Ingleborough Weather Forecast – 724m, Yorkshire Dales

Monday 19 October 2026Confidence: Medium

Overall hill weather42Poor

Summit wind · 08:00-17:0015-35 mph easterly Summit gusts · 08:00-17:0040-50 mph Feels like-2 to 2°C PrecipitationUp to around 2 mm Cloud-free summit estimate20% Cloud base through day600-900 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:44 · Sunset 18:03 · 10.3 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A poor day on the tops of Ingleborough, with the summit in cloud for most of the day and a blustery wind.

Wind

On the summit expect an easterly wind of around 25–35 mph first thing, easing to 10–20 mph by mid-afternoon, with gusts of 40–50 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside it will be more like 5–15 mph. Gusts like that are strong enough to make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges.

Cloud and visibility

Expect the summit to be in cloud for most of the day. The cloud base sits close to summit height, so the top could go in and out of cloud at short notice. In cloud you'll be finding your way without landmarks, so carry navigation you trust and know how to use, with a backup such as a spare battery or a map and compass.

Rain and ground

Drizzle at first, clearing by early afternoon. More rain follows after dark. Some forecast models keep it drier in the morning.

Warmth and kit

On the tops it will be around 4 to 8°C, feeling like -2 to 2°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.

Daylight

Sunset is around 6:05pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.

Forecast confidence

There is some disagreement between forecast models on wind strength. Things could still change through the day, so keep an eye on the sky.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates Less than 1 hour of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.

Early: 0 h
Midday: Less than 1 hour
Later: 0 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 25-35 mph. Gusts around 40-50 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts this strong can make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period. Rain is possible during the morning, but forecast models disagree on whether it will fall.

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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Mixed Winds ease compared with the morning. Summit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period.

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA reasonable night to camp, with a well-chosen pitch: about 5 mm of rain. 62Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Monday 19 October 2026

Full overnight outlook

A reasonable night to camp, with a well-chosen pitch. Gusts reach about 25 mph on open ground, so peg out well and use the guylines. Look for shelter from the southeast. Expect about 5 mm of rain, with rain while you pitch and still falling when you pack up. Up around 600 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. Overnight lows of about 8°C at 600 m. A 3-season bag rated to about 4°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.

Overnight rain4.9 mm Open ground · 600 m15 mph · gusts 25 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc: 63%
Moonrise: Outside this window
Moonset: 00:16 next morning BST

Extensive cloud may limit moonlight. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 19 Oct, 17:00 BST to 20 Oct, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m64 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 13 mph / 20 mph
Typical / low: 8.3°C / 8.0°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: High

600 m62 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 15 mph / 25 mph
Typical / low: 8.3°C / 7.8°C · much of the night
In cloud: 47% of modelled night
Condensation: High

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 4°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaVery poor conditions for exposed scrambling: gusts of 40–50 mph. Poor0 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Gusts of 40–50 mph could throw you off balance on exposed moves and ridges. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly sandstone, a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. On the usual routes up you may also cross limestone, which grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust40-50 mphRain1.0 mm

Main factorsgusts of 40–50 mphwet rock likelymuch of the route may be in cloud

Most common mapped rock around the summit Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Broad rock-response group: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area: Sandstone or gritstone in 59% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Ingleborough Clapham

limestone, slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Yorkshire Three Peaks

limestone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.

Summit-area sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 716 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Limestone with clay-rich rock and sandstone Yoredale Group 414–580 m samples Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 368 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 653 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Mudstone or slate is a soft, fine-grained rock that splits into thin flakes. It has only fair grip even when dry and is slippery when wet. It is often shattered, breaking into loose flakes, scree and poor holds.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone Yoredale Group Around 598 m Seen on Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; BGS summit-area bedrock samples are included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaSome forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-10-19. All times are UK local time.

A noticeable aurora display is unlikely; any glow may be faint or camera-only

A noticeable aurora display is unlikely here. Any glow may be faint or camera-only. Activity peaks around Kp 4.7 (on a 0 to 9 scale). NOAA has a G1 storm watch out for this date, though the timing of the strongest activity can shift.

Activity can change at short notice. Check again on the night.

Stargazing

Poor sky conditions during the best available spell: 20 Oct, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST.

Some forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time.

Moon-free dark sky: 20 Oct, 00:15 BST to 05:50 BST.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
19 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
19 Oct, 21:00 BST to 22:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
19 Oct, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
19 Oct, 23:00 BST to 20 Oct, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
20 Oct, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Some forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time. Forecast models disagree.
20 Oct, 01:00 BST to 02:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.
20 Oct, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.
20 Oct, 03:00 BST to 04:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
20 Oct, 04:00 BST to 05:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
20 Oct, 05:00 BST to 05:50 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Gibbous moon, about 62% illuminated.

