Crags

Callerhues is thoroughly saturated after a prolonged wet spell — 70mm over the last 28 days with almost continuous rain over the past two weeks, including heavy falls on June 2–4 (35mm in three days) and repeated showers since. Today has added further rain and the forecast offers no meaningful dry window for the next five days. The rock will be deeply wet internally despite any brief surface drying.

Crookrise is thoroughly saturated after a prolonged wet spell — nearly 87mm over the last 28 days with repeated heavy rain events, including 10.3mm today. The forecast shows continued rain every day through at least June 21st, meaning no meaningful drying window exists for the coming week.

Earl Crag is thoroughly saturated after an exceptionally wet fortnight (82mm in 28 days, 29mm in the last 7 days alone) capped by 11.3mm of rain today. With no meaningful dry window in sight over the next five days and persistent high humidity, the gritstone will remain dangerously wet internally — climbing now or in the near future risks permanent hold damage and route degradation.

The rock is thoroughly saturated after a prolonged wet spell — 29mm in the last 7 days alone, with today adding a further 12.2mm of heavy rain. There has been no meaningful drying window; the gritstone will be deeply wet internally and climbing today or in the near future risks permanent damage to holds and routes.

Queens Crag is thoroughly saturated after a prolonged wet spell totalling nearly 85mm over the last 28 days, with significant rain as recently as June 11 (9.2mm) and continued light precipitation through today. The NW aspect, high altitude, high humidity (85% average), and lack of any meaningful dry window mean the fine-grained Fell Sandstone will be holding substantial internal moisture — climbing now risks permanent hold damage and route degradation.

Shipley Glen is thoroughly saturated after a prolonged wet spell totalling over 50mm in the last four weeks, with 4.8mm falling today and no meaningful drying window. The sheltered, north-facing woodland setting will retain this moisture for days, and the forecast offers no sustained dry period to allow adequate drying.

Almscliff is currently soaked after a prolonged wet period — over 55mm in the last 28 days with repeated rain events, culminating in 7.1mm today including heavy pre-dawn showers. Despite the exposed hilltop position and favourable S/W aspect, the gritstone has had virtually no meaningful drying window in the past two weeks and should not be climbed on today.

Ravensheugh is thoroughly saturated after a prolonged wet spell — 56.9mm over the last 28 days with rain on most of the last 10 days, and no meaningful dry window. The NW aspect at 400m, combined with high humidity and cool temperatures, means the rock has had virtually no opportunity to dry internally; climbing today or in the coming days would risk permanent damage to holds and routes.

Back Bowden Doors is currently unsafe to climb. The crag has experienced a prolonged wet period with over 54mm of rain in the last 28 days, including significant rainfall on June 1–4 (35.3mm) and repeated light-to-moderate showers since, with the most recent rain falling today (1.4mm) and yesterday (0.1mm); the sheltered valley position and high humidity (~79% average over the last week) mean the porous Fell Sandstone will be thoroughly saturated internally despite any surface drying.

Brimham Rocks is currently wet and unsuitable for climbing. The past two weeks have seen repeated rainfall events totalling over 50mm, with rain again today (4.7mm) and further rain forecast tomorrow — the gritstone will be thoroughly saturated internally despite any brief surface drying windows.

Buckstone How is currently unsafe for climbing. The crag has been subjected to an exceptionally prolonged wet spell — nearly 280mm in 28 days — with significant rainfall in recent days, today's humidity near 100%, and 100% cloud cover at altitude suggesting the crag is likely in cloud and saturated. Heavy rain is forecast for the next several days with no meaningful drying window.

Caley Crags is currently wet and unsuitable for climbing. Today has seen ~6mm of rain on top of a very wet fortnight (55mm in 28 days), and the NW-facing woodland setting means drying will be exceptionally slow; further rain is forecast throughout the coming week, offering no meaningful drying window.

Caseg Fraith is currently saturated after a prolonged wet spell — nearly 160mm over the last 28 days with significant rain today (7.1mm) and no meaningful dry window ahead. The rock will be wet and slippery, and the entire five-day forecast shows continued rainfall with high humidity, making dry conditions extremely unlikely.

The Cromlech Boulders are currently wet and conditions are unsuitable for climbing. A prolonged spell of heavy rain over the past two weeks (125.8mm in 28 days), rain today with more heavy rain forecast through the week, and near-saturated humidity levels mean the rhyolite surfaces will be slippery and dangerous.

Great Wanney has experienced a prolonged wet spell with 56.5mm over 28 days and frequent rain over the last two weeks, with no meaningful dry window to allow internal drying. The rock will be thoroughly saturated internally despite any surface drying, and further rain is forecast every day this week — conditions are clearly unsuitable for climbing on this porous Fell Sandstone.

