Despite three dry days (May 4–6) following the heavy 19.2mm deluge on May 3rd, today's light precipitation and persistently high humidity mean the rock has not had adequate drying time. The forecast shows rain on each of the next five days, so conditions are unlikely to improve soon.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
A wild gritstone edge on the moorland above Embsay, north of Skipton. Around 242 boulder problems on quality rock. BMC-owned since 2017 — free access. South-facing aspect means it dries quickly and catches the sun, making it excellent for cooler days and winter sessions. Outstanding moorland setting. 3.5km walk-in from Embsay Reservoir car park.
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 320m
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- S
- Problems
- 242
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7c
- Access
- BMC Owned
- Approach
- 25 min
Site Data
- Name
- Crookrise
- County
- Yorkshire
- Rock Type
- Gritstone
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- S
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 320m
- Latitude
- 53.9949
- Longitude
- -2.0174
- OS Grid Ref
- —
- Access Type
- BMC Owned
- Approach Time
- 25 min
- Problem Count
- 242
- Route Count
- —
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7c
- Trad Grades
- —
- Tidal
- No
- Parking Notes
- Embsay Reservoir car park. 3.5km walk-in across moorland.
- Condition Notes
- —
- ID
- 3f6f927d-cb50-4f6e-88bc-80da91d8b10c
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