Eryri · climbing crag beta

Dinorwig Slate Quarries climbing conditions.

Sector-by-sector drying, rain and exposed-wind guidance for slate climbing.

Saturday 29 August 2026

Poor.

Conditions look broadly similar between sectors; Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

11/100
Seven-day outlook

Compare Dinorwig Slate Quarries sectors.

The headline stays short. Expand a day to compare recent rain, drying windows, surface state and the wind on the climb with more exposed ground above.

PoorConditions look broadly similar between sectors; Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.11/100
433 m · representative sector

Australia

11/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
5.2 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
8.2 mm
Face wind / gust
8 / 15 mph
Above-crag gust
16 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

308 m · representative sector

Dali's Hole

11/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
5.2 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
8.2 mm
Face wind / gust
8 / 16 mph
Above-crag gust
16 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorConditions look broadly similar between sectors; Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.5/100
433 m · representative sector

Australia

5/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
8.4 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
12.6 mm
Face wind / gust
10 / 20 mph
Above-crag gust
21 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

308 m · representative sector

Dali's Hole

5/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
8.4 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
12.6 mm
Face wind / gust
9 / 18 mph
Above-crag gust
21 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: Wind is somewhat stronger on open ground above the crag, where gusts reach about 20 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorConditions look broadly similar between sectors; Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.10/100
433 m · representative sector

Australia

10/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
19.1 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
7.1 mm
Face wind / gust
6 / 12 mph
Above-crag gust
27 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the northwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 25 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

308 m · representative sector

Dali's Hole

10/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
19.1 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
7.1 mm
Face wind / gust
6 / 12 mph
Above-crag gust
27 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the northwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 25 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorConditions look broadly similar between sectors; Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.11/100
433 m · representative sector

Australia

11/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
7.4 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
10.2 mm
Face wind / gust
7 / 14 mph
Above-crag gust
23 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the southwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 25 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

308 m · representative sector

Dali's Hole

11/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
7.4 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
10.2 mm
Face wind / gust
6 / 13 mph
Above-crag gust
22 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the southwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 20 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorConditions look broadly similar between sectors; Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.24/100
433 m · representative sector

Australia

24/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
10.2 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
3.7 mm
Face wind / gust
5 / 14 mph
Above-crag gust
14 mph
Best drying window
12 p.m.–2 p.m.
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

308 m · representative sector

Dali's Hole

24/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
10.2 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
3.7 mm
Face wind / gust
5 / 11 mph
Above-crag gust
13 mph
Best drying window
12 p.m.–2 p.m.
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorConditions look broadly similar between sectors; Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.3/100
433 m · representative sector

Australia

3/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
10.8 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
20.1 mm
Face wind / gust
10 / 17 mph
Above-crag gust
26 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the southwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 25 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

308 m · representative sector

Dali's Hole

3/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
10.8 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
20.1 mm
Face wind / gust
9 / 15 mph
Above-crag gust
26 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the southwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 25 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorConditions look broadly similar between sectors; Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.16/100
433 m · representative sector

Australia

16/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
27.6 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
1.8 mm
Face wind / gust
5 / 10 mph
Above-crag gust
14 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: Wind is somewhat stronger on open ground above the crag, where gusts reach about 15 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

308 m · representative sector

Dali's Hole

17/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
27.6 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
1.8 mm
Face wind / gust
4 / 9 mph
Above-crag gust
14 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the southwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 15 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

Use it as a starting signal

Slate still needs an on-arrival check.

The forecast combines recent and expected rain with broad drying, humidity, dew and wind signals. The climb and open ground above the crag are treated separately where the mapped face gives useful shelter context.

Reviewed OSM cliff ways and broad face aspects, not route boundaries, exact belay positions or a climbing topo. Forecast-grid weather and representative sector geometry only. Check live access information and touch-test the rock before climbing.

Access: Check current landowner and BMC access information, seasonal restrictions and local notices before travelling.