ELEVATE: Route Climbing Competition 25/26
A four-round route climbing competition run across Parthian Southampton and Parthian Reading, each round featuring 4 top ropes and 4 lead climbs. Scoring uses the best three rounds plus the final, and competitors must climb at both venues at least once before the finals.
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When it runs
Four rounds alternating between Parthian Southampton and Parthian Reading: Round 1 29/10/25-11/11/25 (Southampton), Round 2 19/11/25-02/12/25 (Reading), Round 3 17/12/25-31/12/25 (Southampton), Round…
Where it is
Parthian Climbing Reading — bouldering + ropes in Reading. Standard adult entry is £16, though event pricing often differs.
Unit 33, Robert Cort Industrial Estate, Britten Road, Reading, RG2 0AU · Open in maps ↗
Wall opening hours
| Weekdays | 09:00 - 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Weekends | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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