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Glen Clova (Red Craig) climbing conditions

Poor — wet, too windy or closed

Right now

Temp18°C
Wind13.3 km/h
Gusts20 km/h
Humidity92.8%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

0.6mm rain forecast
Humidity 92.8% — potential fog/cloud, rock may be damp from condensation

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Poor
Temp20°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts20 km/h
Humidity69%
0.6mm rain forecast
  • Wet schist is slippery and slow to dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 13 0 92.8%
07:00 18° 0mm 13 0 90.3%
08:00 19° 0mm 14 0 84%
09:00 20° 0.2mm 15 0 78%
10:00 19° 0.1mm 13 0 83.2%
11:00 20° 0.3mm 13 0 78%
12:00 20° 0mm 16 0 69.9%
13:00 20° 0mm 17 0 65.2%
14:00 20° 0mm 17 0 62.4%
15:00 19° 0mm 16 0 61.1%
16:00 19° 0mm 16 0 62.8%
17:00 18° 0mm 16 0 67.7%
18:00 17° 0mm 15 0 71%
19:00 16° 0mm 14 0 73.9%
20:00 15° 0mm 11 0 78%
21:00 14° 0mm 10 0 85.4%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity63%
Should be dry
  • Schist climbs well when dry; lichen may slow drying in shade
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0mm 13 0 88.5%
07:00 12° 0mm 16 0 82.5%
08:00 13° 0mm 16 0 78.1%
09:00 14° 0mm 16 0 71.9%
10:00 16° 0mm 16 0 64.1%
11:00 16° 0mm 15 0 62.2%
12:00 16° 0mm 15 0 61.6%
13:00 17° 0mm 14 0 59.9%
14:00 17° 0mm 16 0 61.1%
15:00 16° 0mm 16 0 63%
16:00 16° 0mm 16 0 66.5%
17:00 15° 0mm 16 0 70.6%
18:00 15° 0mm 14 0 72.7%
19:00 14° 0mm 12 0 76.4%
20:00 13° 0mm 10 0 83.9%
21:00 12° 0mm 10 0 87%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp15°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind9 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity70%
Should be dry
  • Schist climbs well when dry; lichen may slow drying in shade
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0mm 8 0 92.2%
07:00 12° 0mm 7 0 82.6%
08:00 13° 0mm 5 0 78.3%
09:00 13° 0mm 6 0 77.7%
10:00 13° 0mm 7 0 78.4%
11:00 14° 0mm 8 0 74.5%
12:00 15° 0mm 8 0 68.2%
13:00 15° 0mm 9 0 64.5%
14:00 15° 0mm 11 0 66.5%
15:00 15° 0mm 11 0 68.5%
16:00 15° 0mm 10 0 69.1%
17:00 15° 0mm 9 0 72.4%
18:00 14° 0.15mm 7 0 76.7%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain2.6mm
Wind9 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity89%
2.6mm rain forecastHumidity 89% — potential fog
  • Wet schist is slippery and slow to dry
  • Damp air — slopers and friction edges may feel greasy
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.1mm 2 0 99.4%
12:00 14° 0.8mm 9 0 89.1%
18:00 13° 1.68mm 10 0 99.3%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity77%
0.5mm rain forecast
  • Wet schist is slippery and slow to dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0.02mm 11 0 98.9%
12:00 19° 0mm 19 0 76.7%
18:00 17° 0mm 14 0 73.5%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity74%
Should be dry
  • Schist climbs well when dry; lichen may slow drying in shade
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.03mm 10 0 97.2%
12:00 16° 0.12mm 12 0 74.2%
18:00 15° 0.03mm 12 0 80.9%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.2mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity76%
1.2mm rain forecast
  • Wet schist is slippery and slow to dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.1mm 7 0 96.2%
12:00 17° 1.12mm 12 0 76.1%
18:00 14° 0.02mm 7 0 92.2%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain2.3mm
Wind5 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity74%
2.3mm rain forecast
  • Wet schist is slippery and slow to dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.1mm 1 0 99.1%
12:00 17° 2.05mm 5 0 73.7%
18:00 13° 0.1mm 6 0 95.2%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain1.6mm
Wind4 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity73%
1.6mm rain forecast
  • Wet schist is slippery and slow to dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.13mm 9 0 99%
12:00 16° 1.35mm 4 0 72.5%
18:00 12° 0.1mm 9 0 93.4%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp11°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind2 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity92%
0.3mm rain forecastHumidity 92% — potential fog
  • Schist climbs well when dry; lichen may slow drying in shade
  • Damp air — slopers and friction edges may feel greasy
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 9° 0.3mm 8 0 98.3%
12:00 11° 0mm 2 0 92.3%
Glen Clova (Red Craig) is a major Angus Glen cliff offering impressive granite and mica-schist wall climbing high above the valley floor. The rock character consists of vertical slabs, steep corner cracks, and rough, highly-featured face climbing on sound rock. Facing south, the crag receives maximum sunlight throughout the day and dries relatively fast, though deep crack systems can hold moisture after prolonged rain. The climbing spans mid-grade traditional classics to steep E-grade testpieces, highlighted by the central route Red Craig. The approach requires a twenty-five minute uphill walk through heather and scree from parking near Clova. Loose rock on unclimbed peripheral walls and high-summer midges are the primary factors to consider.

About Glen Clova (Red Craig)

Glen Clova (Red Craig) is a major Angus Glen cliff offering impressive granite and mica-schist wall climbing high above the valley floor. The rock character consists of vertical slabs, steep corner cracks, and rough, highly-featured face climbing on sound rock. Facing south, the crag receives maximum sunlight throughout the day and dries relatively fast, though deep crack systems can hold moisture after prolonged rain. The climbing spans mid-grade traditional classics to steep E-grade testpieces, highlighted by the central route Red Craig. The approach requires a twenty-five minute uphill walk through heather and scree from parking near Clova. Loose rock on unclimbed peripheral walls and high-summer midges are the primary factors to consider.

Region
Scotland - Highlands — Angus Glens
Rock type
schist
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
500m
Exposure
high
Seepage
medium