Spofforth Pinnacles has had 6 consecutive dry days following the heavy 13.5mm rain on August 20th, with warm temperatures and moderate winds aiding drying on these south/west-facing freestanding blocks. Conditions today should be good for climbing, particularly during the drier afternoon window, but rain is forecast from tomorrow onwards so this is the last reliable dry day for a while.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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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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