Crags

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.

Five consecutive dry days following light rain (4.5mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures peaking at 29°C yesterday and moderate winds, suggest the rock should be approaching climbable condition. However, Corby's Crag's sheltered, below-road-level position and its notably porous, friable sandstone mean residual internal moisture and runoff seepage cannot be ruled out without an on-site check.

Five consecutive dry days with warming temperatures (up to 26.5°C recently) should have dried the slate surfaces, but today's elevated humidity (83%) and the quarry's notoriously poor air circulation mean some sheltered faces — particularly north-facing — may still harbour residual dampness. A visual check on arrival is strongly advised before committing to routes.