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PEAK DISTRICT — EASTERN GRIT · GRITSTONE

Chatsworth Edge climbing conditions

Caution — drying out or marginal

Right now

Temp28°C
Wind11.5 km/h
Gusts19 km/h
Humidity45.43%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Hot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy
Hot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy

7-day forecast

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Today Thursday 13 August
Caution
Temp28°C
Rain0mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts19 km/h
Humidity45%
No recent rainHot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy
  • Hot — gritstone may feel greasy
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
21:00 28° 0mm 12 19 45.43%
Fri Friday 14 August
Caution
Temp27°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts24 km/h
Humidity51%
No recent rainHot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy
  • Hot — gritstone may feel greasy
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 3 13 85.81%
09:00 22° 0mm 10 17 60.84%
12:00 26° 0mm 13 22 50.71%
15:00 27° 0mm 13 24 51.62%
18:00 25° 0mm 15 28 68.3%
21:00 21° 0.06mm 9 21 66.81%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp21°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity47%
No recent rain
  • Warm — friction not optimal
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0mm 11 22 75.79%
09:00 17° 0mm 13 24 61.1%
12:00 20° 0mm 11 21 49.97%
15:00 22° 0mm 14 26 44.01%
18:00 21° 0mm 14 27 48.32%
21:00 18° 0mm 10 22 66.52%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind10 km/h
Gusts24 km/h
Humidity50%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0mm 6 13 75.07%
09:00 15° 0mm 7 18 61.75%
12:00 18° 0mm 9 22 51.27%
15:00 20° 0mm 11 24 48.77%
18:00 20° 0mm 10 21 51.9%
21:00 18° 0mm 8 15 63.91%
Mon Monday 17 August
Good
Temp20°C
Rain0mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity55%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 15° 0mm 6 12 80.66%
09:00 16° 0mm 9 19 71.01%
12:00 19° 0mm 11 26 58.96%
15:00 21° 0mm 12 26 51.06%
18:00 22° 0mm 11 22 55.7%
21:00 20° 0mm 10 18 69.63%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Good
Temp21°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts39 km/h
Humidity64%
No recent rain
  • Warm — friction not optimal
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 15 28 87.53%
09:00 18° 0mm 19 37 75.73%
12:00 20° 0mm 20 39 67.5%
15:00 22° 0.24mm 19 38 60.49%
18:00 21° 0mm 17 32 66.49%
21:00 19° 0mm 13 25 77.67%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts36 km/h
Humidity53%
Should be dry
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 15° 0mm 11 21 85.68%
09:00 16° 0mm 15 30 69.43%
12:00 18° 0mm 17 36 54.84%
15:00 20° 0mm 17 35 51.48%
18:00 19° 0mm 15 30 54.25%
21:00 17° 0mm 11 21 66.43%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts35 km/h
Humidity55%
Should be dry
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 10 20 83.53%
09:00 15° 0mm 15 30 69.25%
12:00 17° 0mm 16 35 56.46%
15:00 19° 0mm 17 34 54.45%
18:00 19° 0mm 16 30 56.89%
21:00 17° 0mm 12 23 69.01%
Chatsworth Edge is a secluded, atmospheric gritstone crag hidden within the woods of the historic Chatsworth Estate. The rock is generally dark, rough gritstone, with some sectors suffering from lichen and moss due to dense tree enclosure. Facing west, the upper walls catch late afternoon sun, but overall drying times are slow because the surrounding forest traps humidity and blocks breeze. Climbing here leans toward traditional jams, bold face routes, and tricky mantle steps across middle trad grades. Notable routes include Emerald Crack and the classic line of Dead Soon. The approach requires a twenty-minute walk from the Calton Lees car park or estate laybys along established footpaths. The defining characteristic is the damp, shaded microclimate, making cold dry winter days the best time to visit.

About Chatsworth Edge

Chatsworth Edge is a secluded, atmospheric gritstone crag hidden within the woods of the historic Chatsworth Estate. The rock is generally dark, rough gritstone, with some sectors suffering from lichen and moss due to dense tree enclosure. Facing west, the upper walls catch late afternoon sun, but overall drying times are slow because the surrounding forest traps humidity and blocks breeze. Climbing here leans toward traditional jams, bold face routes, and tricky mantle steps across middle trad grades. Notable routes include Emerald Crack and the classic line of Dead Soon. The approach requires a twenty-minute walk from the Calton Lees car park or estate laybys along established footpaths. The defining characteristic is the damp, shaded microclimate, making cold dry winter days the best time to visit.

Region
Peak District — Eastern Grit
Rock type
gritstone
Aspect
west-facing
Altitude
240m
Exposure
low
Seepage
medium

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