The rock at Shipley Glen is likely still holding internal moisture from the recent wet spell (11.1mm on Aug 20, plus smaller amounts on the 16th–19th and 21st), and today's rain (1.7mm forecast) resets any drying progress. With heavy rain forecast for the next four days (43+ mm), conditions will remain unsuitable for the foreseeable future.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Climbing Outlook
Site Details
One of Yorkshire's best pure bouldering sites, set in a wooded glen near Baildon. Around 386 problems specialising in old-school highballs on small crimps and edges. Everything tends to feel hard for the grade due to the technical, crimpy style. The sheltered woodland setting means it can stay damp longer after rain but is pleasant in summer heat.
Condition Notes
Sheltered woodland setting traps moisture — can stay damp longer after rain than exposed moorland gritstone venues. North/NW aspect receives minimal direct sun. Pleasant in summer heat but allow extra drying time in cooler months.
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 180m
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- N NW
- Problems
- 386
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7c
- Access
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach
- 10 min
Site Data
- Name
- Shipley Glen
- County
- Yorkshire
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- N, NW
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 180m
- Latitude
- 53.852
- Longitude
- -1.8055
- OS Grid Ref
- —
- Access Type
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach Time
- 10 min
- Problem Count
- 386
- Route Count
- —
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7c
- Trad Grades
- —
- Tidal
- No
- Parking Notes
- Car park near Shipley Glen, Baildon. Short walk into the glen.
- Condition Notes
- Sheltered woodland setting traps moisture — can stay damp longer after rain than exposed moorland gritstone venues. North/NW aspect receives minimal direct sun. Pleasant in summer heat but allow extra drying time in cooler months.
- ID
- 20ca0b15-cfd8-4d2b-8d0a-1ae1bd512c19
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