Crags

Callerhues received 4.7mm of rain yesterday (April 12) spread throughout the day, with additional light rain today (0.4mm), meaning the rock has had zero consecutive dry days. Combined with nearly 50mm over the last 28 days and persistent high humidity, the sandstone will be saturated internally despite its exposed, SW-facing position — climbing today risks both hold breakage and permanent crag damage.

Great Wanney has received repeated rainfall over the past week with no meaningful dry spell, and today itself has 1.5mm forecast. The Fell Sandstone will be saturated internally despite any surface drying, and the ongoing pattern of frequent precipitation means there has been no adequate drying window.

Ravensheugh has received repeated rainfall over the past week with 3.9mm yesterday, 2.0mm today, and no meaningful dry spell — the rock will be saturated internally despite any surface drying from wind. With a NW aspect at 400m receiving minimal direct sun and persistent high humidity, the Fell Sandstone needs several consecutive dry days that have simply not occurred.

Back Bowden Doors has received repeated light-to-moderate rainfall over the past week (6.3mm in 7 days), with rain today (1.6mm) meaning zero consecutive dry days. The sheltered valley position, west aspect receiving only evening sun, and high ambient humidity mean the porous Fell Sandstone will be holding significant internal moisture despite any surface drying.

Berryhill received 3.7mm of rain today (April 13th) on top of frequent light precipitation over the past two weeks, meaning the rock is currently wet and has had no drying time. The cumulative moisture loading from 27mm over the past 28 days, combined with spring humidity levels, means the Fell Sandstone will need at least 48 hours of dry weather before conditions could be considered.

Brimham Rocks is currently too wet to climb safely. Repeated rainfall over recent weeks — including 1.7mm yesterday, 1.2mm today, and significant events on March 24th (20.5mm) and March 29th (10.1mm) — means the gritstone has had no meaningful drying window, and the rock will be saturated internally despite any surface drying.

Corby's Crag has received repeated light-to-moderate rain over the past week (5.7mm in 7 days), with 2.3mm falling yesterday and 1.1mm forecast today, giving zero consecutive dry days. The sheltered, below-road-level position and friable Fell Sandstone mean the rock is almost certainly still saturated internally despite any surface drying, and conditions are unsuitable for climbing.

The rock at Cow and Calf is almost certainly still wet internally following a prolonged period of frequent rain. There has been significant precipitation over the last two weeks with no sustained dry spell, and today itself has 1mm forecast — conditions are not suitable for climbing on gritstone.

Trollers Gill has received frequent rain over recent weeks (85.5mm in 28 days) with rain today (2.1mm) and more forecast tomorrow and the day after. The enclosed gorge will be holding significant moisture, and limestone surfaces will be greasy and dangerous.