind22 mph face gust21 mph above cragWind direction and local terrain can make the face gustier than above the crag. This 1 mph difference is within forecast uncertainty.13PoorView crag forecast -
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Best dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceRhyoliteOrdovician volcanic rockWet or seepingRain0.4 mm previous 24 h9.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind11 mph face gust21 mph above crag13PoorView 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 dayTue 20 OctRock & surfaceSlateOrdovician slateWet or seeping · best at AustraliaRain0.4 mm previous 24 h9.6 mm · 08:00–18:00 localWind18 mph face gust21 mph above crag13PoorView crag forecast
Forecast generated 14 October 2026 at 05:30 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.