Whernside Weather Forecast – 737m, Yorkshire Dales

Thursday 3 September 2026Medium confidence

Overall hill weather14/100Poor

Wind30 mph W Gusts42 mph Feels8°C Rain14.9 mm Cloud-free summit35% Cloud base through day700–1,000 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:20–19:56 · 13.6 h

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

Severe spate risk

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Whernside: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Severe spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become unsafe or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 06:00 the following day. Cloud base mostly around 700–1000 m through daylight. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. 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 sunshine2.3 h18% of daylight

Early0 h sunshine

Midday2.3 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

19/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

10/100

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 41.3 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 rain41 mm Open ground · 600 m21 mph · gusts 39 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m39/100 · poor

Wind / gust: 17 / 33 mph
Typical / low: 11.8° / 10.5°C
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: High

600 m39/100 · poor

Wind / gust: 21 / 39 mph
Typical / low: 11.3° / 9.8°C · a brief spell
In cloud: Unlikely
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. 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. Cloud may also make route-finding and retreat harder.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust42 mphRain5.5 mm

Main factorsgusts around 40 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 721 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 343–562 m samples Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 290 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Three Yard Limestone Member Around 471 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 619 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, 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 Middle Limestone Around 451 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead

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

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Whernside Ribblehead290–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks291–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

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 weather28/100Poor

Wind34 mph W Gusts47 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base through day700–1,200 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:21–19:54 · 13.5 h

Forecast confidence: Forecast models differ on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during the main walking period.

Spate watch

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 40% early, improving to around 70% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Whernside: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. 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 09:00. Cloud base around 700–1000 m through the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the afternoon. 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 5 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 32-36 mph, with gusts 44-50 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

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

Modelled sunshine5.2 h40% of daylight

EarlyLess than 1 hour sunshine

Midday1.2 h sunshine

Later2.9 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

22/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

35/100

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 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 45 mph; seek meaningful shelter. Peak gusts increase from about 35 mph at 300 m to 45 mph at 600 m. Around 1.7 mm is forecast, with a damp or wet pack-up 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 rain1.7 mm Open ground · 600 m25 mph · gusts 44 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m73/100 · reasonable

Wind / gust: 21 / 37 mph
Typical / low: 9.7° / 8.9°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m54/100 · mixed

Wind / gust: 25 / 44 mph
Typical / low: 9.4° / 8.9°C · much of the night
In cloud: 56% 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.

The ground is likely to be very wet after recent rain; expect boggy approaches and choose a durable pitch carefully.

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). 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 45 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious. Cloud may also make route-finding and retreat harder.

Rock surfaceDamp or dryingPeak gust45 mphRainPossible · 100%

Main factorsgusts around 45 mphdamp or incompletely dried rock possiblemuch 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 721 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 343–562 m samples Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 290 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Three Yard Limestone Member Around 471 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 619 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, 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 Middle Limestone Around 451 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead

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

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Whernside Ribblehead290–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks291–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

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 weather79/100Good

Wind25 mph W Gusts35 mph Feels3°C Rain2.0 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 Whernside: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. 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 around 2-5 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 24-27 mph, with gusts 33-37 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 sunshine5.9 h46% of daylight

Early0 h sunshine

Midday1.4 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 · 07:00–13:00Mixed

69/100

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

89/100

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. Around 1.1 mm is forecast, with rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. Some condensation is possible toward dawn.

Overnight rain1.1 mm Open ground · 600 m15 mph · gusts 33 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m80/100 · promising

Wind / gust: 13 / 27 mph
Typical / low: 10.8° / 9.4°C · several hours
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m80/100 · promising

Wind / gust: 15 / 33 mph
Typical / low: 10.8° / 9.4°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.

The ground is likely to be very wet after recent rain; expect boggy approaches and choose a durable pitch carefully.

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 gust28 mphRain1.9 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 721 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 343–562 m samples Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 290 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Three Yard Limestone Member Around 471 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 619 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, 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 Middle Limestone Around 451 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead

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

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Whernside Ribblehead290–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks291–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

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 weather68/100Mixed

Wind29 mph S Gusts40 mph Feels7°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit65% Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:25–19:49 · 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 Whernside: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. 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 24-33 mph, with gusts 33-46 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

75/100

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

60/100

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 Sunday 6 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks mixed overall around 600 m (54/100). 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 7.2 mm; pitching is most likely to be affected. 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 rain7.2 mm Open ground · 600 m21 mph · gusts 40 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m59/100 · mixed

Wind / gust: 18 / 33 mph
Typical / low: 11.6° / 9.5°C · several hours
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: High

600 m54/100 · mixed

Wind / gust: 21 / 40 mph
Typical / low: 11.2° / 9.2°C · several hours
In cloud: 69% 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.

The ground is likely to be very wet after recent rain; expect boggy approaches and choose a durable pitch carefully.

