Climbing Forecast Scotland - Central & Southern — Aberfoyle Craigmore

SCOTLAND - CENTRAL & SOUTHERN — ABERFOYLE · CONGLOMERATE

Craigmore climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp17°C
Wind10.8 km/h
Gusts16 km/h
Humidity99.1%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain

7-day forecast

Scroll through each day — hourly detail is shown inline.

Today Friday 14 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts16 km/h
Humidity69%
No recent rain
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 11 0 99.1%
07:00 17° 0mm 13 0 97.7%
08:00 17° 0mm 14 0 94.1%
09:00 18° 0mm 16 0 86%
10:00 18° 0mm 16 0 77.4%
11:00 18° 0mm 16 0 70.1%
12:00 19° 0mm 17 0 64.8%
13:00 19° 0mm 19 0 65.8%
14:00 19° 0mm 19 0 66.4%
15:00 18° 0mm 18 0 68.5%
16:00 17° 0mm 17 0 71.4%
17:00 17° 0mm 16 0 74.5%
18:00 17° 0mm 17 0 76.3%
19:00 16° 0mm 14 0 73.4%
20:00 15° 0mm 11 0 79.1%
21:00 14° 0mm 9 0 87.2%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts
Humidity68%
No recent rain
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 13 0 87.2%
07:00 13° 0mm 16 0 80.9%
08:00 14° 0mm 16 0 76.4%
09:00 15° 0mm 16 0 73.2%
10:00 16° 0mm 15 0 69.1%
11:00 16° 0mm 15 0 70%
12:00 17° 0mm 16 0 67.1%
13:00 17° 0mm 16 0 67.9%
14:00 17° 0mm 16 0 66.3%
15:00 17° 0mm 16 0 66.1%
16:00 16° 0mm 16 0 67%
17:00 16° 0mm 15 0 68.9%
18:00 15° 0mm 13 0 72.6%
19:00 15° 0mm 12 0 76.5%
20:00 14° 0mm 11 0 78.6%
21:00 14° 0mm 10 0 80.8%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain2.3mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts
Humidity81%
2.3mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 8 0 89.2%
07:00 13° 0mm 8 0 85.5%
08:00 14° 0mm 9 0 81.1%
09:00 15° 0mm 9 0 77%
10:00 15° 0.6mm 9 0 77.4%
11:00 15° 0.4mm 10 0 83.8%
12:00 15° 0mm 12 0 83.8%
13:00 15° 0mm 12 0 81.7%
14:00 16° 0mm 13 0 79.2%
15:00 16° 0mm 13 0 79.9%
16:00 16° 0.1mm 11 0 78.8%
17:00 16° 0.3mm 10 0 81.8%
18:00 15° 0.85mm 7 0 88.8%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain1.8mm
Wind6 km/h
Gusts
Humidity94%
1.8mm rain forecastHumidity 94% — potential fog
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.37mm 4 0 98.1%
12:00 15° 0.15mm 6 0 94.3%
18:00 15° 1.2mm 4 0 99.1%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1mm
Wind16 km/h
Gusts
Humidity84%
1mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.03mm 6 0 99.8%
12:00 17° 0.02mm 16 0 83.6%
18:00 16° 0mm 13 0 69.7%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts
Humidity77%
0.5mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.17mm 6 0 97.3%
12:00 16° 0.07mm 11 0 77.4%
18:00 17° 0.18mm 11 0 70.8%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain2.1mm
Wind9 km/h
Gusts
Humidity76%
2.1mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.1mm 4 0 97.9%
12:00 17° 0.83mm 9 0 76.3%
18:00 14° 0.07mm 4 0 97.2%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain0.8mm
Wind7 km/h
Gusts
Humidity69%
0.8mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.03mm 5 0 99.6%
12:00 18° 0.73mm 7 0 68.5%
18:00 15° 0.02mm 2 0 94.4%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Good
Temp17°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind9 km/h
Gusts
Humidity63%
Should be dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.07mm 8 0 99.1%
12:00 17° 0.15mm 9 0 62.7%
18:00 16° 0mm 9 0 71.3%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind6 km/h
Gusts
Humidity61%
Should be dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.05mm 7 0 96.9%
12:00 16° 0mm 6 0 61.3%
Craigmore is a famous jointed basalt cliff situated near Aberfoyle on the edge of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The rock character consists of dark, columnar basalt offering vertical wall climbing on small crimps, side-pulls, and clean crack lines. Facing south, the cliff acts as a reliable sun trap and dries fast after rain, making it a staple venue for Central Belt climbers. The route profile is heavily weighted toward mid-to-high grade traditional climbs between VS and hard E-grades, highlighted by Craigmore Corner. The approach takes fifteen minutes up a steep woodland trail starting from forestry laybys off the A821. Polished holds on popular routes and midge concentration during calm summer evenings are worth noting.

About Craigmore

Craigmore is a famous jointed basalt cliff situated near Aberfoyle on the edge of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The rock character consists of dark, columnar basalt offering vertical wall climbing on small crimps, side-pulls, and clean crack lines. Facing south, the cliff acts as a reliable sun trap and dries fast after rain, making it a staple venue for Central Belt climbers. The route profile is heavily weighted toward mid-to-high grade traditional climbs between VS and hard E-grades, highlighted by Craigmore Corner. The approach takes fifteen minutes up a steep woodland trail starting from forestry laybys off the A821. Polished holds on popular routes and midge concentration during calm summer evenings are worth noting.

Region
Scotland - Central & Southern — Aberfoyle
Rock type
conglomerate
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
220m
Exposure
medium
Seepage
low