Crookrise has had 4 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation (0.3mm on Aug 10), with warm temperatures up to 30°C, low humidity (51–66%), and consistent wind on a south-facing exposed edge — conditions are genuinely dry. Enjoy the climbing today and tomorrow, but rain is forecast from August 17 onwards.
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
- 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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