Moonset around 20 Oct, 00:15 BST.

Full darkness: 19 Oct, 20:00 BST to 20 Oct, 05:50 BST.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Orionids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Northern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 913 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

Explore the dedicated aurora forecast, meteor shower forecast or dark-sky and astrophotography forecast.

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Tuesday 20 October 2026Confidence: Medium

Overall hill weather25Poor

Summit wind · 08:00-17:0015-25 mph southeasterly Summit gusts · 08:00-17:0025-35 mph Feels like0 to 4°C PrecipitationAround 5-10 mm Cloud-free summit estimate15% Cloud base through day500-800 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:46 · Sunset 18:01 · 10.2 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A poor day on the tops of Ingleborough, with the summit in cloud for most of the day and rain for much of the day.

Wind

On the summit expect a south-easterly wind of 15–25 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 25–35 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside it will be more like 5–15 mph. Gusts like that will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.

Cloud and visibility

Expect the summit to be in cloud for most of the day. The cloud base could be as low as 400–700 m mid-afternoon. In cloud you'll be finding your way without landmarks, so carry navigation you trust and know how to use, with a backup such as a spare battery or a map and compass. Mist or fog is possible in the valleys during the morning, clearing by about 8am.

Rain and ground

Rain for much of the day. Expect 5–10 mm in total. Totals are uncertain and could be higher.

Warmth and kit

On the tops it will be around 4 to 8°C, feeling like 0 to 4°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. A windproof and an extra layer for stops will help. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.

Daylight

Sunset is around 6pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.

Forecast confidence

There is some disagreement between forecast models on wind strength. Some of the detail could still change, so have a last look at the forecast in the morning before you set off.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 0 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early: 0 h
Midday: 0 h
Later: 0 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period. Some forecast models bring rain during the morning, while others keep it mostly dry.

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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor Summit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period.

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA reasonable night to camp, with a well-chosen pitch: about 5 mm of rain. 70Good · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Tuesday 20 October 2026

Full overnight outlook

A reasonable night to camp, with a well-chosen pitch. Light winds on open ground, gusting no more than about 20 mph. Expect about 5 mm of rain, mostly early on, so you'll likely pitch in the rain. Up around 600 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. Overnight lows of about 6°C at 300 m. A 3-season bag rated to about 4°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.

Overnight rain4.8 mm Open ground · 600 m8 mph · gusts 20 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc: 72%
Moonrise: Outside this window
Moonset: 01:35 next morning BST

Cloud at the reference camping height may hide the Moon. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 20 Oct, 17:00 BST to 21 Oct, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m64 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 7 mph / 17 mph
Typical / low: 8.1°C / 6.2°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: High

600 m70 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 8 mph / 20 mph
Typical / low: 7.5°C / 6.7°C · much of the night
In cloud: 47% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 4°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaVery poor conditions for exposed scrambling: gusts of 25–35 mph. Poor0 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Gusts of 25–35 mph could throw you off balance on exposed moves and ridges. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly sandstone, a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. On the usual routes up you may also cross limestone, which grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust25-35 mphRain9.6 mm

Main factorsgusts of 25–35 mphwet rock likelymuch of the route may be in cloud

Most common mapped rock around the summit Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Broad rock-response group: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area: Sandstone or gritstone in 59% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Ingleborough Clapham

limestone, slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Yorkshire Three Peaks

limestone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.

Summit-area sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 716 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Limestone with clay-rich rock and sandstone Yoredale Group 414–580 m samples Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 368 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 653 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Mudstone or slate is a soft, fine-grained rock that splits into thin flakes. It has only fair grip even when dry and is slippery when wet. It is often shattered, breaking into loose flakes, scree and poor holds.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone Yoredale Group Around 598 m Seen on Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; BGS summit-area bedrock samples are included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaMostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-10-20. All times are UK local time.

A noticeable aurora display is unlikely; any glow may be faint or camera-only

A noticeable aurora display is unlikely here. Any glow may be faint or camera-only. Activity peaks around Kp 3.7 (on a 0 to 9 scale). NOAA has a G1 storm watch out for this date, though the timing of the strongest activity can shift.

Activity can change at short notice. Check again on the night.

Stargazing

Poor sky conditions during the best available spell: 21 Oct, 05:00 BST to 05:50 BST.

Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.

