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NORTHUMBERLAND — NORTHUMBERLAND GRIT · SANDSTONE

Simonside climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp18°C
Wind14.4 km/h
Gusts22 km/h
Humidity83.6%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Good
Temp24°C
Rain0mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts22 km/h
Humidity58%
No recent rain
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 14 0 83.6%
07:00 20° 0mm 14 0 76%
08:00 22° 0mm 18 0 68%
09:00 23° 0mm 19 0 64.4%
10:00 24° 0mm 21 0 62.3%
11:00 24° 0mm 23 0 64.1%
12:00 24° 0mm 21 0 61%
13:00 25° 0mm 22 0 57.6%
14:00 25° 0mm 21 0 55.9%
15:00 24° 0mm 22 0 52.7%
16:00 23° 0mm 22 0 53.1%
17:00 22° 0mm 19 0 54.8%
18:00 20° 0mm 18 0 58.2%
19:00 18° 0mm 17 0 60.5%
20:00 17° 0mm 16 0 64.2%
21:00 16° 0mm 12 0 68.3%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity44%
No recent rain
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 18 0 82.5%
07:00 14° 0mm 19 0 73.6%
08:00 15° 0mm 19 0 63.3%
09:00 16° 0mm 18 0 57.6%
10:00 17° 0mm 17 0 52.2%
11:00 18° 0mm 15 0 49%
12:00 20° 0mm 16 0 42.4%
13:00 20° 0mm 18 0 42.2%
14:00 20° 0mm 19 0 41.4%
15:00 20° 0mm 19 0 42.1%
16:00 20° 0mm 19 0 41.6%
17:00 19° 0mm 20 0 42.8%
18:00 18° 0mm 20 0 46.7%
19:00 17° 0mm 17 0 51.8%
20:00 16° 0mm 12 0 57.5%
21:00 15° 0mm 12 0 61.3%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain1mm
Wind16 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity53%
1mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 13 0 79.7%
07:00 14° 0mm 15 0 73.2%
08:00 15° 0mm 14 0 67.4%
09:00 16° 0mm 13 0 60.8%
10:00 18° 0mm 14 0 52.6%
11:00 19° 0mm 12 0 45%
12:00 20° 0.2mm 16 0 42.1%
13:00 18° 0.4mm 20 0 54%
14:00 17° 0mm 20 0 65.4%
15:00 17° 0mm 17 0 58.1%
16:00 18° 0mm 17 0 55.2%
17:00 17° 0mm 18 0 63.6%
18:00 17° 0.4mm 16 0 67.3%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind7 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity92%
Only 18h since rain — needs ~40hHumidity 92% — potential fog
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.12mm 3 0 97.3%
12:00 16° 0.02mm 7 0 91.7%
18:00 17° 0mm 7 0 82.6%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp20°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity84%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.02mm 21 0 91.7%
12:00 20° 0.15mm 19 0 83.6%
18:00 19° 0.02mm 14 0 79.9%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain0.7mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity77%
0.7mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.33mm 5 0 89.9%
12:00 18° 0.32mm 11 0 76.5%
18:00 17° 0mm 14 0 65.3%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity63%
0.6mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.05mm 7 0 89.7%
12:00 19° 0.52mm 12 0 62.6%
18:00 16° 0.07mm 5 0 86%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.3mm
Wind4 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity69%
1.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.05mm 1 0 99.1%
12:00 17° 1.17mm 4 0 69.1%
18:00 15° 0.03mm 7 0 84.1%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain2.3mm
Wind2 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity75%
2.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.15mm 8 0 96.1%
12:00 16° 2.12mm 2 0 75.2%
18:00 14° 0.07mm 5 0 94.3%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind16 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity90%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneHumidity 90% — potential fog
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.27mm 8 0 97.7%
12:00 14° 0mm 16 0 90%
Simonside forms a dramatic crest high above the Coquet Valley, presenting prominent Fell Sandstone escarpments with commanding views. The rock is characteristically tough and weathered, offering steep handholds, wide cracks, and exposed arêtes. Facing predominantly north at a elevated altitude, the main crag remains shaded for much of the day and can hold seepage in deeper fissures for extended periods following rain. The climbing style favors bold, physical movement and traditional gear placement across a solid intermediate-to-advanced grade spectrum. Highlights of the crag include Gollum (E2 5c), The Far Side (E1 5b), and Simonside Crack (VS 4c). The approach involves a steady uphill hike along forest tracks and established upland paths from the main forestry car park. Climbers must be mindful of exposure; cold winds and persistent shade mean warm gear is essential, and checking seepage conditions after wet weather is vital before planning a visit.

About Simonside

Simonside forms a dramatic crest high above the Coquet Valley, presenting prominent Fell Sandstone escarpments with commanding views. The rock is characteristically tough and weathered, offering steep handholds, wide cracks, and exposed arêtes. Facing predominantly north at a elevated altitude, the main crag remains shaded for much of the day and can hold seepage in deeper fissures for extended periods following rain. The climbing style favors bold, physical movement and traditional gear placement across a solid intermediate-to-advanced grade spectrum. Highlights of the crag include Gollum (E2 5c), The Far Side (E1 5b), and Simonside Crack (VS 4c). The approach involves a steady uphill hike along forest tracks and established upland paths from the main forestry car park. Climbers must be mindful of exposure; cold winds and persistent shade mean warm gear is essential, and checking seepage conditions after wet weather is vital before planning a visit.

Region
Northumberland — Northumberland Grit
Rock type
sandstone
Aspect
north-facing
Altitude
340m
Exposure
high
Seepage
high

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