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. 50/100Mixed · Mixed View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look mixed (50/100). 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 35 mph; crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceDamp or dryingPeak gust37 mphRainPossible · 20%

Main factorsgusts around 35 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 721 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 343–562 m samples Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 290 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Three Yard Limestone Member Around 471 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 619 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, 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 Middle Limestone Around 451 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead

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

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Whernside Ribblehead290–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks291–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

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 weather44/100Poor

Wind32 mph SW Gusts44 mph Feels5°C Rain1.2 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base through day500–1,500 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:27–19:46 · 13.3 h

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

Spate watch

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

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

A mixed day on Whernside: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (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 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 700–1000 m around midday and 1200–1500 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 southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 11 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. 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 sunshine11.3 h87% of daylight

Early1.9 h sunshine

Midday4 h sunshine

Later3.3 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

40/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

49/100

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. 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 45 mph, making exposed pitches a poor choice. Peak gusts increase from about 40 mph at 300 m to 45 mph at 600 m. A wet night is likely, with roughly 25.3 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 rain25 mm Open ground · 600 m28 mph · gusts 46 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 / 39 mph
Typical / low: 8.4° / 7.2°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: High

600 m39/100 · poor

Wind / gust: 28 / 46 mph
Typical / low: 7.6° / 6.3°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 gust42 mphRain1.1 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 721 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 343–562 m samples Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 290 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Three Yard Limestone Member Around 471 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 619 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, 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 Middle Limestone Around 451 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead

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

BGS record

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Peak Whernside Ribblehead290–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks291–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

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 weather5/100Poor

Wind34 mph W Gusts47 mph Feels-1°C Rain8.3 mm Cloud-free summit40% Cloud base through day400–1,000 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:29–19:44 · 13.2 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 45% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Whernside: summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 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 23:00. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 700-1000 m around midday. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. 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 7 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. 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 28-38 mph, with gusts 40-54 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 sunshine6.8 h52% of daylight

Early1.8 h sunshine

Midday3.2 h sunshine

Later0.8 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

8/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Poor

2/100

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. 56/100Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Tuesday 8 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks mixed overall around 600 m (56/100). 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 2.6 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 rain2.6 mm Open ground · 600 m29 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: 24 / 37 mph
Typical / low: 8.0° / 7.2°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m56/100 · mixed

Wind / gust: 29 / 44 mph
Typical / low: 7.3° / 6.6°C · much of the night
In cloud: 44% 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 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 gust47 mphRain6.7 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 721 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 343–562 m samples Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 290 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Three Yard Limestone Member Around 471 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 619 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, 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 Middle Limestone Around 451 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead

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

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Whernside Ribblehead290–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks291–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

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 weather62/100Mixed

Wind28 mph W Gusts40 mph Feels0°C Rain2.5 mm Cloud-free summit45% Cloud base through day500–1,200 m Freezing levelAbove summit Daylight06:30–19:41 · 13.2 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 19-37 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Around 15% early, improving to around 55% later.

A mixed day on Whernside: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 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 base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 700–1000 m around midday and 900–1200 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. 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 19-37 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 19-37 mph, with gusts 27-53 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

41/100

Afternoon & evening · 13:00–22:00Good

82/100

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 campingBetaAbout 1.1 mm is forecast, with rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. 76/100Good · 600 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Wednesday 9 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks promising overall around 600 m (76/100). It may be breezy on open ground, with gusts near 25 mph. Around 1.1 mm is forecast, with rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. Some condensation is possible toward dawn.

Overnight rain1.1 mm Open ground · 600 m15 mph · gusts 24 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m79/100 · promising

Wind / gust: 13 / 20 mph
Typical / low: 8.4° / 6.5°C · much of the night
In cloud: Unlikely
Condensation: Moderate

600 m76/100 · promising

Wind / gust: 15 / 24 mph
Typical / low: 7.8° / 6.5°C · much of the night
In cloud: 19% 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 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. 18/100Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (18/100). 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 gust38 mphRain2.2 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 721 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 343–562 m samples Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Danny Bridge Limestone Formation Around 290 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Three Yard Limestone Member Around 471 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks

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 Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone Stainmore Formation Around 619 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead, 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 Middle Limestone Around 451 m Seen on Peak Whernside Ribblehead

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

BGS record

See sampled routes

Peak Whernside Ribblehead290–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

Peak Yorkshire Three Peaks291–721 m samplesInterbedded limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone · Limestone · Limestone · Mudstone, siltstone and sandstone · Gritstone

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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Full climbing & scrambling outlook

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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Full climbing & scrambling outlook

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

Full overnight outlook

Elevation reference (open ground)

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

Full overnight outlook

Elevation reference (open ground)

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

6 rock types appear across the available route samples

Full overnight outlook

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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

Full overnight outlook

Elevation reference (open ground)

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6 rock types appear across the available route samples

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