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Published on 05.01.2026

Across the District Mini-Challenge

January Climbing Challenge in London

Start your year with a climbing challenge designed to get you moving, exploring London’s climbing scene — and maybe even winning big.

From 5 to 30 January, take part in the Across the District Mini-Challenge, a bouldering challenge across three London climbing gyms. Complete the challenge and you could win two months of free membership, with unlimited climbing access.

That’s two full months of climbing, completely free, across:

  • Building One
  • London Fields
  • Tottenham Hale

No limits. No barriers. Just climbs.

Win two months of free membership

Climbing District London Fields Arc'teryx

A Bouldering Challenge Across London’s Climbing Gyms

This January climbing challenge invites you to explore the District and experience each centre through a dedicated boulder problem.

We’ve created three special blocs, one in each gym. They are:

  • fun and creative

  • accessible for all climbing levels

  • designed to highlight movement, features, and flow

These are not the hardest blocs in the room. They’re the ones you’ll want to climb — interesting sequences, bold shapes, and great lines for filming.

Perfect if you’re looking for a bouldering challenge in London that’s about movement, creativity, and community rather than competition.

📅 Where and When to Climb the Featured Blocs

Each bloc launches on a specific date and stays up for the entire challenge period, so you can complete them at your own pace.

  • 5 January — London Fields: Hanging Prow
  • 6 January — Tottenham Hale: Archives
  • 7 January — Building One: Boat Prow

This is your opportunity to climb across multiple London centres, stitch your journey together, and experience the District as a whole.

📹 How to Take Part in the January Mini-Challenge

Taking part is simple:

  1. Visit all three centres

  2. Climb the featured bloc at each gym

  3. Film your sends — any style works (selfie, tripod, friend filming)

  4. Edit your clips into one Instagram reel

  5. Tag all three accounts so we can see your entry:

    • Arch Climbing Wall

    • Stronghold UK

    • Stronghold London Fields

Once your reel is posted and properly tagged, you’re officially entered into the raffle.

Your reel is your entry.

Climbing District London Fields Arc'teryx

🏆 What You Can Win

We’ll select three winners.

Each winner receives:

Two months of membership — unlimited climbing across the District.

Use it to train, explore, project, or simply climb for the joy of it.

Already a member? No problem. We’ll add two extra months to your current membership.

Why Join the Across the District Mini-Challenge?

  • Discover multiple London climbing gyms

  • Start the year with a motivating climbing goal

  • Be part of a city-wide climbing experience

  • Create and share your movement

  • Win free climbing membership

Whether you’re a regular climber or just getting back into rhythm after the holidays, this January bouldering challenge in London is your invitation to move, explore, and climb without limits.

No limits. No barriers. Just climbs.

Climbing District London Fields Arc'teryx

When Winners Are Announced

All three winners will be announced in early February.

You’ll have plenty of time during January to visit the gyms, film your climbs, and craft a reel that reflects your style and movement.

Climbing District London Fields Arc'teryx
Climbing District London Fields Arc'teryx

Ready to take on the District?

Move with intention. Explore new spaces.

Capture the moments that make climbing fun.

Go on… make that reel count.

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