Solly Kemball-Dorey

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Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8A+
Family
Mark Kemball (parent)

A newer name in the British climbing landscape, however his reputation speaks for itself with the third ascent of Isles of Wonder SDS and the first ascent of Poseidon's Wrath .

Sollys YouTube channel also boasts a wealth of esoteric climbing content. Although he has moved from the South West of England he remains one of the most prolific developers of that area.

Contributors
190 contributions since 28th November 2021.
35 contributions since 13th February 2025.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Gender: Male
Hardest Boulder (Worked): 8C+
Hardest Boulder (Flash): 8A+
Family
Mark Kemball (parent)

A newer name in the British climbing landscape, however his reputation speaks for itself with the third ascent of Isles of Wonder SDS and the first ascent of Poseidon's Wrath .

Sollys YouTube channel also boasts a wealth of esoteric climbing content. Although he has moved from the South West of England he remains one of the most prolific developers of that area.

Contributors
190 contributions since 28th November 2021.
35 contributions since 13th February 2025.

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Ascents

52 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown.
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References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hNUQcNctQ/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVUGrioWE8I

Hardest bit of rock I have climbed so far. At my favourite location.

References

[1] https://open.spotify.com/episode/2O9JsxlryPqon1GDMeLo3s?

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/DNseilo2H2t/?img_index=4

[3] https://youtu.be/qaXG9fSC_ww

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CfeoO0HMP90/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1-9dFMirWE

[3] https://www.8a.nu/news/paradise-found-8c-by-solomon-kemball

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNksBu5ODVM

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CwlEFB4NKhs/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2023/09/new_8c_for_solly_kemball_dorey-73445

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DB7Ac_ZthaB/

[2] https://www.8a.nu/news/solomon-kemball-ticks-foundations-edge-8c-pabre

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9is5DN8QXc

[4] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2024/11/solly_kemball_dorey_on_his_ascent_of_foundations_edge_8c-73847
Speed of Light First ascent. 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Oct 2020

References

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb3GH6PtSRt/
New Base Line 8B+ Boulder | worked 24th Apr 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3qT9Nj0fc/
Spaceship 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Jun 2022 8B+ (soft)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CispKNxjG1S/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci7_Ka2j8cw/

[2] https://youtu.be/9wpYsGb9fqA?t=322
Tigris SDS 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Sep 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHV-cZjgX5/

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUd9pPv24as

References

[1] https://youtu.be/EPgbhXAPQTo

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8LstLs24u/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqDw7GZkHgU

[4] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/solly_kemball_dorey_on_his_8b+_fa_tempest_in_a_teapot-15131
Golden Shadow 8B+ Boulder | worked 23rd Jun 2023

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C8_sKS6Numu/

References

[1] https://youtu.be/ZRuKLLUToeQ?t=159

References

[1] https://youtu.be/ZRuKLLUToeQ?t=234
The Waterman 8B Boulder | worked 2020
Merlin's Beard 8B Boulder | worked 2020
Combination First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 2021

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CKo8E7WjNHq/
One Summer in Paradise 8B Boulder | worked 27th Apr 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc3WdGCso_G/

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7JoQH6Kx2-Y

References

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

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSkvPaNSQUY
Derailed 8B Boulder | worked 23rd Jun 2023 8B

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNKxFSt8-K/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CxLOFXEtleS/
The Big Roof Second ascent. 8B Boulder | worked 29th Nov 2023

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ryRZhtFn7/

References

[1] https://youtu.be/vU4xnHgkLhM?t=371

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DBy89NfNdjG/

References

[1] https://youtu.be/8bxnMe3zB1k?

[2] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKZ8VYXM4SE/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DLeqIXMMhu0/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSMpCM-DIAW/
Aneurin's Arete First ascent. 8B Boulder | worked
Pursuit of Slapiness 8B Boulder | worked

References

[1] https://youtu.be/8mPdN0l7vPc?t=641
Momentary Bliss Second ascent. 8B Boulder | worked

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4var_RsW9jA
The Vault 8A+ Boulder | worked 19th Sep 2019 8B

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CWytdAHI2FC/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C38Ynh5tdNT/

[2] https://youtu.be/vU4xnHgkLhM?si=L4Do-UcyuqlxL9IO&t=446
Race Against Death First ascent. 8A Boulder | worked 15th Oct 2020
Foxy Lady 8A Boulder | flash 27th Apr 2022

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CghpkkSMx39/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amq6bshAZKw

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSMpCM-DIAW/