Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena is just minutes from Edinburgh. Experience an adrenaline high as you explore and challenge yourself on the hundreds of climbing routes at EICA: Ratho. You don’t need to stick to climbing the walls either - there are rocks for bouldering in the centre of the arena and a separate bouldering room. The climbing fun doesn't stop there. In 2016 we introduced Clip 'n Climb - challenge yourself, challenge your friends in our exciting and colourful indoor adventure playground with 15 climbing elements providing a range of features and levels suitable for children and adults.
We're not just all ropes and rocks, children are welcome to play, bounce, scramble or climb in the Scrambles softplay area. Or if you want to get down to business, we have conference facilities suitable for boardroom meetings to a grand reception hosted in one of the region's most unique venues.
Scrambles Soft Play
We’re delighted to say Scrambles at EICA:Ratho has recently undergone a complete makeover with:
- New frames for babies, toddlers and juniors
- A complete refurbishment including branding
- A new downstairs café which will serve both Scrambles and the climbing arena.
Rock Tots - Important Information
We’re sorry to say that Rock Tots closed its doors for the last time on 31 December 2018. You may be aware of the issues we’ve had regarding keeping Rock Tots consistently open during the year. It’s been a really difficult decision to take but operationally, from both a staffing and financial point of view, it is no longer a viable proposition. We will, however, be honouring any pre-booked birthday parties.
Easter fun at Soft Play
Looking for something fun and active to do over the Easter holidays? We've a host of fun-filled, energy-burning activities on offer at our three amazing soft play venues. Click here for further details.
The Edinburgh Leisure app
Ask our team to demo our app today and have everything at your fingertips:
- Priority booking and cancellation of classes, courts,pitches and golf tee times
- Instant access to timetables
- Special offers and news
Ask at reception for further details.
Opening Hours and Timetables
Venue Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Monday | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Opening hours for specific activities may differ from venue opening.
Clip 'n Climb at EICA:Ratho
Clip ‘n Climb is the latest action attraction for all the family - for ages 4-84!
Thrilling fun for everyone with cleverly designed climbing challenges offering a new entertaining activity at Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena. Reaching new heights never looked so good!
Challenge yourself, challenge your friends in our exciting and colourful indoor adventure playground with 15 climbing elements providing a range of features and levels suitable for children and adults.
Venue Price List
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| Climb | £10.90 | £8.25 | £7.75 | £5.50 | ||||||||||
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| Climb Start Up Course (3hrs) | £50.00 | £35.00 | £35.00 | £19.00 | ||||||||||
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| Fitness/Gym Based Class (30min) | £4.60 | £3.45 | £2.75 | £2.30 | ||||||||||
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| Fitness/Gym Based Class (60min) | £7.50 | £5.60 | £4.50 | £3.75 | ||||||||||
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| Gym | £7.50 | £5.60 | £4.50 | £3.75 | ||||||||||
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| N.R.G. Zone Class (S1 - S5) | £3.60 | |||||||||||||
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| Softplay 0 - 6 months | FREE | |||||||||||||
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| Softplay 6 - 12 months (60 mins) | £1.50 | |||||||||||||
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| Softplay 6 - 12 months (90 mins) | £2.00 | |||||||||||||
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| Softplay 1 - 2 years (60 mins) | £3.50 | |||||||||||||
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| Softplay 1 - 2 years (90 mins) | £5.00 | |||||||||||||
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| Softplay 3 years+ (60 mins) | £5.50 | |||||||||||||
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| Softplay 3 years+ (90 mins) | £7.00 | |||||||||||||
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| Clip n Climb Child 1 hr | £9.50 | £9.50 | £9.50 | £9.50 | ||||||||||
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| Clip n Climb Adult 1 hr | £15.00 | £15.00 | £15.00 | £15.00 | ||||||||||
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| Clip n Climb Family ticket 1 hr | £41.00 | £41.00 | £41.00 | £41.00 | ||||||||||
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Prices correct as at 1st January 2019
Pick up your Climb Loyalty Card today
If you enjoy scaling the heights at EICA on a pay and play basis then we've got the perfect product for you! We have now launched a Climb Loyalty Card which means that you can now start collecting points every time you climb with us. These points can be redeemed for free climbs.
The card is free to pick up and can be applied for online or picked up at reception. To apply online, please click here and choose 'Loyalty Card' under the 'Pay as you go' section. Terms and conditions apply.
Climb Loyalty Card Terms and Conditions
- 8 points will be awarded for every £1 spent. 1 point equates to £0.01 redemption value.
- Points can only be redeemed when there are enough to pay in full for a casual climb. Points cannot be used to part pay for a casual climb.
- Points can only be redeemed for a casual climb, not redeemable on retail products/refreshments.
- Card must be swiped at reception prior to climbing in order to earn points.
- Loyalty card only available to casual climb customers. Not available to climb members or discount card holders.
Facilities
We have amazing climbing facilities however if you don't want to scale the heights we're not just all ropes and rocks.
Children are welcome to play, bounce, scramble or climb in the Scrambles soft play area.
