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PEAK DISTRICT — CHEW VALLEY · GRITSTONE

Wimberry Rocks climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp24°C
Wind10.5 km/h
Gusts15 km/h
Humidity54.45%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Warm — friction won't be optimal

7-day forecast

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Today Thursday 13 August
Good
Temp24°C
Rain0mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts15 km/h
Humidity54%
No recent rain
  • Warm — friction not optimal
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
21:00 24° 0mm 11 15 54.45%
Fri Friday 14 August
Good
Temp20°C
Rain0mm
Wind18 km/h
Gusts26 km/h
Humidity76%
No recent rain
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0mm 8 12 89.28%
09:00 18° 0mm 13 18 85.94%
12:00 20° 0mm 18 25 76.05%
15:00 21° 0mm 18 26 75%
18:00 20° 0mm 19 28 78.56%
21:00 17° 0mm 15 21 75.15%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts29 km/h
Humidity58%
No recent rain
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 11 19 90.44%
09:00 13° 0mm 15 24 74.59%
12:00 15° 0mm 15 24 59.65%
15:00 17° 0mm 18 29 56.65%
18:00 16° 0mm 17 27 60.93%
21:00 14° 0mm 12 21 73.97%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp15°C
Rain0mm
Wind14 km/h
Gusts27 km/h
Humidity63%
No recent rain
  • Good friction range for gritstone
  • Low humidity — good for grip
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0mm 10 17 83.78%
09:00 12° 0mm 11 22 70.04%
12:00 14° 0mm 13 26 64.47%
15:00 16° 0mm 14 27 61.78%
18:00 15° 0mm 13 23 63.59%
21:00 14° 0mm 10 16 78.16%
Mon Monday 17 August
Good
Temp16°C
Rain0mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts29 km/h
Humidity67%
No recent rain
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0mm 11 17 90.79%
09:00 13° 0mm 12 23 81.36%
12:00 15° 0mm 15 28 70.24%
15:00 17° 0mm 16 29 63.87%
18:00 18° 0mm 15 26 68.9%
21:00 16° 0mm 16 25 83.66%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain4.8mm
Wind26 km/h
Gusts46 km/h
Humidity79%
4.8mm rain forecastWindy — 26 km/h, gusts 46 km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 14° 1.05mm 24 38 96.15%
09:00 15° 0.82mm 26 44 90.3%
12:00 16° 0.79mm 26 46 83.4%
15:00 17° 0.47mm 26 46 75.19%
18:00 16° 0.49mm 24 40 82.66%
21:00 14° 0mm 21 34 90.51%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain1.3mm
Wind22 km/h
Gusts42 km/h
Humidity68%
1.3mm rain forecast
  • Good friction range for gritstone
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 11° 0.15mm 19 30 94.36%
09:00 12° 0.23mm 20 37 84.49%
12:00 14° 0.45mm 23 42 69.6%
15:00 15° 0.3mm 22 40 66.47%
18:00 14° 0mm 20 35 69.15%
21:00 13° 0.19mm 17 27 82.71%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp14°C
Rain2.1mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts40 km/h
Humidity69%
2.1mm rain forecast
  • Good friction range for gritstone
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.32mm 17 27 93.44%
09:00 11° 0mm 18 34 81.67%
12:00 14° 0.63mm 20 38 70.59%
15:00 15° 0.59mm 22 40 67.29%
18:00 14° 0.51mm 20 34 71.67%
21:00 13° 0mm 18 28 83.19%
Wimberry Rocks, often called the 'Jewel of the Chew', is an imposing mountain gritstone amphitheatre perched high above the Greenfield Valley. The rock is immaculate, fiercely steep gritstone featuring giant overhangs, pristine slabs, and towering arêtes. Facing northwest at high altitude, the crag catches minimal sun and suffers from cold winds, resulting in slow drying times after wet weather. The climbing here is serious, physical, and highly exposed, renowned for high-grade trad testpieces alongside classic hard lines like Freddie's Origin. The approach requires a demanding 30 to 40 minute steep mountain hike from the Dovestone Reservoir car park. The severe exposure, high altitude, and tough walk-in make warm weather and good fitness essential.

About Wimberry Rocks

Wimberry Rocks, often called the 'Jewel of the Chew', is an imposing mountain gritstone amphitheatre perched high above the Greenfield Valley. The rock is immaculate, fiercely steep gritstone featuring giant overhangs, pristine slabs, and towering arêtes. Facing northwest at high altitude, the crag catches minimal sun and suffers from cold winds, resulting in slow drying times after wet weather. The climbing here is serious, physical, and highly exposed, renowned for high-grade trad testpieces alongside classic hard lines like Freddie's Origin. The approach requires a demanding 30 to 40 minute steep mountain hike from the Dovestone Reservoir car park. The severe exposure, high altitude, and tough walk-in make warm weather and good fitness essential.

Region
Peak District — Chew Valley
Rock type
gritstone
Aspect
north-west-facing
Altitude
450m
Exposure
high
Seepage
medium