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.

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.

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.