Climbing Forecast › Yorkshire — Nidderdale Grit › Guisecliff

YORKSHIRE — NIDDERDALE GRIT · GRITSTONE

Guisecliff climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp17°C
Wind8.6 km/h
Gusts18 km/h
Humidity86.02%
Rain 48h0.1mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
High humidity — grip may be affected
Humidity 86.02% — potential fog/cloud, rock may be damp from condensation

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Good
Temp24°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind18 km/h
Gusts31 km/h
Humidity62%
No recent rain
  • Warm — friction not optimal
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 9 18 86.02%
09:00 20° 0mm 22 35 70.03%
12:00 24° 0mm 17 29 61.24%
15:00 25° 0mm 18 31 63.14%
18:00 23° 0mm 15 27 65.02%
21:00 20° 0mm 10 21 75%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts25 km/h
Humidity48%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 11 23 79.27%
09:00 16° 0mm 14 25 59.08%
12:00 19° 0mm 12 21 49.15%
15:00 20° 0mm 15 25 47.04%
18:00 19° 0mm 14 24 50.49%
21:00 16° 0mm 10 22 72.17%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts28 km/h
Humidity54%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 7 15 77.76%
09:00 14° 0mm 9 20 62.1%
12:00 17° 0mm 11 25 53.41%
15:00 19° 0mm 14 28 55.07%
18:00 18° 0mm 12 23 61.57%
21:00 16° 0mm 9 15 75.81%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts30 km/h
Humidity66%
0.5mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 6 11 86.82%
09:00 15° 0mm 9 20 74.17%
12:00 18° 0mm 13 26 65.16%
15:00 19° 0mm 16 30 66.1%
18:00 19° 0mm 15 27 74.76%
21:00 17° 0.49mm 12 22 84.04%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.7mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts47 km/h
Humidity70%
0.7mm rain forecastWindy — 25 km/h, gusts 47 km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0mm 18 32 88.95%
09:00 17° 0mm 22 41 79.5%
12:00 19° 0mm 25 46 71.05%
15:00 19° 0mm 25 47 69.22%
18:00 18° 0mm 21 38 73.93%
21:00 16° 0mm 16 29 83.41%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts45 km/h
Humidity61%
0.5mm rain forecastWindy — 23 km/h, gusts 45 km/h
  • Low humidity — good for grip
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 15 27 85.04%
09:00 14° 0mm 21 40 69.72%
12:00 17° 0mm 23 45 60.07%
15:00 17° 0.23mm 24 44 61.31%
18:00 17° 0.22mm 20 36 67.85%
21:00 15° 0mm 15 26 79.44%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.3mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts34 km/h
Humidity62%
1.3mm rain forecast
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 12 21 86.91%
09:00 13° 0.18mm 15 30 71.97%
12:00 16° 0.23mm 17 34 62.4%
15:00 17° 0.42mm 17 33 62.19%
18:00 16° 0.5mm 15 27 68.03%
21:00 14° 0mm 12 20 81.64%
Fri Friday 21 August
Caution
Temp12°C
Rain0mm
Wind10 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity—
Drying — 18h since rain
  • Good friction range for gritstone
Guisecliff is a long, dark gritstone edge hidden in dense woodland above Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale. The rock consists of mossy, atmospheric gritstone featuring deep fissures, chimney systems, and steep walls. Facing north and north-east under a heavy forest canopy, the crag receives minimal sunlight and suffers from persistent dampness and seepage. The climbing is adventurous, traditional, and often bold, catering primarily to intermediate climbers with routes from Severe to E3. Classic lines like Guisecliff Corner require careful gear placement and sound judgment. Reach the crag via a steep 20-minute uphill hike on forestry tracks from Pateley Bridge. Green moss and slow-drying rock make summer dry spells essential for visiting.

About Guisecliff

Guisecliff is a long, dark gritstone edge hidden in dense woodland above Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale. The rock consists of mossy, atmospheric gritstone featuring deep fissures, chimney systems, and steep walls. Facing north and north-east under a heavy forest canopy, the crag receives minimal sunlight and suffers from persistent dampness and seepage. The climbing is adventurous, traditional, and often bold, catering primarily to intermediate climbers with routes from Severe to E3. Classic lines like Guisecliff Corner require careful gear placement and sound judgment. Reach the crag via a steep 20-minute uphill hike on forestry tracks from Pateley Bridge. Green moss and slow-drying rock make summer dry spells essential for visiting.

Region
Yorkshire — Nidderdale Grit
Rock type
gritstone
Aspect
north-facing
Altitude
280m
Exposure
high
Seepage
high

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