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DEVON — CULM COAST · SANDSTONE · tidal

Culm Coast (Blackchurch Rock) climbing conditions

Poor — wet, too windy or closed

Right now

Temp19°C
Wind15.1 km/h
Gusts23 km/h
Humidity95.4%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Humidity 95% — likely fog/cloud
Tidal access: Base and sea arch cut off at high tide — access strictly 2h either side of low water

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Poor
Temp21°C
Rain0mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts23 km/h
Humidity95%
No recent rainHumidity 95% — likely fog/cloud
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0mm 15 0 95.4%
07:00 19° 0mm 14 0 95.4%
08:00 20° 0mm 13 0 94.2%
09:00 20° 0mm 13 0 94%
10:00 21° 0mm 14 0 94.1%
11:00 21° 0mm 14 0 93.8%
12:00 21° 0mm 15 0 93.5%
13:00 21° 0mm 15 0 93.4%
14:00 21° 0mm 16 0 94.8%
15:00 21° 0mm 17 0 95.8%
16:00 21° 0mm 16 0 96.3%
17:00 20° 0mm 17 0 95.4%
18:00 20° 0mm 21 0 90.7%
19:00 19° 0mm 22 0 91.9%
20:00 19° 0mm 21 0 93.3%
21:00 20° 0mm 23 0 87.6%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Caution
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity73%
No recent rainWindy — 25 km/h, gusts 0 km/h
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 29 0 82.3%
07:00 18° 0mm 29 0 80.8%
08:00 18° 0mm 28 0 80.1%
09:00 18° 0mm 25 0 79.7%
10:00 19° 0mm 24 0 77.4%
11:00 19° 0mm 22 0 75.9%
12:00 19° 0mm 22 0 75.8%
13:00 19° 0mm 26 0 73.1%
14:00 19° 0mm 27 0 71.9%
15:00 20° 0mm 26 0 70.6%
16:00 20° 0mm 28 0 69.7%
17:00 19° 0mm 31 0 70.5%
18:00 18° 0mm 29 0 72.4%
19:00 18° 0mm 30 0 69.7%
20:00 18° 0mm 28 0 68.1%
21:00 18° 0mm 27 0 68.1%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity74%
No recent rain
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 18 0 73.5%
07:00 17° 0mm 16 0 74%
08:00 18° 0mm 14 0 73.5%
09:00 18° 0mm 12 0 73.1%
10:00 19° 0mm 12 0 73.5%
11:00 19° 0mm 12 0 74.7%
12:00 19° 0mm 9 0 73.8%
13:00 19° 0mm 15 0 75.9%
14:00 19° 0mm 17 0 73.8%
15:00 19° 0mm 18 0 72.7%
16:00 19° 0mm 17 0 75.2%
17:00 18° 0mm 16 0 77.5%
18:00 18° 0mm 19 0 77.8%
Mon Monday 17 August
Caution
Temp21°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind20 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity94%
No recent rainHumidity 94% — potential fog
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0.07mm 19 0 89.5%
12:00 21° 0.03mm 20 0 93.5%
18:00 20° 0.03mm 20 0 89.7%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp21°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind28 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity92%
0.6mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneWindy — 28 km/h, gusts 0 km/hHumidity 92% — potential fog
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0.02mm 21 0 92.4%
12:00 21° 0.33mm 28 0 91.5%
18:00 20° 0.18mm 32 0 95.4%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Caution
Temp18°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity77%
Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 17 0 83.2%
12:00 18° 0mm 13 0 77.3%
18:00 18° 0.03mm 21 0 73.2%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain2.1mm
Wind28 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity70%
2.1mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneWindy — 28 km/h, gusts 0 km/h
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.38mm 28 0 85.1%
12:00 18° 0.25mm 28 0 70%
18:00 18° 1.13mm 38 0 72%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.3mm
Wind34 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity78%
1.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneWindy — 34 km/h, gusts 0 km/h
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0.33mm 34 0 80.1%
12:00 17° 0.25mm 34 0 77.5%
18:00 18° 0.03mm 34 0 71.7%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Caution
Temp17°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind8 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity72%
Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0.03mm 18 0 69.8%
12:00 17° 0.02mm 8 0 71.5%
18:00 17° 0mm 11 0 75%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain0.4mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity74%
0.4mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.3mm 24 0 77.4%
12:00 17° 0mm 19 0 73.6%
Tidal access
Base and sea arch cut off at high tide — access strictly 2h either side of low water
The Arch (E1 5b), Blackchurch Wall (E2 5b), Chevron Route (VS)","Culm Coast (Blackchurch Rock) is a famous, dramatic sea arch and chevron-folded rock formation near Clovelly in North Devon. The rock character features spectacular folded Culm sandstone and shale chevrons with thin crack lines, razor crimps, and fragile horizontal seams. Facing west into the Atlantic Ocean, the formation catches afternoon sun and dries steadily under heavy coastal winds, though sea spray settles on lower routes. The climbing is strictly for adventurous traditional teams, offering bold E-grade testpieces and traversals like The Arch. The approach involves a thirty-minute walk down wooded valleys and coastal paths from Brownsham car park. Severe tidal timing and friable rock demand high self-sufficiency.

About Culm Coast (Blackchurch Rock)

The Arch (E1 5b), Blackchurch Wall (E2 5b), Chevron Route (VS)","Culm Coast (Blackchurch Rock) is a famous, dramatic sea arch and chevron-folded rock formation near Clovelly in North Devon. The rock character features spectacular folded Culm sandstone and shale chevrons with thin crack lines, razor crimps, and fragile horizontal seams. Facing west into the Atlantic Ocean, the formation catches afternoon sun and dries steadily under heavy coastal winds, though sea spray settles on lower routes. The climbing is strictly for adventurous traditional teams, offering bold E-grade testpieces and traversals like The Arch. The approach involves a thirty-minute walk down wooded valleys and coastal paths from Brownsham car park. Severe tidal timing and friable rock demand high self-sufficiency.

Region
Devon — Culm Coast
Rock type
sandstone
Aspect
west-facing
Altitude
20m
Exposure
high
Seepage
medium

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