Pen-y-ghent Weather Forecast – 694m, Yorkshire Dales

Thursday 3 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather18/100Poor

Wind33 mph W Gusts46 mph Feels9°C Rain5.8 mm Cloud-free summit40% Cloud base through day600–900 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:19–19:56 · 13.6 h

Forecast confidence: Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 45%; around 35% early and 35% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Pen-y-ghent: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 600–900 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible around midday. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 2 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 31-36 mph, with gusts 43-50 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

At this mountain

Sunshine and sky

Brighter and duller spells. Expect alternating brighter and duller spells.

Modelled sunshine1.5 h12% of daylight

Early0 h sunshine

Midday1.5 h sunshine

Later0 h sunshine

These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. Local hill cloud can still make an individual summit brighter or duller than the surrounding model grid.

Morning · 07:00–13:00Poor

26/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

11/100

Separate hill-weather grades help compare an early start with later conditions; the main daytime forecast above still covers the core walking day.

Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaGusts near 40 mph make meaningful shelter important. 39/100Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Thursday 3 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks poor overall around 600 m (39/100). Open-ground gusts may reach about 40 mph; seek meaningful shelter. Peak gusts increase from about 35 mph at 300 m to 40 mph at 600 m. A wet night is likely, with roughly 26.2 mm and rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. Condensation risk is high across the modelled levels, so a wet pack-up is possible; ventilation will matter.

Overnight rain26 mm Open ground · 600 m21 mph · gusts 41 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 8°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m39/100 · poor

Wind / gust: 17 / 34 mph
Typical / low: 11.8° / 10.7°C
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: High

600 m39/100 · poor

Wind / gust: 21 / 41 mph
Typical / low: 11.2° / 10.1°C
In cloud: 12% of night
Condensation: High

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 2-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 8°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 & scramblingBetaGusts near 45 mph increase the seriousness of exposed ground. 0/100Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (0/100). Rain during the useful part of the day is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Gritstone (Upper Howgate Edge Grit). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, Limestone and 1 other mapped type, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 45 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious. Cloud may also make route-finding and retreat harder.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust44 mphRain3.8 mm

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

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Mapped variation

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit Around 689 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

Route sample Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone Yoredale Group 462–580 m samples Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Garsdale Limestone Formation Around 287 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded Ingleton Group Around 229 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 406 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 648 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton232–689 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Gritstone · Gritstone · Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Peak Yorkshire Three PeaksAround 229 mSandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is 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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Friday 4 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather30/100Poor

Wind36 mph W Gusts51 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit55% Cloud base through day400–1,000 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:21–19:53 · 13.5 h

Forecast confidence: Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

Cloud-free timing: Around 35% early, improving to around 55% later.

A wild day on Pen-y-ghent: summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph around midday (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 00:00 the following day. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Broken cloud should allow about 6 hours of sunshine in brighter spells. Little or no rain expected. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

At this mountain

Sunshine and sky

Useful bright spells. Broken cloud should allow useful bright spells.

Modelled sunshine5.8 h45% of daylight

Early1 h sunshine

Midday1.5 h sunshine

Later2.1 h sunshine

These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. Local hill cloud can still make an individual summit brighter or duller than the surrounding model grid.

Morning · 07:00–13:00Poor

28/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

33/100

Separate hill-weather grades help compare an early start with later conditions; the main daytime forecast above still covers the core walking day.

Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaGusts near 40 mph make meaningful shelter important. 54/100Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Friday 4 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks mixed overall around 600 m (54/100). A lower pitch near 300 m looks more comfortable; conditions are less suitable by 600 m. Open-ground gusts may reach about 40 mph; seek meaningful shelter. Peak gusts increase from about 35 mph at 300 m to 40 mph at 600 m. Around 2.4 mm is forecast, with rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. From around 600 m upward, pitches may spend part of the night in cloud, bringing persistent damp and poor visibility.

