Crags

Yesterday's rain (7.3mm, last falling around 10am on 12th April) was followed by a dry afternoon and overnight period with moderate winds on a south-facing crag. The rock surface is likely mostly dry by this afternoon, but the sheltered position, tree canopy drips, and a very wet preceding fortnight warrant on-site verification before committing to climb.

Shepherd's Crag has had roughly 18 hours of dry weather following 7.3mm of rain on April 12th, itself part of a very wet spell (nearly 200mm in 28 days). The south-facing aspect and moderate wind will have aided surface drying on the main buttresses, but given the saturated ground and recent heavy rain, seepage areas and shaded sections may still be damp — a visual check on arrival is essential.