Billy Ridal

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Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Date of birth: 1st May 1997
Age: 28 years old
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8c+
Hardest Sport (Flash): 8b
Hardest Trad (Worked): E11
Notable Partnerships
Alex Waterhouse
Contributors
117 contributions since 26th November 2021.
17 contributions since 13th March 2025.
ben
3 contributions since 17th July 2025.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Date of birth: 1st May 1997
Age: 28 years old
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8c+
Hardest Sport (Flash): 8b
Hardest Trad (Worked): E11
Notable Partnerships
Alex Waterhouse
Contributors
117 contributions since 26th November 2021.
17 contributions since 13th March 2025.
ben
3 contributions since 17th July 2025.

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Ascents

33 recorded ascents.

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Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Mr. Hyde 8c+ Lead | worked 17th Aug 2020
La Fabela 8c+ Lead | worked 30th Oct 2024
5 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBzEJwvNpFO/
Make it Funky 8c Lead | worked 16th Jul 2020

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a9Ner02qis
Intercooler 8c Lead | worked 24th Jul 2020
True North 8c Lead | worked 11th Jun 2021
The Nose 8b+ Lead | worked 10th Nov 2023
With Alex Waterhouse.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4oqfnxQ714

[2] https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dKWKNXjgHSbHQuVtjhvCb?si=_dV28VKSQ7GB_D-Y5v3ANQ
Bricktop 8b Lead | flash 6th Aug 2022
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
The Big Island 8C Boulder | worked 12th Mar 2025 8C
17 sessions.

17 sessions since 2021, two dedicated seasons and multiple leg injuries. The first boulder that has kept me hooked for such a sustained period. A big fight even on the send, such a joy to battle through those slopes. Made up.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/coquibus_rumont-21628/the_big_island-352668

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/DHRJDPMtk0T/?img_index=1

[3] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/03/billy_ridal_talks_about_climbing_his_longest_project_to_date_the_big_island_8c-73924

[4] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHl45K7tE5c/
The Never Ending Story (Part 1+2) 8B+ Boulder | worked 25th Oct 2019
Superman SDS 8B+ Boulder | worked 16th Oct 2020
From Shallow Water to Riverbed 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st May 2023
Power of Now 8B+ Boulder | worked 26th May 2023 8B+ (soft)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMgVlVu8AA/
The Book Club 8B+ Boulder | worked 24th Jul 2023
Get Railed 8B+ Boulder | worked 31st Jul 2023
Dandelion Mind 8B+ Boulder | worked 11th May 2025 8B+

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJhaAZGNpcl/
Half Lamb, Half Machine 8B Boulder | worked 27th Sep 2020
Fat Lip 8B Boulder | worked 16th Oct 2020
The Boss 8B Boulder | worked 2nd Mar 2021

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7b4p6jH3r/

[2] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/news/billy-ridal-gets-third-ascent-of-the-boss/
The Dagger 8B Boulder | worked 28th Oct 2022 8B

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckgo1VCj9Hs/
Guest List 8B Boulder | worked 26th Jul 2023
Second go.
Trust Issues 8B Boulder | worked 30th Jul 2023 8B

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw28ittNlj_/
The Ace 8B Boulder | worked 31st May 2024

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pi1UgNclv/
Cloud Gate Low 8B Boulder | worked 12th Apr 2025 8B
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DIjBQLntEHc/
Keen Roof 8A+ Boulder | worked 16th Oct 2020
8 Ball 8A+ Boulder | worked 20th Mar 2021
Separate Feehality 8A+ Boulder | worked 15th Apr 2021
El Corazon 8A+ Boulder | worked 19th Jul 2023
Second go.
Cloud Gate 8A+ Boulder | worked 6th Apr 2025 8A
1 session.

Billy didn't explicitly suggest a grade but did say that Cloud Gate Low (8B) felt a couple of grades harder.
Careless Torque 8A Boulder | worked 4th Jan 2015
4 sessions.
Samson 8A Boulder | worked 27th Mar 2023

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbCv5pDr9O/
The Angel's Share 7C Boulder | worked 17th Jul 2020
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Rhapsody E11 Lead | worked 18th Jun 2025

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DLK6GdvNQ5n/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/06/billy_ridal_on_his_ascent_of_rhapsody_e11_7a-73996
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Stamina Boys 8c+ Boulder | worked 18th Aug 2025
3 sessions.