Moon-free dark sky: 21 Oct, 01:30 BST to 05:50 BST.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
20 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
20 Oct, 21:00 BST to 22:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
20 Oct, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
20 Oct, 23:00 BST to 21 Oct, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 01:00 BST to 02:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.
21 Oct, 03:00 BST to 04:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.
21 Oct, 04:00 BST to 05:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 05:00 BST to 05:50 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Gibbous moon, about 72% illuminated.

Moonset around 21 Oct, 01:30 BST.

Full darkness: 20 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21 Oct, 05:50 BST.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Orionids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Northern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 913 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

Explore the dedicated aurora forecast, meteor shower forecast or dark-sky and astrophotography forecast.

Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit

For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.

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Help the Mountain Decisions Project understand how forecasts influence hill days, including when plans stay the same. Findings will be shared publicly as summaries, not individual responses.

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Wednesday 21 October 2026Confidence: Medium

Overall hill weather76Good

Summit wind · 08:00-17:000-15 mph westerly Summit gusts · 08:00-17:0015-25 mph Feels like-4 to 0°C PrecipitationAround 2-5 mm Cloud-free summit estimate70% Cloud base through day400-700 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:48 · Sunset 17:59 · 10.2 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A good day on Ingleborough, though expect drizzle arriving in the early afternoon.

Wind

On the summit expect a westerly wind of around 0–10 mph first thing, rising to 10–20 mph by mid-afternoon, with gusts of 15–25 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside the wind will be light, under 10 mph. It gets windier still after dark, with summit gusts of 30–40 mph, so bear that in mind if you will be out late.

Cloud and visibility

The tops start clear, but the cloud comes down onto them in the early afternoon. The cloud base could be as low as 400–700 m in the late afternoon. Visibility may drop briefly in showers. Mist or fog is possible in the valleys early on, clearing by about 8am. The tops should be above it in clearer air. It will look largely cloudy overhead, but that cloud should mostly stay above the tops.

Rain and ground

Drizzle sets in during the early afternoon and becomes heavier through the afternoon. Expect 2–5 mm in total. The timing could shift by a few hours. It will be wet underfoot after recent rain.

Warmth and kit

On the tops it will be around 2 to 6°C, feeling like -4 to 0°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.

Daylight

Sunset is around 6pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.

Forecast confidence

It's still two days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 3.3 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early: 0 h
Midday: 3 h
Later: 0 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Good Summit winds around 0-10 mph. Gusts around 0-10 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is possible during the morning, but forecast models disagree on whether it will fall. Rain is possible during the main walking period, but its timing may shift by several hours.

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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Good More rain is expected. Summit winds around 5-15 mph. Gusts around 15-25 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud becomes more persistent later. Rain is forecast during this period. Rain is possible during the afternoon, but forecast models disagree on whether it will fall. Rain is possible during the main walking period, but its timing may shift by several hours.

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind: gusts of about 30 mph. 54Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Wednesday 21 October 2026

Full overnight outlook

A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind. Gusts reach about 30 mph on open ground, so peg out well and use the guylines. Look for shelter from the northwest. Expect some light rain, mostly early on, so you'll likely pitch in the rain. A cold night, down to about 2°C around 600 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about -2°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.

Overnight rain2.5 mm Open ground · 600 m19 mph · gusts 32 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about -2°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc: 80%
Moonrise: Outside this window
Moonset: 02:54 next morning BST

Views of the Moon may come and go through cloud breaks. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 21 Oct, 17:00 BST to 22 Oct, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m59 · mixed

Wind / gust: 16 mph / 27 mph
Typical / low: 3.1°C / 2.9°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

600 m54 · mixed

Wind / gust: 19 mph / 32 mph
Typical / low: 2.7°C / 1.8°C · much of the night
In cloud: 20% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about -2°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaVery poor conditions for exposed scrambling: wet, slippery rock. Poor11 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly sandstone, a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. On the usual routes up you may also cross limestone, which grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust15-25 mphRain4.5 mm

Main concernwet rock likely

Most common mapped rock around the summit Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Broad rock-response group: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area: Sandstone or gritstone in 59% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Ingleborough Clapham

limestone, slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Yorkshire Three Peaks

limestone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.

Summit-area sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 716 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Limestone with clay-rich rock and sandstone Yoredale Group 414–580 m samples Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 368 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 653 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Mudstone or slate is a soft, fine-grained rock that splits into thin flakes. It has only fair grip even when dry and is slippery when wet. It is often shattered, breaking into loose flakes, scree and poor holds.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone Yoredale Group Around 598 m Seen on Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; BGS summit-area bedrock samples are included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaForecasts disagree about rain or haze, so it could be murkier than this looks. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-10-21. All times are UK local time.

