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UK crag landscape

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6 crags across the UK

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Likely Safe

Quayfoot Buttress has had five consecutive dry days with warm temperatures and southerly sun exposure, providing excellent drying conditions on this non-porous Borrowdale Volcanic rock. The crag should be thoroughly dry and offering superb friction today.

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Scout Crag has had five consecutive dry days with warm temperatures and a south-facing aspect, meaning the non-porous BVS rock should be thoroughly dry and offering excellent friction. The last meaningful rain (3.3mm on Aug 9) is well behind, and today is dry — conditions are genuinely good for climbing.

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Shepherd's Crag has had 5 consecutive dry days following only light rain (5mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures and good solar exposure on its south-facing aspect — the rock should be thoroughly dry today. Conditions will deteriorate significantly from Aug 17 onwards as a wet spell moves in.

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Raven Crag has had five consecutive dry days with good sun exposure on Aug 11–13 (up to 25°C), and the south-facing volcanic rock will have dried thoroughly. Today's conditions look good for climbing, though humidity is elevated and deterioration is forecast from tomorrow onwards.

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Marginal

Five consecutive dry days with warming temperatures and moderate wind should have dried the rock surface well, though today's elevated humidity (87%) and the crag's NW aspect mean some sheltered areas may retain dampness. Conditions are likely good but worth checking on arrival, especially on the north crag seepage lines.

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Do Not Climb

Dow Crag has had a very wet recent period with 72mm in the last 28 days, and today has seen light rain with 91% humidity — the crag is likely damp with active seepage lines. While three dry days earlier this week (Aug 10–13) offered some drying, today's return of moisture and a unsettled forecast through the weekend make conditions unreliable for this high mountain venue.

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