Crookrise is thoroughly saturated after an exceptionally wet period — 153.6mm over the last 28 days with virtually no meaningful dry spells, and rain again today. Despite its favourable south-facing aspect and wind exposure, the persistent high humidity (93% average over the last week) and near-continuous precipitation mean the gritstone will be deeply wet internally, with no realistic prospect of adequate drying in the immediate future.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
A wild gritstone edge on the moorland above Embsay, north of Skipton. Around 242 boulder problems on quality rock. BMC-owned since 2017 — free access. South-facing aspect means it dries quickly and catches the sun, making it excellent for cooler days and winter sessions. Outstanding moorland setting. 3.5km walk-in from Embsay Reservoir car park.
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 320m
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- S
Site Data
- Name
- Crookrise
- County
- Yorkshire
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- S
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 320m
- Latitude
- 53.9949
- Longitude
- -2.0174
- Condition Notes
- —
- ID
- 3f6f927d-cb50-4f6e-88bc-80da91d8b10c
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