Aurora is unlikely on this night

A noticeable aurora display is unlikely here. Any glow may be faint or camera-only. Activity peaks around Kp 3.3 (on a 0 to 9 scale).

Activity can change at short notice. Check again on the night.

Stargazing

Good sky conditions during the best available spell: 22 Oct, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST.

Forecasts disagree about rain or haze, so it could be murkier than this looks.

Moon-free dark sky: 22 Oct, 02:50 BST to 05:50 BST.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
21 Oct, 19:55 BST to 20:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 21:00 BST to 22:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
21 Oct, 23:00 BST to 22 Oct, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
22 Oct, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
22 Oct, 01:00 BST to 02:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Forecasts disagree about rain or haze, so it could be murkier than this looks. Forecast models disagree.
22 Oct, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST	Good sky conditions Forecasts disagree about rain or haze, so it could be murkier than this looks. Forecast models disagree.
22 Oct, 03:00 BST to 04:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time. Forecast models disagree.
22 Oct, 04:00 BST to 05:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time. Forecast models disagree.
22 Oct, 05:00 BST to 05:50 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time. Forecast models disagree.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Gibbous moon, about 80% illuminated.

Moonset around 22 Oct, 02:50 BST.

Full darkness: 21 Oct, 19:55 BST to 22 Oct, 05:50 BST.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Orionids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Northern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 913 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

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Thursday 22 October 2026Confidence: Medium

Overall hill weather80Good

Summit wind · 08:00-17:005-20 mph westerly Summit gusts · 08:00-17:0020-30 mph Feels like-6 to -2°C PrecipitationUp to around 2 mm Cloud-free summit estimate85% Cloud base through day700-1,000 m Freezing level600-900 m DaylightSunrise 07:50 · Sunset 17:56 · 10.1 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A good day on Ingleborough: light winds and clear tops for most of the day.

Wind

On the summit expect a westerly wind of 5–20 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 20–30 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside the wind will be light, under 10 mph.

Cloud and visibility

The tops should stay mostly clear of cloud. A few forecast models bring the cloud base down to around 500–800 m at times. The cloud base sits close to summit height, so the top could go in and out of cloud at short notice. Patchy mist is possible in sheltered valleys early on. Good spells of sunshine are likely.

Rain and ground

Spells of drizzle, mostly in the early afternoon. The timing could shift by a few hours.

Warmth and kit

On the tops it will be around -2 to 2°C, feeling like -6 to -2°C in the wind. The freezing level is close to summit height. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.

Daylight

Sunset is around 5:55pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.

Forecast confidence

It's still three days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 9.8 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early: 2 h
Midday: 4 h
Later: 1.8 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Good Summit winds around 5-15 mph. Gusts around 10-20 mph are possible on exposed ground. Some forecast models bring rain during the morning, while others keep it mostly dry. Rain is possible during the main walking period, but its timing may shift by several hours.

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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Good Summit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 20-30 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period. Rain is possible during the main walking period, but its timing may shift by several hours.

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA poor night to camp on open ground: gusts of about 35 mph. 39Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Thursday 22 October 2026

Full overnight outlook

A poor night to camp on open ground. Gusts reach about 35 mph on open ground, so peg out well and use the guylines. Look for shelter from the southwest. The wind swings from southwesterly to easterly overnight, so a pitch sheltered at dusk may not be by morning. Dry to pitch, then a little rain by morning, so you'll likely pack up in the wet. Overnight lows of about 4°C at 600 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.

Overnight rain0.3 mm Open ground · 600 m13 mph · gusts 34 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 0°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc: 88%
Moonrise: Outside this window
Moonset: 04:15 next morning BST

Views of the Moon may come and go through cloud breaks. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 22 Oct, 17:00 BST to 23 Oct, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m59 · mixed

Wind / gust: 11 mph / 28 mph
Typical / low: 5.3°C / 4.9°C · a brief spell
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

600 m39 · poor

Wind / gust: 13 mph / 34 mph
Typical / low: 4.6°C / 3.5°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Low

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaVery poor conditions for exposed scrambling: wet, slippery rock. Poor18 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Gusts of 20–30 mph will be noticeable on exposed ridges. The rock around the summit is mostly sandstone, a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. On the usual routes up you may also cross limestone, which grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust20-30 mphRain0.9 mm

Main concernwet rock likely

Most common mapped rock around the summit Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Broad rock-response group: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area: Sandstone or gritstone in 59% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Ingleborough Clapham

limestone, slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Yorkshire Three Peaks

limestone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.

