Crags

Almscliff has had 9 consecutive dry days with warm temperatures, low humidity, and consistent wind — the rock will be thoroughly dry. This is an excellent window for climbing before rain arrives on the 17th–18th.

Spofforth Pinnacles has had 8 consecutive dry days following only trace rainfall, with warm temperatures and moderate winds — conditions are excellent for climbing today. The freestanding blocks with south/west aspects will have dried thoroughly in these ideal summer conditions.

Brimham Rocks has had an excellent drying window with only trace precipitation (0.1mm) in the last 7 days and 4 consecutive dry days including today's warm, breezy conditions. The rock should be thoroughly dry across all aspects, making today an ideal day to climb.

Caley Crags has had 7 consecutive dry days with warm temperatures and moderate humidity, following only trace amounts of rain — conditions are genuinely dry. The recent hot spell (up to 33°C) with humidity averaging 62% and consistent westerly winds will have thoroughly dried even this NW-facing woodland venue.

Ilkley Cow and Calf has had 4 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation, with the last meaningful rain (4.6mm) falling on August 5th — nine days ago. Combined with warm temperatures up to 32°C, low humidity (53–66%), strong winds, and the south/south-west aspect, the gritstone should be thoroughly dry and in excellent condition today.

Crookrise has had 4 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation (0.3mm on Aug 10), with warm temperatures up to 30°C, low humidity (51–66%), and consistent wind on a south-facing exposed edge — conditions are genuinely dry. Enjoy the climbing today and tomorrow, but rain is forecast from August 17 onwards.

Earl Crag has had 4 consecutive dry days following only a trace 0.4mm over the last week, with warm temperatures peaking at 31°C, low humidity (50–66%), and consistent wind on an exposed, south/west-facing hilltop. Conditions are genuinely dry and excellent for climbing today and tomorrow.

Berryhill has had five consecutive dry days following light rain (4.8mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures reaching up to 28.8°C and moderate winds — well exceeding the minimum drying period for Fell Sandstone. The south aspect and recent warm spell provide high confidence that the rock is thoroughly dry today and tomorrow.

Bowden Doors has had 5 consecutive dry days following 6.5mm of rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures (up to 29°C), moderate-to-good winds, and a favourable SW/W aspect — conditions are well past the 2–3 day drying threshold for this exposed site. The rock should be thoroughly dry today and through the weekend before rain arrives on Monday.

Five consecutive dry days with strong westerly winds have thoroughly dried the non-porous dolerite surface at Crag Lough. Conditions today are good for climbing, with the rock well-aired despite the north-facing aspect.

Dovehole has had 5 consecutive dry days following the last significant rain (5.1mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures peaking at 29°C and moderate winds — the south-facing clearing should be thoroughly dry. The rock has had ample drying time well exceeding the 2-day minimum for light-to-moderate rain, though the sheltered woodland setting warrants a visual check at the base of boulders.

Kyloe Out has had 5 consecutive dry days following 5.3mm of rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures (up to 29.9°C), moderate-to-good winds, and a favourable SW aspect — comfortably exceeding the 2–3 dry day guideline for this exposed crag. Conditions today should be genuinely dry, though the forecast deteriorates from the 17th onward with several days of rain.

Porth Ysgo's non-porous gabbro is effectively dry after an extended period of negligible rainfall — only 0.3mm today and 0.3mm total over the past week. The exposed, SW-facing aspect and strong winds will have cleared any trace moisture rapidly; conditions are excellent for climbing today and tomorrow.

Rothley Crag has had 5 consecutive dry days following only 1.7mm of rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures peaking at 28.9°C and moderate winds — the SE/S-facing Millstone Grit should be thoroughly dry. Conditions today and over the next two days look excellent before rain arrives on August 17th.

Shaftoe Crags has had 5 consecutive dry days following only 1.3mm of light rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures (up to 29.6°C), low humidity, and consistent wind on an exposed south-facing hilltop — conditions are genuinely dry for the vast majority of problems. The next two days look excellent before rain arrives on August 17th.

Shipley Glen has had four consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation (0.2mm in the last week), with warm temperatures peaking at 30–33°C on Aug 12–13 and low humidity around 50–62%. Despite the sheltered, north-facing aspect, the extended dry spell and summer warmth should have thoroughly dried the gritstone.

Callerhues has had 5 consecutive dry days following only light precipitation (1.9mm over the preceding week), with warm temperatures peaking at 27°C and consistent wind on an exposed SW-facing hilltop — conditions are genuinely dry. A deteriorating forecast from August 16th onwards means today and tomorrow offer the best window before the next wet spell arrives.

Great Wanney has had 5 consecutive dry days following only light, scattered precipitation, with the last significant rain (2.1mm) on August 9th. The S/SW aspect, exposed moorland setting, warm temperatures (up to 27.8°C recently), and steady winds have provided excellent drying conditions — the rock should be thoroughly dry today.

Hepburn Crags has had 5 consecutive dry days following moderate rain (4.7mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures (up to 29.9°C) and steady winds on an exposed hilltop — conditions are well beyond the minimum drying threshold. The rock should be thoroughly dry today and tomorrow, though rain is forecast from August 17 onward.

Five consecutive dry days with warm temperatures (up to 29°C) and moderate winds on a SW-facing crag provide excellent drying conditions. The last significant rain was 6.5mm on August 9th, and the rock should be well dried by now.

Five consecutive dry days following 6.1mm of rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures (up to 28.8°C) and moderate winds from favourable directions, have provided adequate drying time even for this sheltered venue. Conditions today should be dry, but rain returns from August 17th so the window is closing.

Five consecutive dry days with good temperatures, moderate wind, and a south/south-west aspect have allowed the slate surfaces at Buckstone How to dry thoroughly. Conditions today are genuinely dry, though humidity is elevated at 87% so shaded ledges may feel slightly damp.

Parisella's Cave is in excellent condition today following 8 consecutive dry days and relatively low recent humidity. Tomorrow and the day after look good with humidity around 70–73%, but conditions will deteriorate significantly from August 18th with heavy rain and high humidity forecast.

Five consecutive dry days with warm temperatures (up to 29°C) and moderate westerly winds have provided good drying conditions since the last significant rain on August 9th (6.5mm). Despite Ravens Crag's slower drying characteristics, these conditions should be sufficient for the rock to have dried through.

Ravensheugh has had 5 consecutive dry days following light rain (2.3mm on Aug 9), with the last significant rainfall (7.4mm) on Aug 4 — now 10 days ago. Despite the NW aspect and 400m altitude, the combination of warm temperatures (up to 28°C recently), moderate-to-strong SW/W winds, and lower humidity (56–77%) over the drying window should have dried the rock adequately.

Five consecutive dry days with warm temperatures (up to 30°C) and moderate-to-good winds have provided excellent drying conditions since the last light rain on 2026-08-09 (1.8mm). Despite the NW aspect, the combination of summer warmth, low-ish humidity, and consistent SW/W winds at this exposed summit should have dried the rock thoroughly.