Overnight rain2.4 mm Open ground · 600 m25 mph · gusts 42 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m74/100 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 21 / 35 mph
Typical / low: 9.8° / 8.9°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m54/100 · mixed

Wind / gust: 25 / 42 mph
Typical / low: 9.5° / 8.9°C · much of the night
In cloud: 56% of 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 6°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 & scramblingBetaGusts near 50 mph increase the seriousness of exposed ground. 0/100Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (0/100). Some rock may still be damp or drying; polished slabs and vegetated sections could be notably worse. The mapped summit rock is Gritstone (Upper Howgate Edge Grit). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, Limestone and 1 other mapped type, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 50 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceDamp or dryingPeak gust50 mphRainPossible · 98%

Main factorsgusts around 50 mphdamp or incompletely dried rock possible

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Mapped variation

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit Around 689 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

Route sample Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone Yoredale Group 462–580 m samples Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Garsdale Limestone Formation Around 287 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded Ingleton Group Around 229 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 406 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 648 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton232–689 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Gritstone · Gritstone · Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Peak Yorkshire Three PeaksAround 229 mSandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is 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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Saturday 5 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather80/100Good

Wind23 mph W Gusts33 mph Feels4°C Rain1.6 mm Cloud-free summit55% Cloud base through day500–1,300 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:23–19:51 · 13.5 h

Forecast confidence: Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud.

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 65% later.

A mixed day on Pen-y-ghent: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 1000–1300 m around midday and 800–1100 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 6 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 22-25 mph, with gusts 31-35 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

At this mountain

Sunshine and sky

Brighter and duller spells. Expect alternating brighter and duller spells.

Modelled sunshine5.6 h43% of daylight

Early1 h sunshine

MiddayLess than 1 hour sunshine

Later3.6 h sunshine

These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. Local hill cloud can still make an individual summit brighter or duller than the surrounding model grid.

Morning · 07:00–13:00Good

70/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Excellent

91/100

Separate hill-weather grades help compare an early start with later conditions; the main daytime forecast above still covers the core walking day.

Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaGusts near 35 mph make meaningful shelter important. 80/100Good · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Saturday 5 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks promising overall around 600 m (80/100). Open-ground gusts may reach about 35 mph; seek meaningful shelter. Peak gusts increase from about 25 mph at 300 m to 35 mph at 600 m. A little rain or drizzle may coincide with pitching or packing up. Some condensation is possible toward dawn.

Overnight rain0.8 mm Open ground · 600 m16 mph · gusts 33 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m83/100 · promising

Wind / gust: 13 / 27 mph
Typical / low: 10.8° / 9.3°C · several hours
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m80/100 · promising

Wind / gust: 16 / 33 mph
Typical / low: 10.8° / 9.3°C · several hours
In cloud: 12% of 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 6°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 & scramblingBetaWet rock is likely during the useful part of the day. 45/100Poor · Mixed View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look mixed (45/100). Rain during the useful part of the day is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Gritstone (Upper Howgate Edge Grit). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, Limestone and 1 other mapped type, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust29 mphRain1.5 mm

Main concernwet rock likely

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Mapped variation

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit Around 689 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

Route sample Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone Yoredale Group 462–580 m samples Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Garsdale Limestone Formation Around 287 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded Ingleton Group Around 229 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 406 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 648 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton232–689 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Gritstone · Gritstone · Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Peak Yorkshire Three PeaksAround 229 mSandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is 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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Sunday 6 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather70/100Good

Wind28 mph S Gusts39 mph Feels8°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit65% Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:25–19:48 · 13.4 h

Forecast confidence: Rain could reach the main walking period or hold off until later; forecast models disagree on the timing.

A mixed day on Pen-y-ghent: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1700 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 9 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 20-30 mph, with gusts 29-43 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

At this mountain

Sunshine and sky

Brighter and duller spells. Expect alternating brighter and duller spells.

Modelled sunshine9 h69% of daylight

Early0 h sunshine

Midday4 h sunshine

Later4 h sunshine

These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. Local hill cloud can still make an individual summit brighter or duller than the surrounding model grid.

Morning · 07:00–13:00Good

74/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Mixed

65/100

Separate hill-weather grades help compare an early start with later conditions; the main daytime forecast above still covers the core walking day.

Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaGusts near 35 mph make meaningful shelter important. 54/100Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Sunday 6 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks mixed overall around 600 m (54/100). Open-ground gusts may reach about 35 mph; seek meaningful shelter. Peak gusts increase from about 30 mph at 300 m to 35 mph at 600 m. Around 4.2 mm is forecast, with a damp or wet pitch most likely. From around 600 m upward, pitches may spend part of the night in cloud, with high condensation risk, persistent damp and poor visibility; ventilation will matter.