Hodge Close is thoroughly saturated after an extremely wet period — nearly 224mm in the last 28 days with heavy rain as recently as June 11 — and conditions today are damp with near-100% humidity and further rain forecast through the week. The polished quarried slate will be dangerously greasy and the sheltered quarry bowl will not have dried out.

The RAC Boulders are currently wet and conditions are unsuitable for climbing. An extended period of heavy rainfall (over 40mm in the last 7 days, 160mm in the last 28 days), ongoing rain today with 8.7mm forecast, and near-100% humidity throughout mean the rock will be saturated on the surface with no drying opportunity. The forecast shows continuous rain for at least the next 5 days.

Ravens Crag is currently wet and unsuitable for climbing. The past two weeks have seen repeated rain events totalling over 50mm, with significant rain on June 11 (6.6mm) followed by only brief dry spells before further light rain today — the rock will be saturated internally despite any surface drying. The forecast shows continued unsettled weather with rain on each of the next five days, offering no adequate drying window.

Simonside has received persistent rainfall over the past two weeks (56mm in 28 days, 16mm in the last 7 days alone) with rain again today, and the NW-facing aspect at 430m with near-constant cloud cover and high humidity (81% average) means the rock has had virtually no opportunity to dry. The forecast shows continued unsettled weather with rain on most days through the coming week, making conditions unsuitable for climbing.

Spofforth Pinnacles received 7mm of rain today (mostly early morning) on top of a prolonged wet spell totalling ~17mm in the last 7 days and ~40mm over the last month. The rock will be thoroughly saturated and conditions are clearly unsuitable for climbing today.

The rock is wet today following 6.1mm of rain and will remain so, with heavy rain forecast through the next four days totalling nearly 90mm. Despite rhyolite's non-porous nature, the sustained saturation and near-100% humidity mean surfaces will not dry out meaningfully this week.

Bowden Doors is clearly too wet to climb today. The past two weeks have seen over 50mm of rain with no meaningful dry spell — the last significant rain was yesterday (6.6mm on June 11), and further light rain fell on June 12–16 with today recording 1.4mm. The rock will be saturated internally despite any surface drying, and the forecast offers no dry window in the coming days.

Dovehole has received frequent rain over the past two weeks (44.6mm in 28 days, 11.7mm in the last 7 days) with the most recent significant rainfall on June 11 (6.4mm), followed by intermittent light showers and today's 2mm — the rock has had no sustained drying window. With high humidity (averaging 77%), sheltered woodland setting, and further rain forecast today and throughout the coming week, the sandstone will be holding significant internal moisture despite appearing surface-dry in places.

Hepburn Crags has received repeated rainfall over the past two weeks (43.4mm in 28 days, 10.5mm in the last 7 days) with rain again today (2.1mm) and more forecast every day through June 21st. The rock has had no meaningful drying window and will remain saturated internally despite any brief dry spells between showers.

Kyloe Out has received repeated rainfall over the past two weeks (53.6mm in 28 days, with significant rain on June 1–4 and further showers on June 6–11, plus light rain today), and the rock has not had a meaningful dry spell to recover. Despite the exposed SW aspect, the persistent high humidity (77% average over the last week, 88% today) and lack of consecutive dry days mean the porous Fell Sandstone is almost certainly still holding significant internal moisture.

Rothley Crag has received persistent rainfall over the past two weeks (~51mm in 28 days) with almost no consecutive dry days, and today has already seen rain with more forecast this evening. The Millstone Grit will be thoroughly saturated internally despite any brief surface drying, and the upcoming forecast offers no meaningful dry window for at least five days.

Sheep Pen Boulders are currently wet and unsuitable for climbing. A prolonged spell of heavy rain over the past two weeks (110mm in 28 days), rain today, and a very wet forecast through to June 21st mean the rock will remain wet or damp with no meaningful drying window in sight.

Kyloe-in-the-Woods has received repeated rain over the past two weeks (~53mm in 28 days), with significant rainfall on June 1–4 (35mm) and further showers on June 8–11 (~13mm), followed by only brief dry spells before more light rain today (1.2mm). The rock has had no meaningful consecutive dry period and will be holding substantial internal moisture despite any surface drying; climbing today or in the near future risks hold breakage and permanent damage to this premier Fell Sandstone venue.

Shaftoe Crags have received repeated rainfall over the past two weeks (44.4mm in 28 days, 11.7mm in the last 7 days alone) with no meaningful dry spell — today itself has had light rain and 88% humidity. The porous Fell Sandstone will be holding significant internal moisture despite the exposed, south-facing aspect, and conditions are not suitable for climbing.