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Chapel Head Scar Conditions
July 05, 2010, 10:38:09 am
Looks like the peregrines had a successful nest and Chapel Head is back open for business :bounce:

All bone dry on Friday and Saturday.  Some very superficial dustiness, but most of the easier stuff has seen ascents over the last few days.

No idea if yesterdays rain had any effect...

Get to it!

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#1 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
July 22, 2010, 09:06:32 am
Any ideas how wet/dry it will be this evening if dry through the day?

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#2 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
July 22, 2010, 10:19:13 am
No useful info to add, but if you head down tonight then a report would be muchos appreciated!

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#3 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
July 28, 2010, 08:36:10 pm
Almost all routes climbable today. Bottom of routes around wargames were "black" but the splunge was mostly avoidable, although I find clunge generally un-avoidable.

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#4 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 02, 2010, 10:24:04 pm
Anyone got more recent updates?

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#5 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 03, 2010, 07:47:18 am
Go for it - most routes if not all were dry on Saturday with little rain since then.  There's a bit more rain this morning but expected to clear by this afternoon and I don't reckon it will make much difference as it's only drizzly rain.

I'm planning on heading there tonight anyway so, touch wood, all stays good.

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#6 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 03, 2010, 08:47:41 am
Thanks for that, may head up Thursday.

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#7 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 03, 2010, 10:09:21 am
Anything in particular you want checking out?

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#8 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 03, 2010, 04:50:02 pm
Prime Evil and Phantom Zone in particular  :thumbsup:

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#9 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 04, 2010, 07:42:58 am
Didn't get your post before I left, sorry.  Anyway was in the area of Phantom Zone and it looked dry, although there was rain overnight and still is raining a bit this morning. Depends on the weather for today and tomorrow to be honest.

Did not go as far as Prime Evil but I would hazard a safe guess that it would have been dry yesterday judging by the little seepage that was present.  Another day and it would have all been dry as a bone but now it all hangs in the balance...  I will keep an eye on the weather today and let you know if it's likely to be dry tomorrow.  Don't blame me if it turns out to be wet though  ;)

EDIT:  Forgot to mention that all routes looked climbable from bottom at the time in spite of my post about the rain overnight

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#10 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 09, 2010, 11:15:12 am
How's it looking up there at the mo? I'm up that way this week at the trade show in Kendal and keen pay a visit. Thanks in advance

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#11 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 09, 2010, 12:14:40 pm
Will hopefully be there tomorrow evening, can post update Wednesday morning.

Bit too much rain for my liking at the minute though.  What days are you likely to be up?

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#12 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 09, 2010, 09:40:47 pm
Cheers Scaggado; Tuesday eve,and Wed and Thurs. I've never been so keen as colmans :thumbsup: Somebody recommended Scout Scar as it was close to Kendal, then someone else said it was a bit shit...is it worth an evening hit or sack it and stay with Chapel Head?
Any good van dosses near by?
Nice one
Jon

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#13 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 09, 2010, 10:29:18 pm
Not dossed in a van round here, but I don't reckon you'd have trouble finding somewhere.

Depends on the grades you climb at.  If you can climb 6c limestone you'll be ok at Chapel.  Any less and you'll find it pretty hard going.

Scout scar is ok not too bad, but if it was a toss up between chapel head and scout scar chapel wins hands down every time.  The place is full of brilliant routes.  Also if it is a bit wet, certain areas of CH may stay dry (I accept no responsibility if it isn't!!).  If it's pissing it down indoors would be your best bet if you can stand it.

I'll be there Tuesday evening weather permitting, so won't be much help with conditions I'm afraid.  Some routes dry quickly others don't.  The walk in is not too bad so it's worth gambling sometimes.

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#14 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
August 17, 2010, 11:28:55 am
Well I am glad to report that it was mint, even with the odd drizzle. Even the bottom of 'Electric Warrior' was dry and a highlight getting the flash on this.  What a crag, fuckin loved it, truly great climbing.

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#15 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
September 11, 2010, 08:53:21 pm
Does anyone know the current state of play?

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#16 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
September 15, 2010, 02:01:53 pm
Guessing current state is dripping?
How is the tick situation? Anyone picked any up in last few weeks?

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#17 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
September 15, 2010, 02:04:58 pm
Crag only really just about came back into play on Sunday aftie. Desperate to get up this weekend but there's no chance I imagine. Wet as a nuns pocket.

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#18 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
September 15, 2010, 02:07:32 pm
Been for the last two Sundays with the boy Lard. Neither of us have had any tick experiences and Lard spent the entire time grubbing around on the floor.
I'd guess it will be soggy now but if you do head up there before Sunday a conditions report* would be appreciated, last time I checked the weather was looking pretty good from this afternoon onwards through the weekend but it might be too late...

* specifically Surfing With The Alien

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#19 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
September 25, 2010, 01:01:26 pm
Anybody about care to guess as to the level of gop?

If Chapel Hatpegs out, what about Trollers minge?

2 guesses for the price of one. If you like.

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#20 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
September 26, 2010, 09:49:30 pm
After the torrent of positive feedback on here we went to CH anyway. Everything right of midair had wet patches and was unclimbable all day, barring Tufa KH which was bizarrely dry. Routes on the first buttress, ie Surfing, Zantom etc were virtually dry. For everything else I'd give it a few days.

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#21 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
October 11, 2010, 08:33:16 pm
Anyone been last few days. Thinking of going tomorrow. Been dry and sunny for a while now.

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#22 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
June 28, 2011, 03:26:29 pm
Access delayed a week, so folks may go as of Sunday the 10th. Slag.

http://www.frcc.co.uk/conservation_birdrestrictions.asp

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#23 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
July 08, 2011, 10:32:51 pm
Right. Any of you Lakes lads fancy looking at the crag tomorrow, whilst you're out bumming in the woods? Making sure the nesting restriction signs are all in place till Sunday, of course.

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#24 Re: Chapel Head Scar Conditions
July 24, 2011, 10:45:26 pm
Some seepage on a couple of routes (Phantom Zone, War Games, Electric Warrior, Tricky Pricky Ears) but most stuff dry or drying in the searing heat.

 

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