After a prolonged wet winter with 112mm in the last 28 days, the rock has had a modest drying window over the past week with only light, scattered precipitation and improving temperatures. However, the sheltered woodland setting, high ambient humidity, and the deeply saturated state of the sandstone from weeks of heavy rain mean internal moisture almost certainly persists — a visual on-site assessment is essential before climbing.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
How accurate is this verdict?
Climbing Outlook
Site Details
Widely regarded as having the best bouldering in Northumberland. Nestled in dense woodland near Lowick, the trees provide significant wind and rain protection but the sheltered setting slows drying considerably — can feel humid on still days. The steep, pocket-rich Fell Sandstone draws dedicated boulderers from across the UK. Approach only via the designated northern gate track.
Condition Notes
Dense woodland canopy traps humidity and blocks airflow, significantly slowing drying. Can feel damp on still days even after 2-3 dry days elsewhere. Steep pocket-rich rock holds moisture in features. Allow extra drying time compared to exposed venues.
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 130m
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- SW
Site Data
- Name
- Kyloe-in-the-Woods
- County
- Northumberland
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- SW
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 130m
- Latitude
- 55.613
- Longitude
- -1.876
- Condition Notes
- Dense woodland canopy traps humidity and blocks airflow, significantly slowing drying. Can feel damp on still days even after 2-3 dry days elsewhere. Steep pocket-rich rock holds moisture in features. Allow extra drying time compared to exposed venues.
- ID
- ffe6fe05-f9ad-4465-b90b-cc59724c24eb
Community
Local knowledge and data feedback from climbers
Inconsistency Reports
Dense woodland note incorrect as trees have felled following storm Arwen in 2021. Not sure if this is factoring into drying data but if so needs to reflect open crag conditions.