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PEAK DISTRICT — SHEFFIELD OUTCROPS · GRITSTONE

Rivelin Edge climbing conditions

Caution — drying out or marginal

Right now

Temp27°C
Wind28.2 km/h
Gusts35 km/h
Humidity46.97%
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
Wind28 km/h
Gusts35 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 28 35 46.97%
Fri Friday 14 August
Good
Temp24°C
Rain0mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity59%
No recent rain
  • Warm — friction not optimal
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0mm 15 31 74.95%
09:00 21° 0mm 13 21 65.32%
12:00 24° 0mm 15 24 59.36%
15:00 25° 0mm 16 26 58.91%
18:00 23° 0mm 18 31 69.02%
21:00 20° 0mm 13 25 67.97%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity52%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0mm 14 25 78.17%
09:00 15° 0mm 15 25 65.12%
12:00 18° 0mm 12 22 54.1%
15:00 19° 0mm 15 26 48.9%
18:00 18° 0mm 16 28 54.26%
21:00 16° 0mm 14 27 68.74%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp17°C
Rain0mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts27 km/h
Humidity57%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 9 16 78.47%
09:00 14° 0mm 10 21 65.16%
12:00 16° 0mm 11 24 58.58%
15:00 17° 0mm 14 27 55.6%
18:00 17° 0mm 12 23 58.15%
21:00 16° 0mm 9 16 70.71%
Mon Monday 17 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts28 km/h
Humidity62%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 8 14 85.12%
09:00 15° 0mm 10 21 76.26%
12:00 17° 0mm 13 27 64.81%
15:00 19° 0mm 14 28 59%
18:00 19° 0mm 13 24 63.82%
21:00 18° 0mm 11 21 77.62%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.4mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts43 km/h
Humidity73%
0.4mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 15° 0mm 18 33 91.71%
09:00 17° 0mm 22 40 83.89%
12:00 18° 0.41mm 23 43 76.86%
15:00 19° 0mm 23 43 68.42%
18:00 18° 0mm 19 36 76.5%
21:00 16° 0mm 15 28 84.96%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts39 km/h
Humidity62%
Should be dry
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 13 25 90.24%
09:00 14° 0mm 17 34 77.13%
12:00 16° 0mm 19 39 62.84%
15:00 17° 0mm 19 37 60.58%
18:00 16° 0mm 17 32 63.02%
21:00 15° 0mm 12 23 75.99%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0mm
Wind18 km/h
Gusts36 km/h
Humidity63%
Should be dry
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0mm 12 22 88.55%
09:00 13° 0mm 16 32 75.26%
12:00 15° 0mm 18 36 64.35%
15:00 17° 0mm 18 36 61.45%
18:00 16° 0mm 17 32 64.96%
21:00 15° 0mm 13 24 76.8%
Rivelin Edge is an extensive gritstone cliff overlooking the Rivelin Valley west of Sheffield, famous for its free-standing needle structure. The rock consists of high-quality, dark gritstone with crisp edges and steep crack lines. Facing northwest, the crag remains in shade for most of the day, catching only late evening summer sun, which makes it slow to dry in damp conditions. Climbing style focuses on steep, strenuous crack climbing and delicate face routes, concentrated mainly in the VS to E3 range. Iconic classics include the extraordinary summit route on the Rivelin Needle and Croton Oil. Access is via a fifteen-minute uphill walk through woodland paths from the A57 roadside parking. Cold conditions and slow-drying rock due to the northwest aspect are the main factors to prepare for.

About Rivelin Edge

Rivelin Edge is an extensive gritstone cliff overlooking the Rivelin Valley west of Sheffield, famous for its free-standing needle structure. The rock consists of high-quality, dark gritstone with crisp edges and steep crack lines. Facing northwest, the crag remains in shade for most of the day, catching only late evening summer sun, which makes it slow to dry in damp conditions. Climbing style focuses on steep, strenuous crack climbing and delicate face routes, concentrated mainly in the VS to E3 range. Iconic classics include the extraordinary summit route on the Rivelin Needle and Croton Oil. Access is via a fifteen-minute uphill walk through woodland paths from the A57 roadside parking. Cold conditions and slow-drying rock due to the northwest aspect are the main factors to prepare for.

Region
Peak District — Sheffield Outcrops
Rock type
gritstone
Aspect
north-west-facing
Altitude
280m
Exposure
medium
Seepage
medium

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