Can I climb todayTomorrow: No. 20.5 mm of rain forecast.
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- Fast‑drying sectors only
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- Now
- When it dries
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Churnet after rain
Churnet: sandstone boulders in the forest, in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The nearest other areas here are Peak District grit (41 km), Forest Rock (56 km) and Pantymwyn (89 km).
Is Churnet dry today?
The answer at the top of this page comes from the Met Office's forecast and how fast sandstone dries, and it's updated through the day. Nobody checks the rock in person, so touch the holds before you climb.
How long does Churnet take to dry after rain?
the Churnet Valley is sandstone, 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 18 hours of dry weather, most of the forest about 30 hours, and shaded ones about 42 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 Churnet when the rock is wet?
Wet sandstone breaks. If a hold feels cool or damp, leave it for another day.