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Edinburgh International Climbing Arena

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering
  • Kids Wall
  • Competition Style
  • Speed Climbing
4.7from 2,081 reviewsDay pass £16.00
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Experience the thrill of indoor climbing at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, where climbers of all levels can push themselves to new heights in a welcoming and supportive environment.

About

Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena offers a versatile climbing experience for climbers of all levels. Here is an overview of this climbing facility:

  • Facilities:
    • Offers a variety of climbing walls catering to beginners, intermediate, and advanced climbers
    • Features bouldering walls, top rope, lead climbing, and auto-belays
    • Provides training areas and equipment rental services
  • Accessibility:
    • Located within easy reach of Edinburgh city center
    • Accessible by public transportation with parking facilities available
  • Reviews:
    • Users praise the facility for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere
    • Many appreciate the diverse range of routes suitable for climbers of all abilities
    • Clean and well-maintained facility with a strong focus on safety measures

Prices

As we last found them. Prices change, so check the wall's website before you go.

Day pass
£16.00

- Climbing or bouldering only: £16.00 casual, £11.50 Concessionary Card, £8.00 junior (under 16) / Disability Card

- Belay only: free

- Hire: harness, shoes or helmet £4.00 adult / £3.00 child; belay device £2.00; chalk £2.00

- Taster (1 hour) £35; Start Up course (2 hours) £73; personal coaching £35 (60 mins) or £52 (90 mins)

- Card and contactless only

Membership
£60.50a month

- Climb membership: unlimited climbing, bouldering and fitness classes at EICA, plus a £35 joining fee

- Climb and Fitness membership: £85 a month

- Novices must complete the Climb Start Up course first

Upcoming events

In the events calendar at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena

As the wall announced them. Plans change, so check with the wall before you go.

  • CompetitionOn now

    Youth Climbing Series: Rounds 3 and 4

    £36 per round

    ClimbScotland's national youth competition for Scottish-resident Mountaineering Scotland members aged under 11 to under 19, with roped and bouldering rounds across the weekend. Entries have closed, and some routes are shut to the public.

Key Features

Food & Drink

  • Cafe
  • Hot Food
  • Cold Food
  • Hot Drinks
  • Snacks

Types of Climbing

  • Rope (any)
  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering (any)
  • Kids Wall
  • Competition Style
  • Speed Climbing

Climbing Training

  • Speed Wall

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)

Access

  • Memberships
  • Single Day Passes

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire
  • Harness Hire

Other Amenities

  • Meeting Room

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Family Classes
  • Kids Classes
  • Fitness Classes
  • Private Instruction
  • NICAS

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym
  • Leisure Centre

What climbers say about Edinburgh International Climbing Arena

4.7 out of 5from 2,081 reviews on Google

“Can be very cold in the winter due to the size and the fact it's really just a quarry with a roof on it.”

Google review,

“Has lots of leat routes, top rope, autobelay and bouldering. Also has a speed climbing wall.”

Google review,

“Be warned - it is inconvenient to get to if you don't have a car, I had to take a bus then walk for 45 minutes.”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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How climbers have done climbs at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, played from where they were posted. Walls reset their climbs every few weeks, so check when each was posted.

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  • Session at EICA Ratho

    • Lead
    • Ungraded

    By Climb Plastic Rocks on YouTube ·

  • V3 boulder

    • Bouldering
    • V3 · Intermediate

    By Outside The Box Fitness on YouTube ·

  • V5 slab flash

    • Bouldering
    • V5 · Intermediate
    • Slab

    By @nel.climbs on Instagram ·

  • Dyno attempt

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Dynos

    By @avazhen0 on Instagram ·

  • Boulder after the Scottish Boulder Championships

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By @climbstoby on Instagram ·

  • Post-comp boulder

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By @climbstoby on Instagram ·

  • Flash at the Scottish Boulder Championships

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By @avazhen0 on Instagram ·

  • Scottish Boulder Championships round

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By @climbstoby on Instagram ·

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