Crags

The rock has had roughly 24 hours of drying since the last light rain (1.3mm on May 6th), with today remaining dry and moderate southerly winds aiding evaporation on this south-facing venue. However, several days of light but persistent precipitation (May 1–6 totalling ~9.3mm) combined with high ambient humidity (~73–81%) mean some seepage areas and sheltered faces may still hold residual moisture.

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 Cromlech Boulders have had a damp week with light but frequent precipitation, and today sees only trace amounts; the SW/W-facing rhyolite should be largely surface-dry by late morning but high humidity (77%) and overcast skies limit confidence. A good window exists midday through early evening, but climbers should check holds for residual dampness on arrival.

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.

Light rain fell yesterday (2.5mm) and today has seen only a trace (0.3mm), but high humidity (avg 80% over the last week) and limited sunshine at 400m mean surface moisture may linger in sheltered spots. The exposed, wind-swept plateau and non-porous rhyolite favour quick drying, so a morning climbing window before the light afternoon drizzle looks plausible — but visual assessment on arrival is essential.