Southwest Schools' Bouldering League 2026-27 — Round 1
12 Oct 2026
TCA The Mothership, Bristol
Round 1 of the Southwest Schools' Bouldering League 2026-27, hosted at TCA The Mothership, Bristol. Schools-only team/individual format.
Climbing Gyms & Events in South West (North)
22 gyms and 23 upcoming events across South West (North)
Upcoming Events in South West (North)
View all eventsBristol Climbing Championship
24 Oct 2026
Redpoint Bristol, Bristol
We're setting 12 epic routes, each one tougher (and worth more points) than the last. Test yourself on as many as you can, with your top two scores counting towards qualification. The finalists will battle it out, high on the headwall, to crown Bristol's King and Queen of Climbing! Youth comp AM, Open comp PM.
YCS SWN R4
24 Oct 2026
Green Spider Climbing, Hereford
The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide.
La Sportiva Winter Boulder League - Temple Round 01
29 Oct 2026
Flashpoint Bristol - Temple, Bristol
Each Flashpoint site hosts its own league, with 3 rounds in Cardiff, 3 in Swansea and 4 shared rounds across our two Bristol sites. Expect fresh comp blocs, great vibes, and prizes for each round and the overall league winners, courtesy of La Sportiva and our partner stores.
La Sportiva Winter Boulder League - Round 1
29 Oct 2026
Flashpoint Bristol, Bristol
Round 1 of the La Sportiva Winter Boulder League, 18:00-20:30. Sponsored by La Sportiva and Up and Under Outdoor Gear. Part of three separate leagues across Bristol (4 rounds, split between Flashpoint Temple Meads and Flashpoint Easton), Cardiff (3 rounds) and Swansea (3 rounds).
Reading Lead Open
31 Oct 2026
Parthian Climbing Reading, Reading
Parthian Reading's Lead Open, with qualifier routes sponsored by Kong and Temple, a market from Parthian, DMM, GiriGiri, Beta Bling and BeeKind, mini comps run by Kong and DMM, plus a BBQ and special cafe menu all day. Early bird tickets £25 for adults, £15 for U16s (50% off for members).
Climbing Gyms in South West (North)
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Northway Climbing Centre
Newbury
Climb. Socialise. Relax
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The Climbing Hangar Bristol
Bristol
City-centre bouldering gym with two floors of varied routes and a strong community
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270 Climbing
Gloucester
Set on the edge of the Cotswolds, in between Cheltenham and Gloucester, we have a range of indoor (air-conned!) and outdoor aerial adventure activities. We have one of the tallest and most unique roped climbing gyms in the UK with indoor and outdoor lead, top rope, speed walls and auto belay climbing available. We also have one of the most comprehensive bouldering centres in the country. Then there’s our exciting & accessible Fun Walls climbing area, plus we’re also home to one of the tallest and most challenging ropes courses in Europe!
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Ascent Climbing
Bath
Bath's first public indoor climbing centre, based at the Sulis Club on Claverton Down.
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Boulders Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Dedicated bouldering centre (sister site to Boulders Cardiff) with 120+ problems, a training area and an on-site cafe.
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Brookes Climb
Oxford
Oxfordshire's largest climbing centre at 900m2+, with three bouldering zones, a circuit board, 22 lead lines and 12 top-rope lines.
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Climbing Hangar Reading
Reading
It's not a climbing centre, it's The Climbing Hangar. We're on a mission to inspire bolder living through indoor climbing and we're ready to introduce you to bouldering, one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Get strong, have fun, and meet new people over your favourite new hobby. Why not book a climb and see what all the fuss is about?
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Flashpoint Bristol
Bristol
Popular bouldering gym with Kilter board Moon board and woody — a firm favourite with Bristol climbers
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Flashpoint Easton
Bristol
Large bouldering gym with great natural light and an innovative layout in East Bristol
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Gallery Bouldering Oxford
Oxford
Stylish bouldering gym in a former art gallery with a pizza cafe and a friendly community feel
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Green Spider Climbing
Hereford
Herefordshire's premier indoor climbing and bouldering wall: roughly 2,000m² of roped climbing and 100+ boulder problems, plus a training area.
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LUMA Climbing
Bath
Bath's first dedicated bouldering/training facility, built around automated and systems-style training walls for intermediate/advanced climbers.
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Oakwood
Wokingham
Oakwood hosts both residential and day activities for schools, youth groups and more throughout the year. We offer a wide range of adventure sports, superb accommodation, and an outstanding on-site climbing centre; all with the same goal of seeing young people challenge themselves and grow to reach their full potential.
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Parthian Reading
Reading
Our Reading gym is located just outside of the town centre. With ample parking, or a 30-minute walk from Reading Station, we cater for climbers from all over Berkshire. We offer Intro Courses for kids and adults, Beginners and Coaching sessions for 16+ and, for those kids who want to progress and potentially compete, we run our NICAS course throughout term time.
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Redpoint Bristol
Bristol
Popular roped climbing centre with a well-regarded cafe and growing bouldering section
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Rockstar Bouldering Techno
Swindon
Swindon indoor climbing centre with bouldering, roped climbing, auto belays, a strength and conditioning gym and the Crux café and bar.
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Rockstar Climbing Centre
Swindon
Swindon's community climbing centre, offering bouldering, roped climbing & clip'n'climb, making it one of the most complete climbing facilities in the South West.
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Slough Climbing Wall
Slough
7.5m, 150m2 wall inside the Slough Ice Arena building offering roped climbing plus bouldering and auto-belays.
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TCA The Church
Bristol
Roped and bouldering centre inside a 15th-century church in St Werburghs, Bristol's first indoor climbing centre (opened 1992 as Undercover Rock).
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TCA The Mothership
Bristol
The Climbing Academy's first centre (opened 2008): a two-floor bouldering centre near Barton Hill with a gym area, café and shop.
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The Arc Chippenham
Chippenham
Newest Climbing Academy (TCA) site, combining roped walls, two bouldering rooms, an outdoor wall and a public cafe.
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The Climbing Academy, The Mothership
Bristol
Modern bouldering gym in Barton Hill with a gym area strength training and popular movement courses
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