And if you're looking for a unique event venue, we have conference facilities suitable for boardroom meetings to a grand reception.
- Climbing arena, bouldering room and mobile climbing tower
- Gym and fitness studios
- Soft play
- Conference and event rooms with equipment available
- Cafes
- Tiso Store
- Judo Scotland
Find Us
On the west side of Edinburgh, just beyond the Newbridge junction of the M8 and M9, five miles beyond Edinburgh Airport. Situated on the B7030 which joins the A71 (Edinburgh to Livingston) with the A89 (which passes Newbridge) - the entrance driveway is marked with a big orange pillar at the end of the road.
- Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho, South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AA
- 0131 333 6333
- info.ratho@edinburghleisure.co.uk
- By Bus: Services by Lothian Buses Baird Road Bus 20 (then 1 mile walk along NCR754)
- By Car: Please follow our directions as some sat nav's and GPS devices do not take you to the correct place when inserting the post code.
How to Get Here
By Bus:
Although there is no direct bus route to the EICA, Lothian Buses service 20 stops in the town of Ratho which is just along the canal towpath to our centre. Get off at the bus stop opposite The Bridge Inn. Head back over the bridge and down to the Union Canal towpath. Take a walk along the towpath, west past The Bridge Inn (away from the new build houses) which will take around 15 minutes. Arrive at EICA via staircase on right of the path.
By Bike from Livingston, Uphall, Broxburn and Edinburgh:
Cycle routes take you from Livingston, Uphall and Broxburn and converge at the side of the Union Canal by Muirend. From Muirend follow the side of the canal past Clifton Mains to EICA. You can also cycle from Fountainbridge in central Edinburgh along the Union Canal, past Longstone and over the City Bypass, through Ratho and then come up the staircase to our doorstep.
By Car: Please follow our directions as some sat nav's and GPS devices do not take you to the correct place when inserting the post code.
From The West on M8
At M8 junction 2 change from M8 onto the M9, signposted Stirling, M9, Forth Road Bridge, A90. Leave the M9 at junction 1 (signposted Airport) then at Newbridge roundabout take the 1st exit onto the B7030 (signposted Newbridge). Take the first left after the petrol station (Cliftonhall Road). Follow road straight avoiding signs for Ratho. Travel round the side of the Newbridge Industrial Estate, under the railway bridge and passed the Newbridge One estate. Travel under the bridges (the M8 then the canal) and up the hill. The EICA is on the left - it can be identified by a triangular pillar at the end of the road.
From The South on A1, A68 or A720
When you reach the City Bypass (A720) turn left following signs for Edinburgh North & West. Follow the City Bypass for the North & West and exit the bypass at the junction for the M8. Follow signs for Forth Road Bridge & Stirling (M9)At Newbridge roundabout take the 1st exit onto the B7030 (signposted Newbridge). Take the first left after the petrol station (Cliftonhall Road). Follow road straight avoiding signs for Ratho. Travel round the side of the Newbridge Industrial Estate, under the railway bridge and passed the Newbridge One estate. Travel under the bridges (the M8 then the canal) and up the hill. The EICA is on the left - it can be identified by a triangular pillar at the end of the road.
From The South West on A71
Follow the A71 heading towards Livingston. At the traffic lights at Wilkieston turn right (B7030). Take the second road on the right identified by a triangular pillar at the end of the road.
From Edinburgh City Centre
Follow directions for Edinburgh Airport (A8). Continue past the turnoff for the airport on A8 until you reach Newbridge Roundabout. At Newbridge roundabout take the 1st exit onto the B7030 (signposted Newbridge). Take the first left after the petrol station (Cliftonhall Road). Follow road straight avoiding signs for Ratho. Travel round the side of the Newbridge Industrial Estate, under the railway bridge and passed the Newbridge One estate. Travel under the bridges (the M8 then the canal) and up the hill. The EICA is on the left - it can be identified by a triangular pillar at the end of the road.
From The North, Forth Road Bridge on M90
When leaving Forth Road Bridge keep in right hand lane. Follow signs for Glasgow M8 and Stirling M9 following the new M9 spur. Stay left onto M9 south, towards Newbridge. Leave the M9 at Junction 1, then at Newbridge roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B7030 (signposted Newbridge). Take the first left after the petrol station (Cliftonhall Road). Follow road straight avoiding signs for Ratho. Travel round the side of the Newbridge Industrial Estate, under the railway bridge and passed the Newbridge One estate. Travel under the bridges (the M8 then the canal) and up the hill.The EICA is on the left - it can be identified by a triangular pillar at the end of the road.
From The North West on M9
Leave the M9 at junction 1, then at Newbridge roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B7030 (signposted Newbridge). Take the first left after the petrol station (Cliftonhall Road). Follow road straight avoiding signs for Ratho. Travel round the side of the Newbridge Industrial Estate, under the railway bridge and passed the Newbridge One estate. Travel under the bridges (the M8 then the canal) and up the hill. The EICA is on the left - it can be identified by a triangular pillar at the end of the road.