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Brimham Rocks

Gritstone · Exposed exposure · 290m altitude

Likely safe
Likely Safe to Climb
92%
confidence

Brimham Rocks has had an excellent drying window with only trace precipitation (0.1mm) in the last 7 days and 4 consecutive dry days including today's warm, breezy conditions. The rock should be thoroughly dry across all aspects, making today an ideal day to climb.

Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.

View full analysis Analysis 21h ago

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Climbing Outlook

Today 15 Aug
Likely Safe 92%
Sat 15 Aug
Likely Safe 92%
Sun 16 Aug
Likely Safe 90%
Mon 17 Aug
Marginal 65%
Tue 18 Aug
Do Not Climb 88%
Wed 19 Aug
Do Not Climb 85%

Site Details

An extraordinary National Trust landscape of natural gritstone formations — towers, pinnacles, and balanced boulders on open moorland near Pateley Bridge. Over 1000 documented routes and problems across all styles: delicate slabs, steep cracks, offwidths, and everything in between. Huge variety in one venue, good for all abilities. Exposed moorland position can be windy.

Rock Type
Gritstone
Wind Exposure
Exposed
Altitude
290m
Climbing
Bouldering Trad
Aspects
S W N E
Problems
700
Routes
300
Boulder Grades
Font 1 – Font 8a
Trad Grades
Mod – E7
Access
National Trust
Approach
5 min

Site Data

Name
Brimham Rocks
County
Yorkshire
Rock Type
Gritstone
Climbing Types
Bouldering, Trad
Aspects
S, W, N, E
Wind Exposure
Exposed
Altitude
290m
Latitude
54.0748
Longitude
-1.6838
OS Grid Ref
Access Type
National Trust
Approach Time
5 min
Problem Count
700
Route Count
300
Boulder Grades
Font 1 – Font 8a
Trad Grades
Mod – E7
Tidal
No
Parking Notes
National Trust car park (pay and display). Free for NT members. Can be busy at weekends and school holidays.
Condition Notes
ID
2d313534-e60f-4b57-a767-c3acb24f622f

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