Summit-area sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 716 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Limestone with clay-rich rock and sandstone Yoredale Group 414–580 m samples Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 368 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 653 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Mudstone or slate is a soft, fine-grained rock that splits into thin flakes. It has only fair grip even when dry and is slippery when wet. It is often shattered, breaking into loose flakes, scree and poor holds.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone Yoredale Group Around 598 m Seen on Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; BGS summit-area bedrock samples are included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaSome breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-10-22. All times are UK local time.

Stargazing

Mixed sky conditions during the best available spell: 22 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21:00 BST.

Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.

Moon-free dark sky: 23 Oct, 04:10 BST to 05:55 BST.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
22 Oct, 19:55 BST to 20:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
22 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
22 Oct, 21:00 BST to 22:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
22 Oct, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
22 Oct, 23:00 BST to 23 Oct, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
23 Oct, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
23 Oct, 01:00 BST to 02:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
23 Oct, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
23 Oct, 03:00 BST to 04:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.
23 Oct, 04:00 BST to 05:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.
23 Oct, 05:00 BST to 05:55 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Gibbous moon, about 88% illuminated.

Moonset around 23 Oct, 04:10 BST.

Full darkness: 22 Oct, 19:55 BST to 23 Oct, 05:55 BST.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Orionids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Northern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 913 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

Explore the dedicated aurora forecast, meteor shower forecast or dark-sky and astrophotography forecast.

Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit

For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.

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Friday 23 October 2026Confidence: Medium

Overall hill weather28Poor

Summit wind · 08:00-17:0025-35 mph northerly Summit gusts · 08:00-17:0035-45 mph Feels like-6 to -2°C PrecipitationAround 5-10 mm Cloud-free summit estimate85% Cloud base through day800-1,300 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:52 · Sunset 17:54 · 10.0 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A poor day on the tops of Ingleborough, with rain clearing by mid-afternoon and a blustery wind.

Wind

On the summit expect a northerly wind of 25–35 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 35–45 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside it will be more like 10–20 mph. Gusts like that are strong enough to make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges. If the windier forecast models are right, summit gusts could reach 60–70 mph.

Cloud and visibility

The tops should stay mostly clear of cloud. A few forecast models bring the cloud base down to around 500–800 m at times. The cloud base sits close to summit height, so the top could go in and out of cloud at short notice. Visibility may drop briefly in showers. It will look largely cloudy overhead, but that cloud should mostly stay above the tops.

Rain and ground

Rain at first, clearing by mid-afternoon. Expect 5–10 mm in total. Totals are uncertain and could be higher.

Warmth and kit

On the tops it will be around 0 to 4°C, feeling like -6 to -2°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.

Daylight

Sunset is around 5:55pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.

Forecast confidence

There is some disagreement between forecast models on wind strength. It's still four days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 0 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early: 0 h
Midday: 0 h
Later: 0 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 25-35 mph. Gusts around 35-45 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts this strong can make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period. Rain is forecast during the morning, but models differ considerably on the amount.

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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor Summit winds around 25-35 mph. Gusts around 35-45 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts this strong can make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period.

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA poor night to camp on open ground: gusts of about 35 mph. 39Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Friday 23 October 2026

Full overnight outlook

A poor night to camp on open ground. Gusts reach about 35 mph on open ground, which makes for a noisy, testing night even in a good tent. Look for shelter from the north. The wind swings from northerly to southwesterly overnight, so a pitch sheltered at dusk may not be by morning. Dry to pitch, then a little rain by morning, so you'll likely pack up in the wet. A cold night, down to about 2°C around 600 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.

Overnight rain0.4 mm Open ground · 600 m21 mph · gusts 37 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 0°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc: 94%
Moonrise: Outside this window
Moonset: 05:38 next morning BST

Views of the Moon may come and go through cloud breaks. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 23 Oct, 17:00 BST to 24 Oct, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m59 · mixed

Wind / gust: 17 mph / 31 mph
Typical / low: 3.5°C / 2.4°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Low

600 m39 · poor

Wind / gust: 21 mph / 37 mph
Typical / low: 2.9°C / 2.1°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Low

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaVery poor conditions for exposed scrambling: gusts of 35–45 mph. Poor0 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Gusts of 35–45 mph could throw you off balance on exposed moves and ridges. The rock around the summit is mostly sandstone, a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. On the usual routes up you may also cross limestone, which grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust35-45 mphRain8.4 mm

Main factorsgusts of 35–45 mphwet rock likely

Most common mapped rock around the summit Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Broad rock-response group: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area: Sandstone or gritstone in 59% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Ingleborough Clapham

limestone, slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Yorkshire Three Peaks

limestone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.

