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
183 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
183 contributions since 28th November 2021.
35 contributions since 13th February 2025.

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Ascents

51 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown.
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Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Isles of Wonder SDS 8C+ Boulder | worked 24th May 2024 8C+

References

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

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVUGrioWE8I
The Trident 8C+ Boulder | worked 20th Aug 2025 8C+ (hard)
First ascent. Harder than Isles of Wonder SDS.

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
Paradise Found 8C Boulder | worked 1st Jul 2022
Second ascent.

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
The Story of Two Worlds 8C Boulder | worked 14th Dec 2022

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNksBu5ODVM
Poseidon's Wrath 8C Boulder | worked 28th Aug 2023
First ascent. Under 30 sessions.

References

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

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2023/09/new_8c_for_solly_kemball_dorey-73445
Foundation's Edge 8C Boulder | worked 3rd Nov 2024 8C (soft)
4 sessions.

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 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Oct 2020
First ascent.
The Heist 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Sep 2021
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CUGAojjjnQo/
The Origin 8B+ Boulder | worked 2nd Apr 2022

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb3GH6PtSRt/
New Base Line 8B+ Boulder | worked 24th Apr 2022
Megalodon 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Jun 2022
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3qT9Nj0fc/
Spaceship 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Jun 2022 8B+ (soft)
Mystic Stylez 8B+ Boulder | worked 19th Sep 2022 8B+

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CispKNxjG1S/
Practice of the Wild 8B+ Boulder | worked 25th Sep 2022 8B+

References

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

[2] https://youtu.be/9wpYsGb9fqA?t=322
Tigris SDS 8B+ Boulder | worked 28th Sep 2022
Húsafell 8B+ Boulder | worked 18th Nov 2022 8B+ (hard)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHV-cZjgX5/
Heeling Power 8B+ Boulder | worked 14th Feb 2023 8A+ (hard)

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUd9pPv24as
Tempest in a Teapot 8B+ Boulder | worked 21st Feb 2023 8B+
First ascent.

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
A Reason to Die 8B+ Boulder | worked 20th Jun 2024
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C8_sKS6Numu/
Tartarus 8B+ Boulder | worked 3rd Oct 2024 8B+ (soft)

References

[1] https://youtu.be/ZRuKLLUToeQ?t=159
Tartarus Left 8B+ Boulder | worked 3rd Oct 2024
First ascent.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/ZRuKLLUToeQ?t=234
Merlin's Beard 8B Boulder | worked 2020
The Waterman 8B Boulder | worked 2020
Combination 8B Boulder | worked 2021
First ascent.
Crown Worthay 8B Boulder | worked 29th Jan 2021
First ascent.

References

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc3WdGCso_G/
One Summer in Paradise 8B Boulder | worked 27th Apr 2022
A Reason to Live 8B Boulder | worked 10th Aug 2022
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7JoQH6Kx2-Y
Isles of Wonder 8B Boulder | worked 3rd Mar 2023

References

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

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

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNKxFSt8-K/
Apple Crumble 8B Boulder | worked 12th Sep 2023
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CxLOFXEtleS/
The Big Roof 8B Boulder | worked 29th Nov 2023
Second ascent.
Infamous 8B Boulder | worked 10th Dec 2023

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ryRZhtFn7/
General Disarray 8B Boulder | worked 5th Mar 2024

References

[1] https://youtu.be/vU4xnHgkLhM?t=371
La Danse des Balrogs 8B Boulder | worked Oct 2024

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DBy89NfNdjG/
Hell is Empty and All the Devils Are Here 8B Boulder | worked 18th May 2025 8B+
Second ascent. 4 sessions.

References

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

[2] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKZ8VYXM4SE/
Shakey Graves 8B Boulder | worked 26th Jun 2025 8B (soft)

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DLeqIXMMhu0/
Momentary Bliss 8B Boulder | worked
Second ascent.
Aneurin's Arete 8B Boulder | worked
First ascent.
Ebbing the Flow 8B Boulder | did not finish

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4var_RsW9jA
Týr 8B Boulder | worked
First ascent.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/8mPdN0l7vPc?t=641
Pursuit of Slapiness 8B Boulder | worked
The Vault 8A+ Boulder | worked 19th Sep 2019 8B
Interstellar 8A+ Boulder | flash 27th Nov 2021

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CWytdAHI2FC/
Darkness 8A+ Boulder | flash 29th Feb 2024

References

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

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

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fdsQFPnN3UY
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Bikini Bottom 9a Boulder | worked Jul 2022
First ascent.

References

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

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