Crags

Almscliff has had four consecutive dry days since the heavy 24.5mm deluge on May 3rd, with moderate temperatures and reasonable wind, but the exposed hilltop S/W aspect has aided drying. The rock surface should be largely dry on south-facing sections, but internal moisture from that significant rainfall event may linger — a visual and tactile check on arrival is essential before committing to climb.

Quayfoot Buttress has had a few days of light, scattered precipitation following a heavier spell on May 3rd, and today is mostly dry with only trace amounts forecast from mid-afternoon. The south-facing BVS rock should be largely dry through the late morning window, but persistent cloud cover, moderate humidity, and the sheltered position mean a visual check on arrival is essential before committing to climb.

The dolerite at Crag Lough has had roughly a day of drying since the last light rain on May 5th (1.3mm), and today is largely dry through the afternoon with moderate wind aiding surface drying. However, the north-facing aspect, high humidity, and light showers forecast from late afternoon onward mean conditions should be visually assessed on arrival — the rock may still hold residual dampness in sheltered corners.

Shepherd's Crag has had a mixed recent spell with light rain on several of the last few days (7.9mm on May 3rd, trace amounts since), but its south-facing aspect and non-porous BVS rock mean surface drying is relatively quick. A dry morning window today looks feasible, though the rock may carry residual dampness in sheltered spots and rain returns from tomorrow onward.

The last significant rain was 7.2mm on May 3rd, followed by three mostly dry days with moderate temperatures — the south aspect and partial wind exposure have aided drying, but scattered trace precipitation (0.4mm on May 5th, 0.2mm today) and average humidity around 75% mean internal moisture may linger. Conditions are borderline and a careful on-site assessment is essential before committing to climb today, with rain forecast from tomorrow making the coming days unsuitable.

The gorge has had three dry days (May 4–6) following a significant 18mm deluge on May 3, but the sheltered, enclosed nature of Trollers Gill means drying is slow, and today's light rain plus high overnight humidity add uncertainty. A dry window exists this afternoon (roughly 10:00–21:00) with humidity dropping to the low 60s, but climbers should visually check holds for residual seepage before committing.