Light rain fell on April 11 (2.1mm) and April 12 (1.6mm, with the last 0.3mm at 18:00 yesterday), so the rock has had less than 24 hours of drying. However, the S/W aspect, moderate winds, and reasonable temperatures today give the freestanding blocks a fighting chance of being dry on sun-exposed faces — but this needs on-site verification before climbing.
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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