Right now

Temp10°C

Wind9 km/h

Gusts14 km/h

Humidity75.7%

Rain 48hdry

Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain

7-day forecast

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Today Monday 28 September

Good

Temp0°C

Raindry

Wind9 km/h

Gusts14 km/h

Humidity76%

No recent rain

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

10:00 — dry — — null%

18:00 10° dry 9 — 75.7%

19:00 10° dry 12 — 82.8%

20:00 9° dry 10 — 88.8%

21:00 9° dry 12 — 93.1%

Tue Tuesday 29 September

Good

Temp15°C

Rain0.2mm

Wind31 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity84%

No recent rain

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 9° dry 17 — 97.2%

07:00 10° dry 19 — 96.6%

08:00 12° dry 23 — 92.7%

09:00 13° dry 27 — 86%

10:00 14° dry 30 — 78.1%

11:00 15° 0.2mm 32 — 73.9%

12:00 15° dry 34 — 78.5%

13:00 15° dry 34 — 84%

14:00 15° dry 33 — 85.8%

15:00 14° dry 28 — 92.7%

16:00 14° dry 28 — 95%

17:00 14° dry 28 — 97.8%

18:00 14° dry 28 — 99.3%

19:00 15° dry 29 — 98.9%

20:00 14° dry 29 — 99.5%

21:00 15° dry 28 — 99.1%

Wed Wednesday 30 September

Poor

Temp19°C

Rain4mm

Wind20 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity71%

3.5mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 17° 0.9mm 28 — 95.7%

07:00 17° 2mm 30 — 95.8%

08:00 17° 0.2mm 31 — 95.9%

09:00 17° dry 28 — 95.4%

10:00 18° dry 21 — 90.9%

11:00 18° dry 18 — 80.3%

12:00 19° dry 19 — 71.6%

13:00 20° dry 22 — 65.6%

14:00 20° dry 22 — 62%

15:00 19° dry 21 — 61%

16:00 18° dry 18 — 63.3%

17:00 17° dry 16 — 70.1%

18:00 15° dry 13 — 77.8%

19:00 14° dry 11 — 82.6%

20:00 13° dry 11 — 85.3%

21:00 13° dry 13 — 85.3%

Thu Thursday 1 October

Caution

Temp16°C

Raindry

Wind18 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity64%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 9° dry 9 — 97%

12:00 16° dry 18 — 64%

18:00 12° dry 13 — 75.9%

Fri Friday 2 October

Poor

Temp16°C

Rain0.8mm

Wind25 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity83%

0.8mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 11° 0.3mm 17 — 92.2%

12:00 16° 0.3mm 25 — 82.6%

18:00 14° 0.1mm 14 — 93.4%

Sat Saturday 3 October

Caution

Temp13°C

Raindry

Wind18 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity63%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 9° dry 14 — 94.1%

12:00 13° dry 18 — 63.4%

18:00 10° dry 5 — 76.5%

Sun Sunday 4 October

Caution

Temp15°C

Raindry

Wind21 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity75%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 7° dry 9 — 90.8%

12:00 15° dry 21 — 74.8%

18:00 14° dry 18 — 90.1%

Mon Monday 5 October

Good

Temp18°C

Raindry

Wind30 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity69%

Should be dry

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 14° dry 21 — 90.6%

12:00 18° dry 30 — 69.3%

18:00 14° dry 14 — 89.7%

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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