Summit-area sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 716 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Limestone with clay-rich rock and sandstone Yoredale Group 414–580 m samples Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 368 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 653 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Mudstone or slate is a soft, fine-grained rock that splits into thin flakes. It has only fair grip even when dry and is slippery when wet. It is often shattered, breaking into loose flakes, scree and poor holds.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone Yoredale Group Around 598 m Seen on Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; BGS summit-area bedrock samples are included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaSome forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-10-23. All times are UK local time.

Aurora outlook

Nothing notable expected.

A broad activity outlook, not a forecast of a visible display. Cloud and activity can change before the night.

Stargazing

Poor sky conditions during the best available spell: 23 Oct, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST.

Some forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time.

Moon-free dark sky: 24 Oct, 05:30 BST to 05:55 BST.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
23 Oct, 19:55 BST to 20:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
23 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
23 Oct, 21:00 BST to 22:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
23 Oct, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Some forecasts show clear spells, others keep it cloudy; check again nearer the time. Forecast models disagree.
23 Oct, 23:00 BST to 24 Oct, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 01:00 BST to 02:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 03:00 BST to 04:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 04:00 BST to 05:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 05:00 BST to 05:55 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Gibbous moon, about 94% illuminated.

Moonset around 24 Oct, 05:30 BST.

Full darkness: 23 Oct, 19:55 BST to 24 Oct, 05:55 BST.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Orionids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Northern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 913 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

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Saturday 24 October 2026Confidence: Unavailable

Overall hill weather31Poor

Summit wind · 08:00-17:0020-35 mph southwesterly Summit gusts · 08:00-17:0035-45 mph Feels like-6 to -2°C PrecipitationAround 10-20 mm Cloud-free summit estimate30% Cloud base through day300-1,100 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:54 · Sunset 17:52 · 10.0 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A poor day on the tops of Ingleborough, with rain for much of the day and a blustery wind.

Wind

On the summit expect a south-westerly wind of 20–35 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 35–45 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside it will be more like 5–15 mph. Gusts like that are strong enough to make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges. If the windier forecast models are right, summit gusts could reach 50–60 mph.

Cloud and visibility

Expect the summit to be in cloud for most of the day. The cloud base could be as low as 300–600 m in the late afternoon. In cloud you'll be finding your way without landmarks, so carry navigation you trust and know how to use, with a backup such as a spare battery or a map and compass. Visibility may drop briefly in showers.

Rain and ground

Rain for much of the day, becoming heavier through the afternoon. Expect 10–20 mm in total. Some forecast models keep it drier in the afternoon.

Warmth and kit

On the tops it will be around 0 to 4°C, feeling like -6 to -2°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.

Daylight

Sunset is around 5:50pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.

Forecast confidence

It's still five days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 2 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.

Early: 0.8 h
Midday: Less than 1 hour
Later: 0 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 20-30 mph. Gusts around 30-40 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts this strong can make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges. Summit cloud becomes more persistent later. Rain is forecast during this period.

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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor More rain is expected. Summit winds around 25-35 mph. Gusts around 35-45 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts this strong can make walking into it hard work, with buffeting on ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period. Some forecast models bring rain during the afternoon, while others keep it mostly dry.

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaNot a night to camp on the open hill: gusts of about 50 mph and around 13 mm of rain. 9Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Saturday 24 October 2026

Full overnight outlook

Not a night to camp on the open hill. Gusts reach about 50 mph on open ground, enough to damage a tent on open ground. Don't count on finding shelter once you're up there. Choose another night or a low, sheltered spot. The wind swings from southwesterly to westerly overnight, so a pitch sheltered at dusk may not be by morning. Expect a wet night, around 13 mm of rain, with rain while you pitch and still falling when you pack up. Up around 600 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. Overnight lows of about 4°C at 600 m. A 3-season bag rated to about 2°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.

Overnight rain12.8 mm Open ground · 600 m27 mph · gusts 52 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 2°C or lower

Moon overnight

Near-full moon

Illuminated disc: 98%
Moonrise: Outside this window
Moonset: 06:05 next morning GMT

Cloud at the reference camping height may hide the Moon. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 24 Oct, 17:00 BST to 25 Oct, 08:00 GMT. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m19 · very poor

Wind / gust: 22 mph / 43 mph
Typical / low: 8.0°C / 5.1°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: High

600 m9 · very poor

Wind / gust: 27 mph / 52 mph
Typical / low: 7.0°C / 4.1°C · a brief spell
In cloud: 62% of modelled night
Condensation: High

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 2°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaVery poor conditions for exposed scrambling: gusts of 35–45 mph. Poor13 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Gusts of 35–45 mph could throw you off balance on exposed moves and ridges. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly sandstone, a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. On the usual routes up you may also cross limestone, which grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust35-45 mphRain11.6 mm

Main factorsgusts of 35–45 mphwet rock likelymuch of the route may be in cloud

Most common mapped rock around the summit Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Broad rock-response group: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area: Sandstone or gritstone in 59% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Ingleborough Clapham

limestone, slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Yorkshire Three Peaks

limestone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.

