James Squire

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James Squire is a top British boulderer, mainly operating in the south of England. He has established many grade 8 boulder problems. His crowning achievement so far is the first ascent of The World is Yours (8C) at Biblins Cave.

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News Paradise Found 8C First Ascent at Hartland Quay by James Squire

James Squire has added a new 8C to Hartland Quay, Devon, just a few metres to the left of Tom Randall's famous crack climb "The Kraken". Paradise Found starts in the middle of the roof and climbs directly out finishing on the obvious ju...

9 29 Jun, 2022

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

2020 will be a year that most will hastily forget, with COVID-19 overshadowing the majority of the year. With much of the UK locked down throughout 2020, it's a wonder that we have much to reflect upon at all in our annual roundup.

5 28 Dec, 2020

News James Squire Climbs Power of Now (Font 8C) in a Session

James Squire has climbed Giuliano Cameroni's Power of Now (Font 8C) in a single session. The stunning line in Magic Wood, Switzerland, climbs through a 60 degree roof and features huge, powerful moves.

6 1 Sep, 2020

News Second Font 8C for James Squire at Biblins Cave

James Squire has climbed a new Font 8C at Biblins Cave in Gloucestershire and named it Ambition. This is...

3 22 Jun, 2020

News Two New Dartmoor 8B / +s by James Squire

In recent weeks, James Squire has added two new problems to Bovey Woods, which sits above Bovey Tracey with...

2 5 Nov, 2019

News Font 8C for James Squire in Rocklands

James Squire has had a productive trip to Rocklands, South Africa, ticking Spray of Light, a Font 8C first climbed by Daniel...

3 1 Jul, 2019

News New Dartmoor Boulder Problems for James Squire

James Squire has added two hard boulder problems on Saddle Tor, Dartmoor. The first problem, Take a Chance on...

20 Feb, 2019

News New Font 8C at Biblins Cave from James Squire

8 3 Sep, 2018

News The Never Ending Story 8B+ for James Squire

21 14 Aug, 2017

News James Squire on Form in Magic Wood

5 30 Aug, 2016

News V11 / 12 Dartmoor First Ascents for James Squire

26 Dec, 2014

News Quick Grit 8As for 17 year old James Squire

2 18 Mar, 2014

News Font 8A at The Cuttings for Young Pair

13 8 Jan, 2013

News First Font 8A for 15 Year-old James Squire

13 1 Feb, 2012

Latest Reviews for James's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

8 27 Aug

OTS 2025 - Our Best of the Show

The Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up, and after a few quiet years post-Covid, 2025 saw a strong showing for new ideas and interesting products. Here are our highlights of the show - the items our review team are going to be fighting over next...

20 13 Jun

Indoor Beginner's Bouldering Shoes

Today's novice climbers are bouldering to a harder level than ever before. To meet these needs, modern indoor beginner's shoes are designed to offer that bit more performance, taking you from entry level into the mid grades. Here we test the best...

2 12 Nov, 2024

La Sportiva G-Summit - Do They Work for UK Winter Climbers?

The G-Summit is billed as 'the new benchmark for high-altitude technical mountaineering'. So should...

36 7 Nov, 2024

Supportive Approach Shoes

Lighter and more nimble than boots, more capable on steep rocky ground than a trail shoe, approach shoes are the all-terrain 4x4...

57 21 Oct, 2024

La Sportiva Miura VS - If it ain't broke...

The Miura VS has been a much-loved favourite for over 15 years, says Tim Hill, and in a world of soft climbing...

31 17 Apr, 2024

Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power...

26 2 Feb, 2024

Latest News from James's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The New Petzl WHISPER® Harness

The WHISPER® harness is perfect for climbers and mountaineers seeking minimal weight and maximum mobility. Its MATRYX® fabric ensures comfort, durability and compact design. A slim waist belt and leg loops provide freedom of movement, while fiv...

10 11 Feb

La Sportiva launches UK recycling programme

A new recycling programme has been launched in the UK by La Sportiva, aiming to provide an easy way for people to recycle footwear and clothing when it reaches the end of its life.

5 19 Jul, 2022

New Climbing Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

For the past couple of months, we've been finding out about all the shiny new gear that's hitting the shops this Autumn/Winter. We've taken a look at everything from the latest harnesses and helmets, to new rock shoes and cool cams. Take a peak:

9 12 Oct, 2021