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NORTHUMBERLAND — NORTHUMBERLAND GRIT · SANDSTONE

Denton Crag climbing conditions

Poor — wet, too windy or closed

Right now

Temp18°C
Wind11.2 km/h
Gusts17 km/h
Humidity88.5%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

1.5mm rain forecast
Do not climb wet sandstone

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Poor
Temp22°C
Rain1.5mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts17 km/h
Humidity67%
1.5mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 11 0 88.5%
07:00 20° 0mm 12 0 81.8%
08:00 22° 0mm 16 0 72.9%
09:00 23° 0.2mm 18 0 70.4%
10:00 23° 0.7mm 20 0 66.4%
11:00 22° 0.6mm 20 0 77.7%
12:00 22° 0mm 21 0 75%
13:00 23° 0mm 22 0 66.5%
14:00 23° 0mm 24 0 60.7%
15:00 22° 0mm 24 0 59%
16:00 21° 0mm 22 0 60.2%
17:00 20° 0mm 21 0 61.6%
18:00 19° 0mm 20 0 62.7%
19:00 18° 0mm 19 0 65.5%
20:00 16° 0mm 17 0 70%
21:00 15° 0mm 15 0 72.8%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Caution
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind18 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity52%
Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 18 0 84.3%
07:00 14° 0mm 21 0 76.6%
08:00 14° 0mm 20 0 69.3%
09:00 15° 0mm 19 0 64.8%
10:00 17° 0mm 18 0 59.3%
11:00 18° 0mm 16 0 52.4%
12:00 19° 0mm 17 0 49.6%
13:00 19° 0mm 19 0 50.7%
14:00 19° 0mm 19 0 51.6%
15:00 19° 0mm 20 0 51.6%
16:00 18° 0mm 19 0 51.5%
17:00 18° 0mm 21 0 52.1%
18:00 17° 0mm 20 0 55%
19:00 16° 0mm 17 0 58.9%
20:00 15° 0mm 17 0 62%
21:00 15° 0mm 19 0 66.7%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain0.8mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity57%
0.8mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 16 0 81.1%
07:00 13° 0mm 16 0 75.9%
08:00 14° 0mm 15 0 72%
09:00 16° 0mm 16 0 66.1%
10:00 17° 0mm 16 0 57.4%
11:00 18° 0mm 15 0 53.6%
12:00 18° 0mm 16 0 53.1%
13:00 18° 0mm 15 0 54.7%
14:00 18° 0mm 14 0 57.6%
15:00 18° 0mm 13 0 60.5%
16:00 17° 0mm 14 0 63.5%
17:00 17° 0mm 15 0 67.3%
18:00 17° 0.82mm 15 0 70.1%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind7 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity90%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneHumidity 90% — potential fog
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.18mm 4 0 97.5%
12:00 16° 0.12mm 7 0 89.5%
18:00 16° 0mm 1 0 92.7%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp20°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity79%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.02mm 18 0 90.2%
12:00 20° 0.22mm 17 0 79.4%
18:00 19° 0mm 13 0 73.7%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind10 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity68%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.15mm 3 0 90.7%
12:00 19° 0.18mm 10 0 68.2%
18:00 17° 0mm 12 0 64.8%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain1.5mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity61%
1.5mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.05mm 8 0 92.2%
12:00 19° 1.45mm 12 0 60.5%
18:00 15° 0.02mm 3 0 89.9%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain1.8mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity87%
1.8mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.72mm 1 0 96%
12:00 15° 1.08mm 11 0 87.3%
18:00 15° 0.03mm 6 0 86.1%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain1.9mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity87%
1.9mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.82mm 7 0 95.2%
12:00 14° 1.08mm 11 0 86.9%
18:00 14° 0.03mm 3 0 93.1%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp13°C
Rain0.4mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity90%
0.4mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneHumidity 90% — potential fog
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.38mm 9 0 99.3%
12:00 13° 0mm 14 0 90.1%
Denton Crag is a minor Fell Sandstone venue offering quiet, pleasant climbing away from the busiest Northumberland crags. The rock quality is generally sound, characterized by clean vertical walls, short slabs, and well-defined crack systems. Positioned with a south-facing aspect at low elevation, the crag receives ample sunlight and dries quickly after rain showers. The grade distribution leans toward lower and intermediate traditional climbing, making it an ideal spot for relaxed sessions. Notable lines worth seeking out include Denton Crack (VS 4c) and The Direct (E1 5b). The approach involves a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk across private agricultural land following public footpaths. Climbers must prioritize landowner relations when visiting Denton Crag; sticking strictly to rights of way, closing all farm gates, and keeping noise levels minimal ensures continued peaceful access to this secluded spot.

About Denton Crag

Denton Crag is a minor Fell Sandstone venue offering quiet, pleasant climbing away from the busiest Northumberland crags. The rock quality is generally sound, characterized by clean vertical walls, short slabs, and well-defined crack systems. Positioned with a south-facing aspect at low elevation, the crag receives ample sunlight and dries quickly after rain showers. The grade distribution leans toward lower and intermediate traditional climbing, making it an ideal spot for relaxed sessions. Notable lines worth seeking out include Denton Crack (VS 4c) and The Direct (E1 5b). The approach involves a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk across private agricultural land following public footpaths. Climbers must prioritize landowner relations when visiting Denton Crag; sticking strictly to rights of way, closing all farm gates, and keeping noise levels minimal ensures continued peaceful access to this secluded spot.

Region
Northumberland — Northumberland Grit
Rock type
sandstone
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
150m
Exposure
medium
Seepage
low

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