Summit-area sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 716 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Limestone with clay-rich rock and sandstone Yoredale Group 414–580 m samples Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 368 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 653 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Mudstone or slate is a soft, fine-grained rock that splits into thin flakes. It has only fair grip even when dry and is slippery when wet. It is often shattered, breaking into loose flakes, scree and poor holds.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone Yoredale Group Around 598 m Seen on Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; BGS summit-area bedrock samples are included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaSome breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-10-24. All times are UK local time.

Aurora outlook

Nothing notable expected.

A broad activity outlook, not a forecast of a visible display. Cloud and activity can change before the night.

Stargazing

Poor sky conditions during the best available spell: 25 Oct, 04:00 GMT to 04:55 GMT.

Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.

A bright moon is up all through the dark hours, washing out fainter stars and meteors.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
24 Oct, 19:50 BST to 20:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 20:00 BST to 21:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 21:00 BST to 22:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
24 Oct, 23:00 BST to 25 Oct, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
25 Oct, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.
25 Oct, 01:00 GMT to 02:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 01:00 BST to 01:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 02:00 GMT to 03:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 03:00 GMT to 04:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 04:00 GMT to 04:55 GMT	Poor sky conditions Some breaks in the cloud, so stars at times. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Near-full moon, about 98% illuminated.

Moonset around 25 Oct, 05:55 GMT.

Full darkness: 24 Oct, 19:50 BST to 25 Oct, 04:55 GMT.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Orionids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Northern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 913 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

Explore the dedicated aurora forecast, meteor shower forecast or dark-sky and astrophotography forecast.

Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit

For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.

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Sunday 25 October 2026Confidence: Unavailable

Overall hill weather17Poor

Summit wind · 08:00-17:0040-50 mph westerly Summit gusts · 08:00-17:0055-65 mph Feels like-8 to -4°C PrecipitationAround 10-20 mm Cloud-free summit estimate90% Cloud base through day800-1,100 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 06:56 · Sunset 16:50 · 9.9 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A poor day on the tops of Ingleborough, with very strong, gusty winds and rain for much of the day.

Things to watch

Burns could rise quickly through the day and overnight. Timings are rough. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

Wind

On the summit expect a westerly wind of 40–50 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 55–65 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside it will be more like 15–25 mph. Gusts like that are strong enough to make walking very difficult and tiring, with a risk of being blown off your feet. Avoid exposed ridges and edges. If the windier forecast models are right, summit gusts could reach 75–85 mph.

Cloud and visibility

The tops should stay mostly clear of cloud. A few forecast models bring the cloud base down to around 500–800 m at times. Visibility may drop briefly in showers.

Rain and ground

Rain for much of the day. Expect 10–20 mm in total. It will be wet underfoot after recent rain.

Warmth and kit

On the tops it will be around 0 to 4°C, feeling like -8 to -4°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.

Daylight

Sunset is around 4:50pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.

Forecast confidence

It's still six days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 9.1 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early: 2.7 h
Midday: 4 h
Later: Less than 1 hour

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 40-50 mph. Gusts around 55-65 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts this strong can make walking very difficult and tiring, with a risk of being blown off your feet. Avoid exposed ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period.

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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor Summit winds around 40-50 mph. Gusts around 55-65 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts this strong can make walking very difficult and tiring, with a risk of being blown off your feet. Avoid exposed ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period.

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaNot a night to camp on the open hill: gusts of about 50 mph and about 8 mm of rain. 9Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Sunday 25 October 2026

Full overnight outlook

Not a night to camp on the open hill. Gusts reach about 50 mph on open ground, enough to damage a tent on open ground. Don't count on finding shelter once you're up there. Choose another night or a low, sheltered spot. Expect about 8 mm of rain, with rain while you pitch and still falling when you pack up. Overnight lows of about 3°C at 300 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.

