Almscliff is thoroughly saturated after nearly 138mm of rain over the past 28 days with virtually no meaningful dry spells. Today has received further rain (1.2mm), there are zero consecutive dry days, and despite some recent warmth and wind, the persistent high humidity (88% average) and relentless precipitation make it impossible for the gritstone to have dried internally.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
The jewel of Yorkshire gritstone, a compact hilltop outcrop between Leeds and Harrogate. Around 412 boulder problems (Font 1 to 8b) plus 170 trad routes, packed into two tiers (Low Man and High Man). Premium gritstone offering cracks, walls, slabs, and aretes. Private land — access is a privilege. Exposed hilltop position dries reasonably quickly.
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 270m
- Climbing
- Bouldering Trad
- Aspects
- S W
Site Data
- Name
- Almscliff Crag
- County
- Yorkshire
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering, Trad
- Aspects
- S, W
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 270m
- Latitude
- 53.9365
- Longitude
- -1.5931
- Condition Notes
- —
- ID
- a1607f40-9e4e-4a2f-bb07-cca3f3e4d09c
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