- Limestone should be fine if dry
YORKSHIRE — MALHAMDALE · LIMESTONE
Pot Scar climbing conditions
Caution — drying out or marginal
Right now
Assessment
7-day forecast
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- Limestone should be fine if dry
- Limestone should be fine if dry
- Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
- Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
- Breezy — helps drying
- Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
- Breezy — helps drying
- Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
- Limestone should be fine if dry
About Pot Scar
Pot Scar is a clean limestone edge situated above Malhamdale near Kirkby Malham. The rock offers excellent, compact gray limestone featuring technical crimps, natural horizontal breaks, and clean vertical seams. Facing south in an elevated setting, the scar catches all available sunlight and dries very quickly after rain showers. The crag is popular for high-quality, friendly trad climbs ranging primarily from Severe to E2. Classic climbs like Pot Scar Groove provide enjoyable, well-protected climbing. Access involves a 15-minute uphill walk along public footpaths from Kirkby Malham. Low seepage and fast drying make it a great shoulder-season destination.
- Region
- Yorkshire — Malhamdale
- Rock type
- limestone
- Aspect
- south-facing
- Altitude
- 320m
- Exposure
- high
- Seepage
- low