British Lead Championships
The British Lead Championships is one of the highlights of the UK's competition season, where the country's best lead climbers battle it out to be crowned British champion.
Date: 20th and 21st February 2027
Location: EICA Ratho, Edinburgh
The categories for the British Lead Championships 2027 are Senior Open and Senior Female. Check back later for the dates of when entries will open later in Winter 2026.
About EICA Ratho Climbing Centre
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is located on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Ratho. It is Europe’s largest indoor climbing centre and alongside world-class climbing walls, features a bouldering room and a gym overlooking the main quarry.
British Lead Champions
2025 British Lead Champion
Toby Roberts
2025 British Lead Champion
Erin McNeice
2024 British Lead Champion
Molly Thompson-Smith
2024 British Lead Champion
Jack MacDougall
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Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering can provide life-long physical, social and mental health benefits through exercise and adventure in amazing environments. The BMC recognises these activities involve a risk of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
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British Lead Championships News
Performance News
Erin McNeice and Iggy Rinaldi shared top spot in women’s qualification at the British Lead Championships in Manchester, while Sam Butterworth and Isaac Sutton matched each other to head the men’s standings.
Performance News
The qualification round of the 2025 British Lead Championships concluded this evening, with Olympian Toby Roberts top of the Senior Men and a three-way tie at the top of the Senior Women.
2023 Snapshot
