Can I climb todayReading the forecast.
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- Fast‑drying sectors only
- Wet
- Now
- When it dries
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Almscliff Crag after rain
Almscliff Crag: gritstone boulders in open country, in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The nearest other areas here are Caley (6 km), Ilkley Moor (14 km) and Shipley Glen (17 km).
Is Almscliff Crag dry today?
The answer at the top of this page comes from the Met Office's forecast and how fast gritstone dries, and it's updated through the day. Nobody checks the rock in person, so touch the holds before you climb.
How long does Almscliff Crag take to dry after rain?
Almscliff is gritstone, which soaks up rain and stays weak inside for a while after the surface looks dry. These times are the model's estimates, tuned on Fontainebleau sandstone and not checked here. After a proper soaking (2 mm of rain or more), sunny, windy boulders need about 14 hours of dry weather, most of the boulders about 24 hours, and shaded ones about 34 hours. A light shower needs less. Wind, sun and dry air shorten the wait, and above about 92% humidity the model won't call the rock dry.
Can you climb at Almscliff Crag when the rock is wet?
Wet grit is weaker and holds can break. If a hold feels cool or damp, leave it for another day.