The rock at Cow and Calf is almost certainly saturated after an extremely wet winter period with 144.5mm of rain in the last 28 days and zero consecutive dry days. Today's 2mm of rain on top of already-soaked gritstone, combined with persistent high humidity, means the rock will be deeply wet internally even if surface patches appear dry.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
A major Yorkshire gritstone venue on Ilkley Moor, most famous for trad climbing but with a well-developed bouldering scene. Around 218 boulder problems plus 75 trad routes. The huge Calf boulder is the centrepiece. Easily accessible with large car park and refreshments nearby. Open moorland with excellent views. Can be busy at weekends.
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 260m
- Climbing
- Bouldering Trad
- Aspects
- S SW
Site Data
- Name
- Ilkley (Cow and Calf)
- County
- Yorkshire
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering, Trad
- Aspects
- S, SW
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 260m
- Latitude
- 53.917
- Longitude
- -1.8027
- Condition Notes
- —
- ID
- 79cc07e3-aeef-4660-a487-1eee1529c212
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