Shipley Glen is thoroughly saturated after 157mm of rain over the past 28 days with virtually no meaningful dry spells, and today has seen further rain. The sheltered, north-facing woodland setting combined with persistent high humidity and winter temperatures means the gritstone will be deeply wet internally despite any surface appearance — climbing would risk both hold breakage and permanent route damage.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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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
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
- 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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