Winter Bouldering League 2025-2026
Each round consists of 20 blocs from V0 to V8+ on the competition wall, climbed with unlimited attempts, with 1000 points per boulder shared among everyone who completes it. Six age categories from junior under 12 to vet 45+.
Book or read more on Boulder UK's site ↗
When it runs
Four rounds across the winter season, culminating in a showcase final; final round doors 9:30am, competition 10:00am, finals 4:30pm
Where it is
Boulder UK — bouldering in Preston. Standard adult entry is £15, though event pricing often differs.
3B Carnfield Place, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 8AN · Open in maps ↗
Wall opening hours
| Weekdays | Mon-Fri 10am-10pm (Wed opens 7am) |
|---|---|
| Weekends | 10am-7pm |
Also on at Boulder UK
- Monthly session running 6:30pm to 8pm18:30Women'sWomenFree (included with entry to the wall)
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- 7 Mar–8 Mar 202608:30CompetitionOpen to allPast
Qualification round of 30 problems set with everyone in mind on the Saturday, followed by IFSC-style semi-final and final rounds on the Sunday. £4,000 prize money plus product prizes. Categories are Senior (17-44, including U19), Veterans (45-59) and Super Veterans (60+).
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- 29 May 2026Climbing Hut Ellesmere Port · Ellesmere Port, North WestLeagueOpen to allPast
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- 19 Oct 2023–7 Mar 2024Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Stockport · Stockport, North WestLeagueOpen to all50p per scorecard per roundPast
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