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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.