Overnight rain4.2 mm Open ground · 600 m21 mph · gusts 34 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m64/100 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 17 / 28 mph
Typical / low: 11.8° / 9.4°C · several hours
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: High

600 m54/100 · mixed

Wind / gust: 21 / 34 mph
Typical / low: 11.4° / 9.1°C · several hours
In cloud: 88% of 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 6°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 & scramblingBetaGusts near 40 mph increase the seriousness of exposed ground. 51/100Mixed · Mixed View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look mixed (51/100). Some rock may still be damp or drying; polished slabs and vegetated sections could be notably worse. The mapped summit rock is Gritstone (Upper Howgate Edge Grit). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, Limestone and 1 other mapped type, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 40 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceDamp or dryingPeak gust39 mphRain0.0 mm

Main factorsgusts around 40 mphdamp or incompletely dried rock possible

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Mapped variation

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit Around 689 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

Route sample Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone Yoredale Group 462–580 m samples Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Garsdale Limestone Formation Around 287 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded Ingleton Group Around 229 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 406 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 648 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton232–689 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Gritstone · Gritstone · Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Peak Yorkshire Three PeaksAround 229 mSandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is 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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Monday 7 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather46/100Poor

Wind30 mph SW Gusts42 mph Feels4°C Rain0.9 mm Cloud-free summit55% Cloud base through day500–1,500 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:26–19:46 · 13.3 h

Forecast confidence: Rain could reach the main walking period or hold off until later; forecast models disagree on the timing.

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 65% later.

A mixed day on Pen-y-ghent: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 10 hours of sunshine is indicated, with cloud tending to break and brighter spells becoming more likely later. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 23-34 mph, with gusts 33-47 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

At this mountain

Sunshine and sky

Cloud breaking up. Brighter spells should become more frequent as cloud breaks.

Modelled sunshine9.5 h73% of daylight

Early1.3 h sunshine

Midday2.8 h sunshine

Later3.6 h sunshine

These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. Local hill cloud can still make an individual summit brighter or duller than the surrounding model grid.

Morning · 07:00–13:00Poor

46/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

47/100

Separate hill-weather grades help compare an early start with later conditions; the main daytime forecast above still covers the core walking day.

Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaGusts near 50 mph make meaningful shelter important. 39/100Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Monday 7 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks poor overall around 600 m (39/100). Open-ground gusts may reach about 50 mph, making exposed pitches a poor choice. Peak gusts increase from about 40 mph at 300 m to 50 mph at 600 m. A wet night is likely, with roughly 17.4 mm and rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. From around 600 m upward, pitches may spend part of the night in cloud, with high condensation risk, persistent damp and poor visibility; ventilation will matter.

Overnight rain17 mm Open ground · 600 m28 mph · gusts 50 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m39/100 · poor

Wind / gust: 23 / 42 mph
Typical / low: 8.5° / 7.2°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m39/100 · poor

Wind / gust: 28 / 50 mph
Typical / low: 7.8° / 6.4°C · much of the night
In cloud: 75% of 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 & scramblingBetaGusts near 40 mph increase the seriousness of exposed ground. 0/100Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (0/100). Rain during the useful part of the day is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Gritstone (Upper Howgate Edge Grit). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, Limestone and 1 other mapped type, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 40 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust40 mphRain0.9 mm

Main factorsgusts around 40 mphwet rock likely

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Mapped variation

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit Around 689 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

Route sample Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone Yoredale Group 462–580 m samples Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Garsdale Limestone Formation Around 287 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded Ingleton Group Around 229 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 406 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 648 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton232–689 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Gritstone · Gritstone · Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Peak Yorkshire Three PeaksAround 229 mSandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is 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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Tuesday 8 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather13/100Poor

Wind37 mph W Gusts51 mph Feels-1°C Rain6.5 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base through day400–1,200 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:28–19:43 · 13.2 h

Forecast confidence: Clearer summits are favoured, but some forecast models are much cloudier.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

Cloud-free timing: Around 30% early, improving to around 55% later.

A wild day on Pen-y-ghent: summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 02:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 3 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 29-41 mph, with gusts 41-57 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

At this mountain

Sunshine and sky

Brighter and duller spells. Expect alternating brighter and duller spells.

Modelled sunshine3.2 h24% of daylight

EarlyLess than 1 hour sunshine

Midday2.7 h sunshine

Later0 h sunshine

These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. Local hill cloud can still make an individual summit brighter or duller than the surrounding model grid.

