British Bouldering Championship 2026 Debrief
Natalie Berry and Louise Flockhart join me to chat about the 2026 British Bouldering Championship, which Louise competed in.
Natalie is a freelance journalist with work published in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller UK, WIRED UK, and New Lines Magazine. She was the editor of UKClimbing, a former GB competitor and the first Scottish woman to climb 8b on rock. She won bronze at the 2018 British Bouldering Championship.
Louise is a former GB Climbing athlete and content creator. She won bronze at the 2024 and 2023 British Boulder before deciding to take 2025 off competing.
Chapters:
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Louise's Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channel
British Bouldering Championship Results
Louise getting stuck on the women's semi-final mantle problem
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Natalie is a freelance journalist with work published in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller UK, WIRED UK, and New Lines Magazine. She was the editor of UKClimbing, a former GB competitor and the first Scottish woman to climb 8b on rock. She won bronze at the 2018 British Bouldering Championship.
Louise is a former GB Climbing athlete and content creator. She won bronze at the 2024 and 2023 British Boulder before deciding to take 2025 off competing.
Chapters:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:30) - Women
- (09:30) - Selection events
- (15:55) - Men’s Competition
- (19:32) - BBC Final format
- (20:50) - Broadcast woes
- (24:00) - PCL format
- (25:48) - Max Milne’s Final
- (27:47) - Routesetting
- (38:53) - Weird boulders
- (42:27) - What is next for Louise
Links:
Natalie's Instagram
Louise's Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channel
British Bouldering Championship Results
Louise getting stuck on the women's semi-final mantle problem
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Creators and Guests
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Natalie Berry
Natalie Berry is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller UK, and New Lines Magazine. She was previously the editor at UK Climbing and GB Climbing athlete. She won the British Lead National Champion in 2011.
