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SCOTLAND - HIGHLANDS — NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS · SANDSTONE

Gruinard Bay Crags climbing conditions

Poor — wet, too windy or closed

Right now

Temp14°C
Wind22.3 km/h
Gusts33 km/h
Humidity89.4%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

0.8mm rain forecast
Do not climb wet sandstone
Breezy — good for drying

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.8mm
Wind27 km/h
Gusts33 km/h
Humidity85%
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 Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0mm 22 0 89.4%
07:00 14° 0mm 23 0 88.7%
08:00 15° 0mm 24 0 86.2%
09:00 16° 0mm 26 0 85.9%
10:00 16° 0mm 25 0 85.1%
11:00 15° 0mm 26 0 86.8%
12:00 15° 0mm 28 0 86.1%
13:00 16° 0mm 29 0 85.1%
14:00 16° 0mm 27 0 83.4%
15:00 16° 0mm 26 0 84.4%
16:00 16° 0mm 26 0 83.7%
17:00 16° 0.1mm 27 0 86.1%
18:00 15° 0.3mm 26 0 89.9%
19:00 14° 0.2mm 24 0 89.8%
20:00 14° 0.2mm 25 0 88.7%
21:00 14° 0mm 26 0 88.1%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain2.6mm
Wind27 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity84%
2.6mm 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 13° 0.1mm 34 0 84.9%
07:00 13° 0mm 32 0 85.1%
08:00 13° 0.2mm 33 0 86.5%
09:00 14° 0.3mm 30 0 81.5%
10:00 14° 0.2mm 29 0 82.2%
11:00 14° 0.4mm 27 0 83.7%
12:00 14° 0.2mm 27 0 81%
13:00 14° 0.3mm 27 0 82.9%
14:00 14° 0.2mm 27 0 85.1%
15:00 14° 0.2mm 26 0 86.5%
16:00 14° 0mm 28 0 85.5%
17:00 14° 0mm 27 0 83.9%
18:00 14° 0mm 25 0 82.8%
19:00 14° 0mm 24 0 84%
20:00 13° 0mm 27 0 84.6%
21:00 13° 0mm 25 0 84.7%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain3mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity80%
3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.3mm 22 0 89.6%
07:00 13° 0.6mm 19 0 90.5%
08:00 13° 0.6mm 21 0 87.9%
09:00 13° 0.3mm 21 0 88%
10:00 14° 0mm 18 0 84.6%
11:00 15° 0mm 16 0 81.7%
12:00 16° 0mm 13 0 78.5%
13:00 15° 0mm 10 0 77.5%
14:00 15° 0mm 10 0 78.1%
15:00 15° 0mm 10 0 79.6%
16:00 15° 0mm 8 0 81.7%
17:00 15° 0mm 6 0 82.7%
18:00 15° 0mm 6 0 84.9%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain2.6mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity85%
2.6mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.17mm 12 0 88.5%
12:00 15° 1.22mm 11 0 84.9%
18:00 15° 1.22mm 11 0 91.6%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity92%
0.5mm 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 15° 0.07mm 21 0 94.5%
12:00 15° 0.05mm 23 0 91.9%
18:00 15° 0.02mm 20 0 82.8%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain0.8mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity79%
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 14° 0.07mm 17 0 84.3%
12:00 17° 0.52mm 14 0 78.5%
18:00 16° 0.17mm 4 0 78.2%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind5 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity85%
0.6mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.22mm 5 0 92.7%
12:00 15° 0.3mm 5 0 85.4%
18:00 15° 0mm 6 0 89%
Fri Friday 21 August
Caution
Temp16°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind16 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity92%
Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.02mm 3 0 98.9%
12:00 16° 0.05mm 16 0 92.4%
18:00 14° 0.05mm 22 0 87.8%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain0.7mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity78%
0.7mm 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° 0.1mm 11 0 88.3%
12:00 14° 0.03mm 14 0 77.6%
18:00 13° 0.27mm 18 0 78.1%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp13°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind8 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity72%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.17mm 8 0 75%
12:00 13° 0mm 8 0 71.7%
Gruinard Bay Crags are scenic Torridonian sandstone buttresses set overlooking the pink sands and islands of Gruinard Bay. The rock character features high-friction red sandstone with horizontal breaks, clean edges, and compact slab faces. Facing northwest over the bay, the crag receives late afternoon sun, though coastal air currents keep the surface dry and crisp. The route selection covers accessible trad climbs and intermediate sport routes, led by classic lines such as Gruinard Groove. The approach takes ten to fifteen minutes from roadside laybys along the A832 coast road. Non-tidal access makes this a stress-free coastal climbing venue.

About Gruinard Bay Crags

Gruinard Bay Crags are scenic Torridonian sandstone buttresses set overlooking the pink sands and islands of Gruinard Bay. The rock character features high-friction red sandstone with horizontal breaks, clean edges, and compact slab faces. Facing northwest over the bay, the crag receives late afternoon sun, though coastal air currents keep the surface dry and crisp. The route selection covers accessible trad climbs and intermediate sport routes, led by classic lines such as Gruinard Groove. The approach takes ten to fifteen minutes from roadside laybys along the A832 coast road. Non-tidal access makes this a stress-free coastal climbing venue.

Region
Scotland - Highlands — North West Highlands
Rock type
sandstone
Aspect
north-west-facing
Altitude
40m
Exposure
low
Seepage
low

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