Lake District · climbing crag beta

Great Napes climbing conditions.

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

Saturday 29 August 2026

Poor.

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

22/100
Seven-day outlook

Great Napes 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
759 m · representative sector

Main crag

22/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
5.9 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
4.4 mm
Face wind / gust
4 / 9 mph
Above-crag gust
10 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.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

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.12/100
759 m · representative sector

Main crag

12/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
6.2 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
7.5 mm
Face wind / gust
11 / 20 mph
Above-crag gust
22 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.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

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.20/100
759 m · representative sector

Main crag

20/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
12.2 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
2.7 mm
Face wind / gust
11 / 22 mph
Above-crag gust
26 mph
Best drying window
3 p.m.–6 p.m.
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: Wind is somewhat stronger on open ground above the crag, where gusts reach about 25 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

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.31/100
759 m · representative sector

Main crag

31/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
3.3 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.8 mm
Face wind / gust
13 / 20 mph
Above-crag gust
23 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.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

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.18/100
759 m · representative sector

Main crag

18/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
3.3 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
5.7 mm
Face wind / gust
4 / 7 mph
Above-crag gust
8 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.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

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.27/100
759 m · representative sector

Main crag

27/100

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

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
12.6 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.6 mm
Face wind / gust
7 / 13 mph
Above-crag gust
15 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.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

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.20/100
759 m · representative sector

Main crag

20/100

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

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
16.2 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
2.8 mm
Face wind / gust
14 / 24 mph
Above-crag gust
27 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 25 mph.

Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.

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

Volcanic rock 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.