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 Rock Tots playroom or 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.
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 | 10:00 - 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 | 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 |
Clip N Climb extended opening hours during school holidays, 10am-8pm. Last bookable session 7pm weekdays, 4.30pm weekends.
Opening hours for specific activities may differ from venue opening.
Summer fun with the kids
Have a look at what's on this summer at EICA:Ratho. There's lots to keep all ages of adventurers active and occupied. Find out more>>>
2018 holiday clubs - Be part of the biggest holiday club in town this year! We have a variety of clubs running at EICA Ratho. Click here to view our holiday programme.
And there's much much more happening throughout all our venues all through summer - Rookie Lifesaving to Clip n Climb, Octopuses to Aquadash. Find out more>>>
Discounted summer climb for families
Are you a climber? You and your family can climb at EICA:Ratho over the summer for the fantastic price of £25 (2 adults/2 children) or £30 (2 adults/3 children).
This great value offer is running all through the school summer holidays from 30th June until 17th August. No need to book, just speak to reception at EICA:Ratho when you get there. (Two of the party have to be competent climbers.)
Adult Start Up Course - 2 for 1
Do you want to get into climbing? Get up to speed in three hours with our start up course which will show you how to boulder safely, how to use the climbing equipment and how to climb on routes with ropes already in place. Once this course is complete you'll be able to register as a competent climber with us so you can turn up to climb any time you want.
And what's more, we're currently giving away 2 start up courses for the price of 1, a total cost of £50. To book please call our EICA reception team or book in the venue. For more information on the course click here.
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.
Book now!
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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| Rock Tots (1yr+) | £4.20 | |||||||||||||
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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 2018 .
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 Rock Tots playroom or Scrambles softplay 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
- Softplay, Rock Tots playroom and Arts and Crafts studio
- Conference and event rooms with equipment available
- Cafe
- 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.