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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Berryhill has had five consecutive dry days following light rain (4.8mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures reaching up to 28.8°C and moderate winds — well exceeding the minimum drying period for Fell Sandstone. The south aspect and recent warm spell provide high confidence that the rock is thoroughly dry today and tomorrow.

Bowden Doors has had 5 consecutive dry days following 6.5mm of rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures (up to 29°C), moderate-to-good winds, and a favourable SW/W aspect — conditions are well past the 2–3 day drying threshold for this exposed site. The rock should be thoroughly dry today and through the weekend before rain arrives on Monday.

Five consecutive dry days with strong westerly winds have thoroughly dried the non-porous dolerite surface at Crag Lough. Conditions today are good for climbing, with the rock well-aired despite the north-facing aspect.

Kyloe Out has had 5 consecutive dry days following 5.3mm of rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures (up to 29.9°C), moderate-to-good winds, and a favourable SW aspect — comfortably exceeding the 2–3 dry day guideline for this exposed crag. Conditions today should be genuinely dry, though the forecast deteriorates from the 17th onward with several days of rain.

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.

Callerhues has had 5 consecutive dry days following only light precipitation (1.9mm over the preceding week), with warm temperatures peaking at 27°C and consistent wind on an exposed SW-facing hilltop — conditions are genuinely dry. A deteriorating forecast from August 16th onwards means today and tomorrow offer the best window before the next wet spell arrives.

Great Wanney has had 5 consecutive dry days following only light, scattered precipitation, with the last significant rain (2.1mm) on August 9th. The S/SW aspect, exposed moorland setting, warm temperatures (up to 27.8°C recently), and steady winds have provided excellent drying conditions — the rock should be thoroughly dry today.

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.

Five consecutive dry days following 6.1mm of rain on August 9th, with warm temperatures (up to 28.8°C) and moderate winds from favourable directions, have provided adequate drying time even for this sheltered venue. Conditions today should be dry, but rain returns from August 17th so the window is closing.

Five consecutive dry days with good temperatures, moderate wind, and a south/south-west aspect have allowed the slate surfaces at Buckstone How to dry thoroughly. Conditions today are genuinely dry, though humidity is elevated at 87% so shaded ledges may feel slightly damp.

Ravensheugh has had 5 consecutive dry days following light rain (2.3mm on Aug 9), with the last significant rainfall (7.4mm) on Aug 4 — now 10 days ago. Despite the NW aspect and 400m altitude, the combination of warm temperatures (up to 28°C recently), moderate-to-strong SW/W winds, and lower humidity (56–77%) over the drying window should have dried the rock adequately.

Four consecutive dry days following only 0.6mm of rain in the past week, combined with a warm spell (up to 31°C) and declining humidity (56–70%), mean the limestone in Trollers Gill should be well dried out. Today's humidity has risen to 81% but with no rain, and the rock has had an excellent extended drying window — conditions are good for climbing today and tomorrow.

Five consecutive dry days with warm temperatures (up to 30°C) and moderate-to-good winds have provided excellent drying conditions since the last light rain on 2026-08-09 (1.8mm). Despite the NW aspect, the combination of summer warmth, low-ish humidity, and consistent SW/W winds at this exposed summit should have dried the rock thoroughly.