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News Solly Kemball Dorey climbs new Font 8C+ / V16 in Cornwall

Solly Kemball Dorey has made the first ascent of a new Font 8C+/V16 at Trewethet Cliff (North) in Cornwall, naming it The Trident.

2 29 Aug

Fri Night Vid POSEIDON'S PLAYGROUND - Cornish Coastal Bouldering

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to the South-West, where Solly Kemball Dorey and Mikey Cleverdon help uncover the charm, and challenges, of Cornish coastal bouldering.

17 Jan

Interview Solly Kemball Dorey on his ascent of Foundations Edge, 8C

Solly Kemball Dorey tells us about his ascent of Dave Graham's classic Val de Bagnes boulder, Foundations Edge, 8C.

2 20 Nov, 2024

News Aidan Roberts repeats Poseidon's Wrath, 8C

Aidan Roberts has made the first repeat of Solly Kemball-Dorey's 'magnum opus', Poseidon's Wrath...

14 Oct, 2024

News Isles of Wonder Sit, 8C+, receives third ascent

Solly Kemball Dorey has made the third ascent of Aidan Roberts' 8C+ boulder, Isles of Wonder SDS, at...

3 29 May, 2024

News Climbing the Fontainebleau Big Five in a Day

Solly K.D. writes about how he ended up climbing all of the Big Five classic climbs from 7C to 8A at Cuvier...

6 21 Mar, 2024

News New 8C for Solly Kemball Dorey

Solly Kemball Dorey has made the first ascent of Poseidon's Wraith, a new 8C at Trewethet Cliff in Cornwall.

3 5 Sep, 2023

Interview Solly Kemball Dorey on his 8B+ FA, Tempest in a Teapot

3 13 Apr, 2023

News New Font 8B+ for Solly Kemball-Dorey at Hartland, Devon

22 Oct, 2020

Latest Reviews for Solly'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.

9 27 Aug

Scarpa RS Pro WP-Y Kids Boots

With its forgiving fit, supportive and grippy sole, and quality nubuck upper, Scarpa's RS Pro WP-Y is a great boot for younger walkers. Apprentice reviewer Edith Bailey checks it out.

3 26 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

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Scarpa Rapid XT

With the Rapid XT, walking comfort may come first, but on-the-rock performance is a close second. This is a capable approach shoe that feels...

14 Apr

Scarpa Ribelle Run 2

The Ribelle Run 2.0 is a massive improvement over the original, says Rob Greenwood. Whilst marketed primarily as a running shoe, its solid...

10 3 Apr

Latest News from Solly's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar, 2024

Why choose a Tendon rope?

A long established brand from the Czech Republic who has been at the forefront of rope manufacture and development for decades, Tendon have been leading the way in rope technology advancement. Manufactured at their Lanex factory in the EU, Tendon are also a...

21 Aug, 2023

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May, 2023