Duddon Valley, Crag Band

This weekend (Sat 24 Aug) the KMC meet schedule promises climbing in the Duddon Valley. The plan is to climb at Crag Band (https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/crag_band-3149/, FRCC Duddon and Wrynose Guidebook p 117). It’s a large sprawling venue, in a gorgeous spot, with mostly, but not exclusively, single pitch climbing at a wide range of grades. It’s also, importantly, relatively quick drying.
Parking: Meet at Fickle Steps parking at 0930. (SD230974; w3w: sprinting.following.modest). The walk to the crag is about 40 minutes and can be wet.
Weather: The weather is really changeable at the moment and the forecast for Saturday is for showers and wind, but with low certainty. We’ll circulate a final decision on Friday afternoon as to whether the meet will go ahead.
If you plan on coming or have any questions drop us a line: s.d.price@ucl.ac.uk, 07713017740
Steve and Kath

Consensus of various forecasts, for SW Lakes, is for heavy rain and thunder overnight with a high likelihood (80%+) of heavy showers continuing through until Sat lunchtime and then possibly resuming late afternoon. Given the monsoon conditions for the last few days, and having been over in the Duddon yesterday, everything is currently totally saturated. So sadly, there is no alternative but to cancel Saturday’s meet. Let’s hope for an Indian Summer…..