Peak District · climbing crag beta

Gardom's Edge climbing conditions.

Aspect-aware crag drying, rain and exposed-wind guidance for gritstone climbing.

Sunday 30 August 2026

Poor.

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

22/100
Seven-day outlook

Gardom's Edge day by day.

The headline stays short. Expand a day to compare recent rain, drying windows, surface state and the wind on the climb with more exposed ground above.

PoorThunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.22/100
278 m · representative sector

Main edge

22/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
3.3 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
4.6 mm
Face wind / gust
6 / 11 mph
Above-crag gust
14 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: Wind is somewhat stronger on open ground above the crag, where gusts reach about 15 mph.

Do not recommend climbing until the rock is completely dry.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorThunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.30/100
278 m · representative sector

Main edge

30/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
14.9 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
1.2 mm
Face wind / gust
11 / 24 mph
Above-crag gust
23 mph
Best drying window
5 p.m.–6 p.m.
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Do not recommend climbing until the rock is completely dry.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

UncertainGritstone may still be damp; wait for it to dry completely.45/100
278 m · representative sector

Main edge

45/100

Gritstone may still be damp; wait for it to dry completely.

Rock surface
Drying; check at the crag
Recent rain
1.3 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.0 mm
Face wind / gust
9 / 17 mph
Above-crag gust
17 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
Moderate

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Do not recommend climbing until the rock is completely dry.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorThunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.24/100
278 m · representative sector

Main edge

24/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
0.3 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
2.9 mm
Face wind / gust
8 / 14 mph
Above-crag gust
17 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Do not recommend climbing until the rock is completely dry.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

UncertainGritstone may still be damp; wait for it to dry completely.47/100
278 m · representative sector

Main edge

47/100

Gritstone may still be damp; wait for it to dry completely.

Rock surface
Probably dry
Recent rain
3.0 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.0 mm
Face wind / gust
11 / 20 mph
Above-crag gust
21 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
Low

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Do not recommend climbing until the rock is completely dry.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

UncertainGritstone may still be damp; wait for it to dry completely.45/100
278 m · representative sector

Main edge

45/100

Gritstone may still be damp; wait for it to dry completely.

Rock surface
Drying; check at the crag
Recent rain
1.5 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.0 mm
Face wind / gust
13 / 22 mph
Above-crag gust
22 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
Moderate

Wind: The cliff face and open ground above have broadly similar wind exposure.

Do not recommend climbing until the rock is completely dry.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

PoorRain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.3/100
278 m · representative sector

Main edge

3/100

Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
0.0 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
27.4 mm
Face wind / gust
5 / 16 mph
Above-crag gust
22 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The cliff face is in the lee of the southerly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 20 mph.

Do not recommend climbing until the rock is completely dry.

Did this match the crag?

A broad sector and surface report is enough; no route-level claim is needed.

Use it as a starting signal

Gritstone still needs an on-arrival check.

The forecast combines recent and expected rain with broad drying, humidity, dew and wind signals. The climb and open ground above the crag are treated separately where the mapped face gives useful shelter context.

Reviewed OSM cliff ways and broad face aspects, not route boundaries, exact belay positions or a climbing topo. Forecast-grid weather and representative sector geometry only. Check live access information and touch-test the rock before climbing.

Access: Check current landowner and BMC access information, seasonal restrictions and local notices before travelling.