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NORTHUMBERLAND — NORTHUMBERLAND GRIT · SANDSTONE

Watchcrag climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp17°C
Wind14 km/h
Gusts21 km/h
Humidity88.1%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Spring to Autumn

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Good
Temp23°C
Rain0mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts21 km/h
Humidity64%
No recent rain
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 14 0 88.1%
07:00 19° 0mm 14 0 81.9%
08:00 21° 0mm 18 0 73.6%
09:00 22° 0mm 21 0 71%
10:00 23° 0mm 23 0 69.1%
11:00 22° 0mm 22 0 73.4%
12:00 23° 0mm 23 0 67.2%
13:00 24° 0mm 24 0 63.6%
14:00 23° 0mm 24 0 62.3%
15:00 23° 0mm 25 0 57.3%
16:00 22° 0mm 23 0 54.4%
17:00 21° 0mm 21 0 57.4%
18:00 20° 0mm 18 0 61.1%
19:00 19° 0mm 16 0 64.2%
20:00 17° 0mm 15 0 67.5%
21:00 16° 0mm 12 0 73.3%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity48%
No recent rain
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 18 0 84.7%
07:00 14° 0mm 18 0 75.2%
08:00 15° 0mm 18 0 66.8%
09:00 16° 0mm 18 0 60.4%
10:00 17° 0mm 17 0 55%
11:00 18° 0mm 15 0 51.5%
12:00 19° 0mm 15 0 48.4%
13:00 19° 0mm 16 0 44.5%
14:00 19° 0mm 17 0 44.9%
15:00 19° 0mm 18 0 46.2%
16:00 19° 0mm 19 0 47.9%
17:00 19° 0mm 20 0 50.2%
18:00 18° 0mm 20 0 52.9%
19:00 17° 0mm 16 0 56.2%
20:00 15° 0mm 12 0 62.9%
21:00 14° 0mm 12 0 67.6%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.2mm
Wind16 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity59%
1.2mm 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 14 0 83.5%
07:00 13° 0mm 15 0 76.6%
08:00 15° 0mm 13 0 69.7%
09:00 16° 0mm 14 0 61%
10:00 17° 0mm 14 0 54.4%
11:00 18° 0.2mm 16 0 51.8%
12:00 17° 0.2mm 16 0 61.5%
13:00 17° 0mm 15 0 60.6%
14:00 17° 0mm 16 0 59.2%
15:00 17° 0mm 17 0 61.4%
16:00 17° 0mm 18 0 60.9%
17:00 17° 0mm 17 0 61.5%
18:00 17° 0.77mm 16 0 61.9%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.4mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity91%
0.4mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneHumidity 91% — potential fog
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 0.2mm 4 0 96.8%
12:00 16° 0.02mm 12 0 91.2%
18:00 17° 0mm 11 0 80.4%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity91%
0.5mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneHumidity 91% — potential fog
  • Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.12mm 15 0 92.6%
12:00 19° 0.12mm 19 0 90.9%
18:00 18° 0.02mm 18 0 82.1%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity75%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.12mm 3 0 94.6%
12:00 17° 0.15mm 11 0 74.9%
18:00 16° 0mm 15 0 69.6%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain0.9mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity64%
0.9mm 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° 0.07mm 2 0 93%
12:00 19° 0.42mm 12 0 63.7%
18:00 16° 0.4mm 4 0 80.7%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.3mm
Wind5 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity70%
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 11° 0.08mm 3 0 95.7%
12:00 17° 1.13mm 5 0 69.6%
18:00 14° 0.12mm 13 0 90.5%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain1.1mm
Wind9 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity76%
1.1mm 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° 0.07mm 11 0 97.1%
12:00 16° 1.02mm 9 0 76.1%
18:00 14° 0.03mm 3 0 88.7%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity89%
0.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone
  • Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.33mm 9 0 98.9%
12:00 14° 0mm 13 0 88.5%
scattered sandstone and conglomerate rock outcrops situated across high moorland terrain. The rock character is variable, ranging from rough weathered blocks to friable surfaces that require cautious hold selection. Occupying an open, high-altitude setting with various aspects, the crag is fully exposed to moorland winds, which accelerates drying but makes for cold conditions outside summer. The location lacks established traditional climb testpieces, functioning mainly as an exploratory venue for passing hill walkers and boulderers. The approach involves a lengthy, navigation-heavy trek across open moorland tracks. The single most vital factor when visiting Watchcrag is upland self-reliance; proper navigation tools, windproof clothing, and care around fragile rock edges are mandatory."

About Watchcrag

scattered sandstone and conglomerate rock outcrops situated across high moorland terrain. The rock character is variable, ranging from rough weathered blocks to friable surfaces that require cautious hold selection. Occupying an open, high-altitude setting with various aspects, the crag is fully exposed to moorland winds, which accelerates drying but makes for cold conditions outside summer. The location lacks established traditional climb testpieces, functioning mainly as an exploratory venue for passing hill walkers and boulderers. The approach involves a lengthy, navigation-heavy trek across open moorland tracks. The single most vital factor when visiting Watchcrag is upland self-reliance; proper navigation tools, windproof clothing, and care around fragile rock edges are mandatory."

Region
Northumberland — Northumberland Grit
Rock type
sandstone
Altitude
220m
Exposure
medium
Seepage
medium

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