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
5 sessions.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBzEJwvNpFO/

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a9Ner02qis
Intercooler 8c Lead | worked 24th Jul 2020
True North 8c Lead | worked 11th Jun 2021
Bricktop 8b Lead | flash 6th Aug 2022
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
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

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

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

References

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

[2] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/news/billy-ridal-gets-third-ascent-of-the-boss/

References

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw28ittNlj_/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pi1UgNclv/
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.
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.

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
Stamina Boys 8c+ Boulder | worked 18th Aug 2025
3 sessions.