​London University Bouldering Event LUBE is a student run, not for profit, national bouldering competition. It is open to any university teams wishing to compete. It was started in 2010 in response to the lack of affordable bouldering competitions aimed at student teams. LUBE has come a long way since the initial single round competition to a 4 round annual competition across the Autumn and Winter months. What is LUBE? LUBE takes place over 4 rounds at prominent venues across

The WallCrawl organised by www.exerk.com was an adventure of ambitious proportions. The aim to cycle and climb in all of the 7 major climbing (bouldering) walls in London in one day! I am pleased to say that the band of 12 epic individual (including myself) absolutely smashed it! The event was brilliantly organised by Annie @ www.exerk.com, with maps, cake stops and pre-organised discounts for the majority of the centres. The weather also being on our side made this an amazi

I had the privilege of meeting with Fred Stone Director of the Arch Climbing Wall on our pre-launch visit to the Building One, we've since asked him a few questions about his climbing career, the London Climbing scene and what the future has in store for the Arch Climbing Wall. When did you start climbing? I started climbing relatively late, around the age of 19 when I went to university. Right from the start bouldering was the side of it that appealed to me the most. What is

There a 2x very exciting developments from The Arch Climbing Wall Some rumours have been escelating recently about redevelopments happening across The Biscuit Factory complex, which has now been confirmed We can't find out much information about the new centre but the new site will be close to the current Buiscuit Factory site. The new sit named "Building One" will be a long term let nearby to the old one with decent natural light, tonnes of history, and simply a great layou

Choose your own path! When climbing indoors, the circuits and routes are carefully laid out for you to follow by our routesetters, but this doesn’t mean that you have to limit yourself to them. Make up your own routes, add in an extra handhold or two to a route that is just too hard for you, or if you’re finding the footwork on a route too hard, use holds of any colour while sticking to just the one colour for your hands. As our friends at the Climbing Works say, Rule #1 the

All climbers, regardless of age and experience (novice or competent) are now required to complete a registration form. This can be sped up by completing the form online before you come arrive at the Castle. Step 1: Which form is right for you? Unsupervised Climbing and Bouldering Registration: All unsupervised climbers/boulderers must complete this form. If you can put on a harness, tie in and belay safely you will be classed as a Roped Climber. If not, you will be restricte

It has been a month since London’s newest bouldering venue opened its doors to the public. On Wednesday 4th June Vauxwall’s official launch party took place with 3 competitions, spot prizes, special guests, Scarpa boot demo, bar and DJ. The party started at 4pm with the opening of the Fun Competition held in the Central and Café arches with a circuit set by Scarpa athlete and 7 times British Bouldering champion, Gaz Parry. The idea was to be as inclusive as possible and to en

On another very sunny climbing excursion this Monday 22nd July 2013, the London Climbing Guide headed for the enigmatic Boulder Park in the grounds of Fairlop Waters Country Park. Fairlop Waters Boulder Park is situated in the North East of London a short walk from Fairlop tube station on the Central Line, making it easily accessible from anywhere in London. The boulder park is one of those unique London locations that's a marvel to behold and more importantly climb, so we di

Well it’s official and It’s The Arch , hurrah! In a survey of over 250 London climbers conducted by the London Climbing Guides Facebook Page, we can officially say we have an answer to the question “What is the best climbing wall in London”? Topping the poll was the superb Arch 2 (A.k.a. The Biscuit Factory), A great triumph given the fact that the Centre only opened in March 2012 and whilst being a vast and comprehensive Centre only caters for bouldering, whereas other Cente