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Spofforth Pinnacles

Gritstone · Partial exposure · 50m altitude

Do not climb
Do Not Climb
92%
confidence

Spofforth Pinnacles received 7mm of rain today (mostly early morning) on top of a prolonged wet spell totalling ~17mm in the last 7 days and ~40mm over the last month. The rock will be thoroughly saturated and conditions are clearly unsuitable for climbing today.

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

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Climbing Outlook

Today 17 Jun
Do Not Climb 92%
Wed 17 Jun
Do Not Climb 70%
Thu 18 Jun
Do Not Climb 75%
Fri 19 Jun
Do Not Climb 80%
Sat 20 Jun
Do Not Climb 80%
Sun 21 Jun
Do Not Climb 85%

Site Details

Gigantic gritstone blocks standing in a meadow near Knaresborough, resembling a miniature Brimham Rocks. Around 44 problems from Font 2+ to V8. An excellent beginner-friendly venue with plenty of easier problems and flat, open landings. The rock can be sandy in places. Very limited parking (space for about 2 cars). A charming, low-key spot — quick to explore in a single session.

Rock Type
Gritstone
Wind Exposure
Partial
Altitude
50m
Climbing
Bouldering
Aspects
S W
Problems
44
Boulder Grades
Font 2+ – V8
Access
Private (Permissive)
Approach
2 min

Site Data

Name
Spofforth Pinnacles
County
Yorkshire
Rock Type
Gritstone
Climbing Types
Bouldering
Aspects
S, W
Wind Exposure
Partial
Altitude
50m
Latitude
53.9704
Longitude
-1.459
OS Grid Ref
Access Type
Private (Permissive)
Approach Time
2 min
Problem Count
44
Route Count
Boulder Grades
Font 2+ – V8
Trad Grades
Tidal
No
Parking Notes
Very limited parking — space for about 2 cars. Please park considerately.
Condition Notes
ID
689d3f0a-ef01-4c7f-acb4-9832822eb1c1

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