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LAKE DISTRICT — WASDALE · RHYOLITE

Gable Crag climbing conditions

Poor — wet, too windy or closed

Right now

Temp14°C
Wind19.1 km/h
Gusts23 km/h
Humidity95.03%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

0.3mm rain forecast
Humidity 92% — potential fog

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Poor
Temp13°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts33 km/h
Humidity92%
0.3mm rain forecastHumidity 92% — potential fog
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
  • Damp mountain air — upper pitches may stay greasy
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0mm 19 23 95.03%
09:00 14° 0mm 19 24 99.15%
12:00 14° 0.25mm 20 26 97.4%
15:00 13° 0mm 24 33 85.75%
18:00 12° 0mm 28 37 84.8%
21:00 10° 0mm 27 34 92.16%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Poor
Temp9°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts31 km/h
Humidity75%
0.6mm rain forecast
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
  • Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0.06mm 25 32 98.12%
09:00 8° 0.53mm 21 30 93.3%
12:00 8° 0mm 21 30 75.9%
15:00 9° 0mm 22 31 75.05%
18:00 9° 0mm 21 29 81.84%
21:00 8° 0mm 22 30 89.11%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp9°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity81%
Should be dry
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 6° 0mm 17 23 94.97%
09:00 7° 0mm 14 24 85.61%
12:00 9° 0mm 14 26 80.27%
15:00 9° 0mm 15 26 81.18%
18:00 9° 0mm 13 22 86.25%
21:00 8° 0mm 13 18 95.8%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp10°C
Rain7.2mm
Wind24 km/h
Gusts39 km/h
Humidity92%
7.2mm rain forecastHumidity 92% — potential fog
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
  • Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0.59mm 19 25 97.04%
09:00 9° 0.79mm 21 32 93%
12:00 10° 0.88mm 22 35 91.26%
15:00 11° 1.11mm 25 39 91.82%
18:00 10° 1.6mm 30 42 94.22%
21:00 10° 2.24mm 34 46 96.91%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp10°C
Rain13.5mm
Wind35 km/h
Gusts55 km/h
Humidity91%
13.5mm rain forecastWindy — 35 km/h, gusts 55 km/hHumidity 91% — potential fog
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
  • Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 2.5mm 38 54 97.35%
09:00 10° 1.56mm 36 54 95.86%
12:00 10° 1.22mm 34 55 92.44%
15:00 10° 1.08mm 35 55 89.7%
18:00 10° 0.92mm 35 52 91%
21:00 9° 0.71mm 36 50 94.53%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp8°C
Rain6.9mm
Wind36 km/h
Gusts56 km/h
Humidity84%
6.9mm rain forecastWindy — 36 km/h, gusts 56 km/h
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
  • Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
  • Very windy — consider sheltered alternatives
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 7° 0.94mm 36 50 95.05%
09:00 7° 1.08mm 33 51 89.97%
12:00 8° 1.3mm 35 56 84.69%
15:00 9° 0.8mm 36 56 83.65%
18:00 8° 0.58mm 33 50 84.67%
21:00 7° 0.68mm 32 43 92.64%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp8°C
Rain5.5mm
Wind26 km/h
Gusts43 km/h
Humidity79%
5.5mm rain forecastWindy — 26 km/h, gusts 43 km/h
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
  • Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 6° 1.12mm 27 37 96.49%
09:00 7° 0.68mm 26 41 89.56%
12:00 8° 0.67mm 25 42 81.16%
15:00 9° 0.6mm 27 43 77.31%
18:00 9° 0.53mm 26 39 82.34%
21:00 7° 0mm 26 35 92.89%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp6°C
Rain0.4mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity—
0.4mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Gable Crag forms a dark, formidable mountain precipice beneath the summit of Great Gable, consisting of coarse, high-friction volcanic rock. Facing due north, the cliff receives virtually no direct sunlight, resulting in cold rock temperatures and long-lasting seepage in gullies and crack systems. The venue is renowned for serious traditional multi-pitch routes, classic chimneys, and bold winter climbs when frozen. Routes like Engineer's Chimney demand traditional chimney technique, stamina, and comfort on cold, mountain rock. The approach takes over an hour of steady uphill hiking via Sty Head Pass from Wasdale or Borrowdale. Loose mountain scree near the base and cold north winds mean warm clothing, helmets, and stout boots are essential.

About Gable Crag

Gable Crag forms a dark, formidable mountain precipice beneath the summit of Great Gable, consisting of coarse, high-friction volcanic rock. Facing due north, the cliff receives virtually no direct sunlight, resulting in cold rock temperatures and long-lasting seepage in gullies and crack systems. The venue is renowned for serious traditional multi-pitch routes, classic chimneys, and bold winter climbs when frozen. Routes like Engineer's Chimney demand traditional chimney technique, stamina, and comfort on cold, mountain rock. The approach takes over an hour of steady uphill hiking via Sty Head Pass from Wasdale or Borrowdale. Loose mountain scree near the base and cold north winds mean warm clothing, helmets, and stout boots are essential.

Region
Lake District — Wasdale
Rock type
rhyolite
Aspect
north-facing
Altitude
780m
Exposure
high
Seepage
high

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