Morning · 07:00–13:00Poor

9/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

17/100

Separate hill-weather grades help compare an early start with later conditions; the main daytime forecast above still covers the core walking day.

Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaGusts near 45 mph make meaningful shelter important. 54/100Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Tuesday 8 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks mixed overall around 600 m (54/100). A lower pitch near 300 m looks more comfortable; conditions are less suitable by 600 m. Open-ground gusts may reach about 45 mph; seek meaningful shelter. Peak gusts increase from about 35 mph at 300 m to 45 mph at 600 m. Around 2.9 mm is forecast, with rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. From around 600 m upward, pitches may spend part of the night in cloud, with high condensation risk, persistent damp and poor visibility; ventilation will matter.

Overnight rain2.9 mm Open ground · 600 m28 mph · gusts 44 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m68/100 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 23 / 37 mph
Typical / low: 7.8° / 7.1°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m54/100 · mixed

Wind / gust: 28 / 44 mph
Typical / low: 7.4° / 6.4°C · much of the night
In cloud: 62% of 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 & scramblingBetaGusts near 50 mph increase the seriousness of exposed ground. 0/100Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (0/100). Rain during the useful part of the day is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Gritstone (Upper Howgate Edge Grit). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, Limestone and 1 other mapped type, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 50 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust51 mphRain5.2 mm

Main factorsgusts around 50 mphwet rock likely

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Mapped variation

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit Around 689 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

Route sample Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone Yoredale Group 462–580 m samples Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Garsdale Limestone Formation Around 287 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded Ingleton Group Around 229 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 406 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 648 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton232–689 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Gritstone · Gritstone · Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Peak Yorkshire Three PeaksAround 229 mSandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is 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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Wednesday 9 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather68/100Mixed

Wind27 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels0°C Rain2.5 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base through day500–1,200 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:30–19:41 · 13.2 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 20-35 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Around 20% early, improving to around 60% later.

A mixed day on Pen-y-ghent: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A generally bright day is indicated, with about 12 hours of sunshine. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 20-35 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 20-35 mph, with gusts 28-48 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

At this mountain

Sunshine and sky

Generally bright. A generally bright day is indicated.

Modelled sunshine12 h92% of daylight

Early2 h sunshine

Midday4 h sunshine

Later4 h sunshine

These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. Local hill cloud can still make an individual summit brighter or duller than the surrounding model grid.

Morning · 07:00–13:00Poor

49/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Excellent

87/100

Separate hill-weather grades help compare an early start with later conditions; the main daytime forecast above still covers the core walking day.

Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaHigh condensation risk develops from around 300 m. 64/100Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Wednesday 9 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks reasonable overall around 600 m (64/100). It may be breezy on open ground, with gusts near 25 mph. Peak gusts increase from about 20 mph at 300 m to 25 mph at 600 m. A little rain or drizzle may coincide with pitching or packing up. Condensation risk is high across the modelled levels, so a wet pack-up is possible; ventilation will matter.

Overnight rain0.9 mm Open ground · 600 m16 mph · gusts 26 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 2°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m64/100 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 13 / 21 mph
Typical / low: 8.4° / 5.1°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: High

600 m64/100 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 16 / 26 mph
Typical / low: 7.2° / 5.1°C · much of the night
In cloud: 19% of 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 & scramblingBetaGusts near 35 mph increase the seriousness of exposed ground. 33/100Poor · Poor View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look poor (33/100). Rain during the useful part of the day is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Gritstone (Upper Howgate Edge Grit). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, Limestone and 1 other mapped type, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 35 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust36 mphRain2.2 mm

Main factorsgusts around 35 mphwet rock likely

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Mapped variation

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Gritstone Upper Howgate Edge Grit Around 689 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

Route sample Interbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone Yoredale Group 462–580 m samples Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Garsdale Limestone Formation Around 287 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded Ingleton Group Around 229 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Limestone Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 406 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Usually positive where it is rough and dry, but polished limestone can become very slippery when wet and seepage may linger.

BGS record

Route sample Gritstone Lower Howgate Edge Grit Around 648 m Seen on Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton

Typically rough and very grippy when dry. Damp gritstone can feel greasy, while seepage, polish and softer or saturated holds still need careful checking.

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Pen Y Ghent Horton232–689 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Gritstone · Gritstone · Sandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Peak Yorkshire Three PeaksAround 229 mSandstone and siltstone, interbedded

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is 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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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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