After an exceptionally wet period (152mm in 28 days including 52mm on Feb 11-12), Bowden Doors has had roughly 10 days of near-dry weather with only trace precipitation, improving temperatures, and good wind exposure. Surface rock is likely dry on the exposed lower boulders, but deep internal moisture from the prolonged winter saturation may persist — an on-site assessment is essential before committing to climb.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
The premier Northumberland sandstone crag, 2.6 miles west of Belford. A long WSW-facing escarpment with over 130 boulder problems and 97 trad/sport routes. Exposed hilltop position dries relatively quickly, but the porous Fell Sandstone still needs 2-3 dry days after heavy rain. Seasonal bird restriction June 1 - July 30.
Condition Notes
Porous Fell Sandstone requires 2-3 dry days after heavy rain. Exposed hilltop position aids drying but upper tier seepage can persist longer than lower boulders. Bird nesting restriction June 1 - July 30 may limit access.
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 170m
- Climbing
- Trad Bouldering
- Aspects
- SW W
Site Data
- Name
- Bowden Doors
- County
- Northumberland
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Climbing Types
- Trad, Bouldering
- Aspects
- SW, W
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 170m
- Latitude
- 55.588
- Longitude
- -1.89
- Condition Notes
- Porous Fell Sandstone requires 2-3 dry days after heavy rain. Exposed hilltop position aids drying but upper tier seepage can persist longer than lower boulders. Bird nesting restriction June 1 - July 30 may limit access.
- ID
- 270db4ec-f119-425d-b7a0-c30b4e30c413
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