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PEAK DISTRICT — EASTERN GRIT · GRITSTONE

Owler Tor climbing conditions

Caution — drying out or marginal

Right now

Temp27°C
Wind20.6 km/h
Gusts25 km/h
Humidity46.62%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Hot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy
Hot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy
Breezy — good for drying

7-day forecast

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Today Thursday 13 August
Caution
Temp27°C
Rain0mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts25 km/h
Humidity47%
No recent rainHot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy
  • Hot — gritstone may feel greasy
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
21:00 27° 0mm 21 25 46.62%
Fri Friday 14 August
Caution
Temp26°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity56%
No recent rainHot for gritstone — rock will feel greasy
  • Hot — gritstone may feel greasy
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 2 9 87.11%
09:00 21° 0mm 11 20 61.22%
12:00 25° 0mm 13 23 56.24%
15:00 26° 0mm 15 26 56.56%
18:00 24° 0mm 17 31 67.5%
21:00 20° 0mm 12 25 67.39%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp20°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts29 km/h
Humidity48%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 15° 0mm 11 22 78.39%
09:00 16° 0mm 14 26 60.91%
12:00 19° 0mm 12 23 49.66%
15:00 21° 0mm 16 29 45.82%
18:00 20° 0mm 16 30 51.58%
21:00 17° 0mm 12 25 67.19%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts27 km/h
Humidity55%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 8 15 77.58%
09:00 15° 0mm 9 20 62.51%
12:00 17° 0mm 11 24 57.02%
15:00 19° 0mm 12 27 52.3%
18:00 19° 0mm 11 23 55.14%
21:00 17° 0mm 9 17 68.59%
Mon Monday 17 August
Good
Temp20°C
Rain0mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts28 km/h
Humidity59%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0mm 7 14 84.65%
09:00 16° 0mm 9 19 74.54%
12:00 18° 0mm 11 25 60.94%
15:00 21° 0mm 13 28 56.52%
18:00 21° 0mm 13 26 59.94%
21:00 20° 0mm 11 21 72.02%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Caution
Temp20°C
Rain0mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts45 km/h
Humidity69%
No recent rainWindy — 22 km/h, gusts 45 km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 16 31 89.13%
09:00 18° 0mm 21 40 80.45%
12:00 19° 0mm 22 43 71.75%
15:00 20° 0mm 23 45 65.41%
18:00 20° 0mm 20 39 72.76%
21:00 17° 0mm 15 28 82.75%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts39 km/h
Humidity58%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0mm 13 24 87.77%
09:00 15° 0mm 17 34 73.51%
12:00 17° 0mm 19 39 59.64%
15:00 18° 0mm 19 39 55.76%
18:00 18° 0mm 17 33 58.14%
21:00 16° 0mm 13 23 71.1%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Good
Temp17°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts35 km/h
Humidity61%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 11 21 87.06%
09:00 14° 0mm 15 31 73.48%
12:00 17° 0mm 17 35 62.4%
15:00 18° 0mm 18 35 59.12%
18:00 17° 0mm 17 32 63.59%
21:00 16° 0mm 13 23 75.48%
Owler Tor features compact gritstone pinnacles and blocks scattered among heather above the Surprise View area. The rock is typical Derbyshire grit, providing excellent friction on sharp holds and rounded breaks. With outcrops facing various directions, climbers can easily find sun or shade throughout the day, and the elevated, breezy location ensures rapid drying times after damp weather. The routes and boulder problems span low grades up to mid-E grades, emphasizing balance, mantle finishes, and crack technique. Standout routes include the friendly line of The Scoop and the short but satisfying Flake Crack. Reach the tor via a gentle ten-minute walk from the Surprise View pay-and-display car park. The key detail to keep in mind is the brevity of the climbs, making it an ideal venue for quick sessions or highball bouldering.

About Owler Tor

Owler Tor features compact gritstone pinnacles and blocks scattered among heather above the Surprise View area. The rock is typical Derbyshire grit, providing excellent friction on sharp holds and rounded breaks. With outcrops facing various directions, climbers can easily find sun or shade throughout the day, and the elevated, breezy location ensures rapid drying times after damp weather. The routes and boulder problems span low grades up to mid-E grades, emphasizing balance, mantle finishes, and crack technique. Standout routes include the friendly line of The Scoop and the short but satisfying Flake Crack. Reach the tor via a gentle ten-minute walk from the Surprise View pay-and-display car park. The key detail to keep in mind is the brevity of the climbs, making it an ideal venue for quick sessions or highball bouldering.

Region
Peak District — Eastern Grit
Rock type
gritstone
Altitude
320m
Exposure
low
Seepage
very-low

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