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YORKSHIRE — NIDDERDALE GRIT · GRITSTONE

Brandrith Crag climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp11°C
Wind5 km/h
Gusts8 km/h
Humidity74%
Rain 48h0.2mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Good friction temperature range

7-day forecast

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Today Monday 28 September
Good
Temp0°C
Raindry
Wind5 km/h
Gusts8 km/h
Humidity74%
No recent rain
  • Cold — excellent friction, dress warm
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
10:00 — dry — — null%
18:00 11° dry 5 — 74%
19:00 10° dry 5 — 77.4%
20:00 10° dry 6 — 77.6%
21:00 9° dry 9 — 80.9%
Tue Tuesday 29 September
Caution
Temp16°C
Raindry
Wind24 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity89%
No recent rainHumidity 89% — potential fog
  • High humidity — grip may be affected
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 9° dry 15 — 98%
07:00 10° dry 17 — 96.4%
08:00 11° dry 21 — 92.8%
09:00 13° dry 22 — 90.3%
10:00 14° dry 22 — 90.6%
11:00 14° dry 28 — 91.4%
12:00 15° dry 28 — 89.3%
13:00 16° dry 25 — 89.2%
14:00 16° dry 23 — 88.1%
15:00 17° dry 24 — 86.5%
16:00 17° dry 19 — 85.9%
17:00 17° dry 21 — 85.2%
18:00 17° dry 20 — 90%
19:00 16° dry 20 — 94.6%
20:00 16° dry 22 — 95.7%
21:00 16° dry 21 — 95.3%
Wed Wednesday 30 September
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain5mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity76%
5.2mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 16° 2mm 23 — 95.3%
07:00 17° 0.2mm 25 — 95.6%
08:00 17° dry 25 — 96.3%
09:00 17° dry 21 — 96.8%
10:00 17° dry 21 — 93.3%
11:00 17° dry 19 — 87.4%
12:00 19° dry 22 — 76.2%
13:00 19° dry 22 — 70.9%
14:00 19° 0.1mm 22 — 69.6%
15:00 19° 0.2mm 22 — 66.3%
16:00 18° dry 19 — 70.5%
17:00 17° dry 16 — 71.1%
18:00 15° dry 14 — 75.2%
19:00 15° dry 16 — 78%
20:00 14° dry 16 — 80.9%
21:00 13° dry 16 — 83.4%
Thu Thursday 1 October
Good
Temp14°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind20 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity75%
Should be dry
  • Good friction range for gritstone
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 11° dry 13 — 97%
12:00 14° dry 20 — 74.8%
18:00 11° dry 9 — 87.5%
Fri Friday 2 October
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.9mm
Wind26 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity81%
0.9mm rain forecastWindy — 26 km/h, gusts 0 km/h
  • High humidity — grip may be affected
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 11° dry 16 — 90.8%
12:00 16° 0.5mm 26 — 81.1%
18:00 14° 0.3mm 22 — 95.1%
Sat Saturday 3 October
Good
Temp13°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity70%
Should be dry
  • Good friction range for gritstone
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 12° dry 10 — 95.1%
12:00 13° dry 14 — 70%
18:00 10° dry 7 — 82.9%
Sun Sunday 4 October
Good
Temp14°C
Raindry
Wind16 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity77%
Should be dry
  • Good friction range for gritstone
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 6° dry 8 — 96.9%
12:00 14° dry 16 — 77%
18:00 12° dry 15 — 86.3%
Mon Monday 5 October
Caution
Temp15°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity90%
Should be dryHumidity 90% — potential fog
  • Good friction range for gritstone
  • High humidity — grip may be affected
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 12° dry 19 — 98.7%
12:00 15° dry 22 — 89.8%
18:00 13° dry 16 — 95.4%

About Brandrith Crag

Brandrith Crag is a secluded gritstone outcrop set on high moorland above Washburn Valley. The rock quality is excellent gritstone featuring bold arêtes, clean horizontal breaks, and friction slabs. Facing south across open heather moors, the crag catches full sunshine and dries rapidly after rain showers. The climbing focuses on friendly traditional routes and bouldering, primarily spanning Diff to E2. Classic lines like Brandrith Wall showcase pleasant movement on sound rock. Reach the crag via a 20-minute moorland hike from Blubberhouses car parks. Upland moorland exposure demands weather-appropriate gear.

Region
Yorkshire — Nidderdale Grit
Rock type
Gritstone
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
310m
Exposure
high
Seepage
very-low

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