- Cold — excellent friction, dress warm
YORKSHIRE — NIDDERDALE GRIT · GRITSTONE
Brandrith Crag climbing conditions
Good — dry and climbable
Right now
Assessment
7-day forecast
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- High humidity — grip may be affected
- Breezy — helps drying
- Breezy — helps drying
- Good friction range for gritstone
- High humidity — grip may be affected
- Breezy — helps drying
- Good friction range for gritstone
- Good friction range for gritstone
- Good friction range for gritstone
- High humidity — grip may be affected
- Breezy — helps drying
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