Cairngorms · climbing crag beta

Stag Rocks climbing conditions.

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

Sunday 30 August 2026

Poor.

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

11/100
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PoorRain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.11/100
1057 m · representative sector

Main crag

11/100

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

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
1.1 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
9.3 mm
Face wind / gust
7 / 13 mph
Above-crag gust
14 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.23/100
1057 m · representative sector

Main crag

23/100

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

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
9.9 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
1.8 mm
Face wind / gust
9 / 18 mph
Above-crag gust
29 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The mapped face may be in the lee of the westerly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 30 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.14/100
1057 m · representative sector

Main crag

14/100

Thunder risk increases the seriousness of exposed climbing.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
5.0 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
8.0 mm
Face wind / gust
13 / 25 mph
Above-crag gust
32 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The mapped face may be in the lee of the southwesterly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 30 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.

PoorRecent rain leaves some drying uncertainty.35/100
1057 m · representative sector

Main crag

35/100

Recent rain leaves some drying uncertainty.

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
9.3 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.0 mm
Face wind / gust
7 / 14 mph
Above-crag gust
16 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.26/100
1057 m · representative sector

Main crag

26/100

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

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
2.1 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
1.7 mm
Face wind / gust
12 / 20 mph
Above-crag gust
28 mph
Best drying window
No clear drying window
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The mapped face may be in the lee of the westerly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 30 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.

PoorRain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.37/100
1057 m · representative sector

Main crag

37/100

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

Rock surface
Wet or seeping
Recent rain
7.5 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.9 mm
Face wind / gust
17 / 25 mph
Above-crag gust
36 mph
Best drying window
2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Greasy-rock risk
High

Wind: The mapped face may be in the lee of the westerly wind, but open ground above the crag is more exposed, with gusts around 35 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.

PossibleRecent rain leaves some drying uncertainty.71/100
1057 m · representative sector

Main crag

71/100

Recent rain leaves some drying uncertainty.

Rock surface
Damp or patchy
Recent rain
2.4 mm / 24 h
Climbing-window rain
0.0 mm
Face wind / gust
7 / 12 mph
Above-crag gust
16 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.

Some sectors may be usable, but shaded, polished or seeping sections could remain poor.

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

Granite 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.