Right now

Temp11°C

Wind5 km/h

Gusts8 km/h

Humidity72.5%

Rain 48hdry

Last rain56h ago

Assessment

Should be dry

Sandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Spring to Autumn

7-day forecast

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Today Monday 28 September

Caution

Temp0°C

Raindry

Wind5 km/h

Gusts8 km/h

Humidity73%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

10:00 — dry — — null%

18:00 11° dry 5 — 72.5%

19:00 10° dry 6 — 79.7%

20:00 9° dry 2 — 80.9%

21:00 8° dry 4 — 84.4%

Tue Tuesday 29 September

Good

Temp15°C

Raindry

Wind29 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity85%

Should be dry

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 8° dry 12 — 97.2%

07:00 9° dry 14 — 95.9%

08:00 11° dry 18 — 88.2%

09:00 13° dry 23 — 83.7%

10:00 14° dry 28 — 79.1%

11:00 15° dry 30 — 78.7%

12:00 15° dry 33 — 82.4%

13:00 16° dry 35 — 82.6%

14:00 15° dry 30 — 88.4%

15:00 15° dry 26 — 92.1%

16:00 15° dry 24 — 94.5%

17:00 14° dry 20 — 98.5%

18:00 15° dry 21 — 98.9%

19:00 15° dry 21 — 97.9%

20:00 15° dry 21 — 98.6%

21:00 15° dry 21 — 98.5%

Wed Wednesday 30 September

Poor

Temp18°C

Rain4mm

Wind19 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity71%

4.3mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 17° 2mm 24 — 94.8%

07:00 17° 0.8mm 28 — 94.2%

08:00 17° 0.6mm 26 — 93.9%

09:00 17° dry 22 — 92.9%

10:00 17° dry 18 — 87.1%

11:00 18° dry 18 — 77.5%

12:00 19° dry 21 — 71.4%

13:00 19° dry 21 — 66.8%

14:00 19° dry 22 — 62.3%

15:00 18° dry 19 — 64.4%

16:00 18° dry 17 — 69.4%

17:00 17° dry 15 — 73.8%

18:00 14° dry 11 — 84.1%

19:00 13° dry 10 — 85.5%

20:00 13° dry 12 — 85.2%

21:00 13° dry 14 — 84.9%

Thu Thursday 1 October

Caution

Temp15°C

Rain0.1mm

Wind21 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity73%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 10° dry 10 — 95.1%

12:00 15° dry 21 — 73.3%

18:00 12° dry 10 — 81.2%

Fri Friday 2 October

Poor

Temp16°C

Rain1mm

Wind21 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity85%

1.4mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 12° 0.5mm 14 — 86.9%

12:00 16° 0.5mm 21 — 84.5%

18:00 14° 0.4mm 14 — 93.9%

Sat Saturday 3 October

Caution

Temp13°C

Rain0.1mm

Wind17 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity65%

Drying — 18h since rainSandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 10° dry 13 — 97.4%

12:00 13° dry 17 — 65%

18:00 10° dry 9 — 84.7%

Sun Sunday 4 October

Caution

Temp15°C

Raindry

Wind23 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity76%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 7° dry 12 — 88.3%

12:00 15° dry 23 — 75.6%

18:00 14° dry 19 — 86.4%

Mon Monday 5 October

Caution

Temp17°C

Rain0.1mm

Wind30 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity80%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 14° dry 24 — 93.9%

12:00 17° dry 30 — 80.3%

18:00 14° dry 20 — 93.3%

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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