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LAKE DISTRICT — ENNERDALE · RHYOLITE

Pillar Rock climbing conditions

Caution — drying out or marginal

Right now

Temp13°C
Wind13.6 km/h
Gusts16 km/h
Humidity92.73%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Humidity 91% — potential fog
Humidity 92.73% — potential fog/cloud, rock may be damp from condensation

7-day forecast

Scroll through each day — hourly detail is shown inline.

Today Friday 14 August
Caution
Temp13°C
Rain0mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts33 km/h
Humidity91%
No recent rainHumidity 91% — 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 13° 0mm 14 16 92.73%
09:00 15° 0mm 19 23 99.12%
12:00 13° 0mm 20 27 97.36%
15:00 12° 0mm 24 33 84.45%
18:00 12° 0mm 28 37 83.28%
21:00 10° 0mm 26 35 92.21%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp9°C
Rain0mm
Wind20 km/h
Gusts31 km/h
Humidity75%
No recent rain
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0mm 24 31 97.97%
09:00 7° 0mm 21 30 89.92%
12:00 8° 0mm 20 29 74.76%
15:00 9° 0mm 21 31 74.39%
18:00 9° 0mm 21 29 80.62%
21:00 8° 0mm 21 30 87.24%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp9°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity81%
No recent rain
  • Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 6° 0mm 17 22 94.9%
09:00 7° 0mm 14 24 85.4%
12:00 9° 0mm 14 25 80.22%
15:00 9° 0mm 15 26 81.12%
18:00 9° 0mm 13 22 86.22%
21:00 8° 0mm 13 18 95.76%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp10°C
Rain7.2mm
Wind24 km/h
Gusts39 km/h
Humidity91%
7.2mm rain forecastHumidity 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 8° 0.59mm 19 25 96.94%
09:00 9° 0.8mm 21 32 92.93%
12:00 10° 0.88mm 22 35 91.14%
15:00 11° 1.11mm 25 39 91.8%
18:00 10° 1.59mm 30 42 94.21%
21:00 10° 2.25mm 34 46 96.91%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp10°C
Rain12.8mm
Wind35 km/h
Gusts55 km/h
Humidity91%
12.8mm 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 92.43%
15:00 10° 1.08mm 35 55 89.68%
18:00 10° 0.92mm 35 52 91%
21:00 9° 0mm 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 84.67%
15:00 9° 0.8mm 36 56 83.64%
18:00 8° 0.58mm 33 50 84.65%
21:00 8° 0.68mm 32 43 92.64%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp8°C
Rain5.9mm
Wind26 km/h
Gusts43 km/h
Humidity79%
5.9mm 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 89.55%
12:00 8° 0.67mm 25 42 81.15%
15:00 9° 0.6mm 27 43 77.3%
18:00 9° 0.53mm 26 39 82.33%
21:00 7° 0.42mm 26 35 92.88%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp6°C
Rain0.4mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity—
0.4mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Pillar Rock is a massive, isolated mountain structure dominating Ennerdale, consisting of complex towers and ridges of volcanic rock. Because walls face in almost every compass direction, sun orientation varies, but the high-altitude mountain air means rock remains cool year-round. The cliff is a paradise for classic traditional climbing, featuring multi-pitch climbs from Moderate scrambling to sustained E-grades across immense vertical faces. Famous climbs like North Climb and Rib and Slab deliver unparalleled mountain exposure on sound, rough rock. The approach is one of the longest in the Lake District, taking roughly two hours from Wasdale Head or Ennerdale. The complexity of the descent routes down Jordan Gap or slabby descents requires clear visibility and careful navigation.

About Pillar Rock

Pillar Rock is a massive, isolated mountain structure dominating Ennerdale, consisting of complex towers and ridges of volcanic rock. Because walls face in almost every compass direction, sun orientation varies, but the high-altitude mountain air means rock remains cool year-round. The cliff is a paradise for classic traditional climbing, featuring multi-pitch climbs from Moderate scrambling to sustained E-grades across immense vertical faces. Famous climbs like North Climb and Rib and Slab deliver unparalleled mountain exposure on sound, rough rock. The approach is one of the longest in the Lake District, taking roughly two hours from Wasdale Head or Ennerdale. The complexity of the descent routes down Jordan Gap or slabby descents requires clear visibility and careful navigation.

Region
Lake District — Ennerdale
Rock type
rhyolite
Altitude
720m
Exposure
high
Seepage
medium