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Crookrise

Gritstone · Exposed exposure · 320m altitude

Do not climb
Do Not Climb
92%
confidence

Crookrise is currently wet from today's intermittent rain and the significant rainfall earlier this week (Aug 17–21: ~28mm cumulative), and a prolonged spell of heavy rain is forecast from tomorrow through at least Aug 31. Conditions are clearly unsuitable for climbing now and will remain so for the foreseeable future.

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

View full analysis Analysis 55d ago

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Climbing Outlook

Today 20 Oct
Do Not Climb 92%
Thu 27 Aug
Do Not Climb 95%
Fri 28 Aug
Do Not Climb 95%
Sat 29 Aug
Do Not Climb 95%
Sun 30 Aug
Do Not Climb 93%
Mon 31 Aug
Do Not Climb 90%

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
Problems
242
Boulder Grades
Font 3 – Font 7c
Access
BMC Owned
Approach
25 min

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
OS Grid Ref
—
Access Type
BMC Owned
Approach Time
25 min
Problem Count
242
Route Count
—
Boulder Grades
Font 3 – Font 7c
Trad Grades
—
Tidal
No
Parking Notes
Embsay Reservoir car park. 3.5km walk-in across moorland.
Condition Notes
—
ID
3f6f927d-cb50-4f6e-88bc-80da91d8b10c

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