Overnight rain7.6 mm Open ground · 600 m35 mph · gusts 48 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 0°C or lower

Moon overnight

Near-full moon

Illuminated disc: 100%
Moonrise: Outside this window
Moonset: 07:36 next morning GMT

Extensive cloud may limit moonlight. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 25 Oct, 17:00 GMT to 26 Oct, 08:00 GMT. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m19 · very poor

Wind / gust: 29 mph / 40 mph
Typical / low: 3.4°C / 3.2°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

600 m9 · very poor

Wind / gust: 35 mph / 48 mph
Typical / low: 3.3°C / 3.2°C · much of the night
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaVery poor conditions for exposed scrambling: gusts of 55–65 mph. Poor0 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Gusts of 55–65 mph are strong enough to make walking very difficult and tiring, with a risk of being blown off your feet. Avoid exposed ridges and edges. The rock around the summit is mostly sandstone, a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. On the usual routes up you may also cross limestone, which grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust55-65 mphRain13.3 mm

Main factorsgusts of 55–65 mphwet rock likely

Most common mapped rock around the summit Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Broad rock-response group: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area: Sandstone or gritstone in 59% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Ingleborough Clapham

limestone, slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Yorkshire Three Peaks

limestone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.

Summit-area sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 716 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Limestone with clay-rich rock and sandstone Yoredale Group 414–580 m samples Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 368 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Limestone is a pale sedimentary rock. It grips well where it is rough, but polished limestone is glassy and is very slippery when wet. It is generally solid, though cracked and fissured along its edges.

BGS record

Summit-area sample Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 653 m Seen on Peak Ingleborough Clapham

Mudstone or slate is a soft, fine-grained rock that splits into thin flakes. It has only fair grip even when dry and is slippery when wet. It is often shattered, breaking into loose flakes, scree and poor holds.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone Yoredale Group Around 598 m Seen on Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Sandstone is a gritty sedimentary rock. It is rough and grippy when dry and can feel greasy when damp or covered in lichen. It is usually solid in terraced steps, but softer layers crumble and weathered edges can break away.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; BGS summit-area bedrock samples are included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaMostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-10-25. All times are UK local time.

Aurora outlook

Nothing notable expected.

A broad activity outlook, not a forecast of a visible display. Cloud and activity can change before the night.

Stargazing

Poor sky conditions during the best available spell: 26 Oct, 03:00 GMT to 04:00 GMT.

Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars.

A bright moon is up all through the dark hours, washing out fainter stars and meteors.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
25 Oct, 18:50 GMT to 19:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 19:00 GMT to 20:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 20:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 21:00 GMT to 22:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 22:00 GMT to 23:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
25 Oct, 23:00 GMT to 26 Oct, 00:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
26 Oct, 00:00 GMT to 01:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
26 Oct, 01:00 GMT to 02:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
26 Oct, 02:00 GMT to 03:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
26 Oct, 03:00 GMT to 04:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.
26 Oct, 04:00 GMT to 05:00 GMT	Poor sky conditions Mostly cloudy, so little chance of seeing the stars. Rain at times. Hazy, which dims the fainter stars. Moonlight washes out the fainter stars. Limited model coverage.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Near-full moon, about 100% illuminated.

Moonset around 26 Oct, 07:20 GMT.

Full darkness: 25 Oct, 18:50 GMT to 26 Oct, 05:00 GMT.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Orionids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Northern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 913 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

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Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit

For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.

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The day on the hill

Wind

Cloud and visibility

Rain and ground

Warmth and kit

Daylight

Forecast confidence

Full overnight outlook

Moon overnight

Elevation reference (open ground)

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Rock groups along the sampled routes

Ingleborough Clapham

Yorkshire Three Peaks

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

After dark: aurora and stargazing

A noticeable aurora display is unlikely; any glow may be faint or camera-only

Stargazing

Darkness of the surroundings

The day on the hill

Wind

Cloud and visibility

Rain and ground

Warmth and kit

Daylight

Forecast confidence

Full overnight outlook

Moon overnight

Elevation reference (open ground)

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Rock groups along the sampled routes

Ingleborough Clapham

Yorkshire Three Peaks

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

After dark: aurora and stargazing

A noticeable aurora display is unlikely; any glow may be faint or camera-only

Stargazing

Darkness of the surroundings

The day on the hill

Wind

Cloud and visibility

Rain and ground

Warmth and kit

Daylight

Forecast confidence

Full overnight outlook

Moon overnight

Elevation reference (open ground)

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Rock groups along the sampled routes

Ingleborough Clapham

Yorkshire Three Peaks

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Aurora is unlikely on this night

Stargazing

Darkness of the surroundings

The day on the hill

Wind

Cloud and visibility

Rain and ground

Warmth and kit

Daylight

Forecast confidence

Full overnight outlook

Moon overnight

Elevation reference (open ground)

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Rock groups along the sampled routes

Ingleborough Clapham

Yorkshire Three Peaks

5 rock types appear in the mapped samples

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Stargazing

Darkness of the surroundings

The day on the hill

Wind

Cloud and visibility