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PEAK DISTRICT — EASTERN GRIT · GRITSTONE

Derwent Edge climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp24°C
Wind23 km/h
Gusts28 km/h
Humidity49.63%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Warm — friction won't be optimal
Breezy — good for drying

7-day forecast

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Today Thursday 13 August
Good
Temp24°C
Rain0mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts28 km/h
Humidity50%
No recent rain
  • Warm — friction not optimal
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
21:00 24° 0mm 23 28 49.63%
Fri Friday 14 August
Good
Temp22°C
Rain0mm
Wind20 km/h
Gusts32 km/h
Humidity66%
No recent rain
  • Warm — friction not optimal
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 24 40 83.38%
09:00 19° 0mm 17 24 71.58%
12:00 21° 0mm 19 27 66.22%
15:00 22° 0mm 22 32 65.95%
18:00 21° 0mm 25 36 76.37%
21:00 18° 0mm 23 36 72.82%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts31 km/h
Humidity56%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 21 33 84.66%
09:00 13° 0mm 18 28 68.84%
12:00 16° 0mm 15 25 58.17%
15:00 17° 0mm 20 31 53.45%
18:00 16° 0mm 20 31 58.52%
21:00 14° 0mm 20 32 74%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp15°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts28 km/h
Humidity62%
No recent rain
  • Good friction range for gritstone
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0mm 11 18 83.24%
09:00 12° 0mm 11 22 68.89%
12:00 14° 0mm 13 26 63.36%
15:00 16° 0mm 15 28 60.69%
18:00 16° 0mm 13 23 63.09%
21:00 14° 0mm 11 17 78.29%
Mon Monday 17 August
Good
Temp17°C
Rain0mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts30 km/h
Humidity67%
No recent rain
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 11 17 90.6%
09:00 13° 0mm 12 22 80.66%
12:00 16° 0mm 15 29 69.77%
15:00 18° 0mm 16 30 63.56%
18:00 18° 0mm 15 26 68.86%
21:00 16° 0mm 15 24 83.99%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain4.5mm
Wind26 km/h
Gusts46 km/h
Humidity79%
4.5mm rain forecastWindy — 26 km/h, gusts 46 km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0.99mm 23 38 96%
09:00 15° 0.78mm 26 44 90.17%
12:00 16° 0.77mm 26 46 83.25%
15:00 17° 0.45mm 26 46 75.11%
18:00 16° 0.46mm 23 40 82.55%
21:00 15° 0mm 21 34 90.48%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain1.9mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts42 km/h
Humidity68%
1.9mm rain forecast
  • Good friction range for gritstone
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.15mm 19 30 94.3%
09:00 12° 0.23mm 20 36 84.4%
12:00 14° 0.46mm 22 42 69.61%
15:00 15° 0.3mm 22 40 66.45%
18:00 14° 0mm 20 34 69.1%
21:00 13° 0.19mm 17 26 82.55%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain2.2mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts39 km/h
Humidity69%
2.2mm rain forecast
  • Good friction range for gritstone
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.32mm 17 27 93.32%
09:00 11° 0mm 18 33 81.58%
12:00 14° 0.74mm 20 38 70.49%
15:00 15° 0.59mm 22 39 67.27%
18:00 14° 0.51mm 20 34 71.65%
21:00 13° 0mm 17 28 83.16%
Derwent Edge is a high-altitude gritstone escarpment offering adventurous mountain-style cragging amidst dramatic tor formations like the Salt Cellar. The rock is rough, wind-scoured gritstone of exceptionally high friction and quality. Facing west across the upper Derwent Valley, the tors are fully exposed to sun and wind, drying almost instantly after showers but bearing the full brunt of mountain weather. Climbing style revolves around bold arêtes, short cracks, and exposed highball summits ranging from Diff to E4. Classic lines include Tower Ridge and various problems around the iconic tors. Reaching the crag requires an extensive 45 to 60 minute upland hike from Fairholmes or Ladybower Reservoir. The long, exposed approach and extreme weather vulnerability are the single most critical factors for any visiting team.

About Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge is a high-altitude gritstone escarpment offering adventurous mountain-style cragging amidst dramatic tor formations like the Salt Cellar. The rock is rough, wind-scoured gritstone of exceptionally high friction and quality. Facing west across the upper Derwent Valley, the tors are fully exposed to sun and wind, drying almost instantly after showers but bearing the full brunt of mountain weather. Climbing style revolves around bold arêtes, short cracks, and exposed highball summits ranging from Diff to E4. Classic lines include Tower Ridge and various problems around the iconic tors. Reaching the crag requires an extensive 45 to 60 minute upland hike from Fairholmes or Ladybower Reservoir. The long, exposed approach and extreme weather vulnerability are the single most critical factors for any visiting team.

Region
Peak District — Eastern Grit
Rock type
gritstone
Aspect
west-facing
Altitude
480m
Exposure
high
Seepage
very-low

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