Edinburgh Bouldering Now Open! New Arena Boulders at EICA Ratho
Edinburgh's Newest Bouldering Walls NOW OPEN!
The wait is finally over - Edinburgh's newest Olympic-standard bouldering walls have launched at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena!
Get ready to chalk up and test your skills on our freshest set of problems. And we've called in the big guns for this one: Percy Bishton, Head of the IFSC Route Setting Commission and Tokyo 2020 Chief Route Setter, and Max Ayrton another IFSC route setter and GB Climbing's Head of Route Setting.
These two experts have helped our route-setting crew to create some truly great challenges, so come along and see what they've crafted!
And while you're here, don't miss the chance to enter our Prize Draw competition where you could win a year of FREE climbing at EICA!
So what are you waiting for? Grab your kit and come along - we'll see you on the walls!
Thinking of giving our new arena boulders a go? Make sure you’re an experienced climber - this setup demands confidence and skill without supervision.
Win a FREE year of Climbing!
Let's celebrate our brand-new arena boulders with a fun Prize Draw Competition!
Terms and conditions apply and can be found at the bottom of this page.
Entries have now closed.
Edinburgh Leisure will randomly draw one lucky winner from all valid entries. The lucky winner will be notified via email during the week of 6th January.
£0 Joining Fee on Climb Memberships*
In honour of our new arena bouldering walls, enjoy a £0 joining fee when you sign up for a Climb or Climb & Fitness membership! Get unlimited access to bouldering, lead climbing, speed climbing and more.
*Offer valid from Saturday 7th December 2024 through 31 January 2025, for adult Climb and Climb & Fitness memberships only. Standard membership terms and conditions apply.
Arena Boulders: Access & Booking Requirements
Thinking of giving our new arena boulders a go? Make sure you’re an experienced climber - this setup demands confidence and skill without supervision.
Member or PAYG:
If you’re our Climb or Climb & Fitness member, you’re all set to jump in.
Returning Pay As You Go climbers, just check in and pay at reception first. You can find our updated casual prices here.
New to EICA:
If you’ve climbed before but haven’t been to EICA Ratho, you’ll need to complete a registration form and pass a quick competency check when you arrive. Click here for registration forms.
New to Bouldering/Climbing:
For beginners, our 2-hour Entry Stage course is a must. Book now to get started on your climbing journey!
Check out EICA's opening hours and location here.
About Our Bouldering Refurb Project
Renovations at EICA began in June with a £100,000 grant from sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund. The upgrade introduces an Olympic-standard bouldering wall, designed by Rockcity, making EICA the only UK climbing center equipped for all three Olympic disciplines: lead climbing, speed climbing, and bouldering.
As the UK’s largest climbing gym and its sole international competition venue, the arena can now fully support events across all IFSC disciplines
Check out this video to get an idea of the epic bouldering facilities coming to Ratho!
Want to know more about this project? Read more here.
Prize Draw Competition Terms & Conditions
1. Competition Period: The Prize Draw Competition runs from Saturday, 7th December 2024 to Sunday, 22nd December 2024.
2. Location: The competition routes are located on the new arena bouldering walls at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho. For guidance, please ask a member of staff.
How to Enter
3. Entry Card: The competition is self-scored. Pick up a scorecard from the Arena Hut to participate.
4. Route and Scoring: Complete 10 marked boulder problems ranging in grade from V1 to V10 and record your score using the scorecard provided. Just remember—safety always comes first, so make sure you’re skilled and confident enough to take on these routes.
5. Submission: Submit your completed scorecard at the Arena Hut to be entered into the prize draw. Only fully completed scorecards with accurate scores and required contact details will be eligible.
6. Entry Deadline: All scorecards must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday, 22nd December 2024. Late entries will not be considered.
7. Entry Limit: Each participant is allowed one entry. For participants under 16, an adult must sign the entry, which will count as an entry for the under-16 participant.
8. Eligibility:
The competition is open to:
- Individuals aged 16 and over.
- Individuals under 16 (with a signed entry from an adult).
Acceptance of Terms
9. By entering, participants agree to these terms and conditions.
10. Edinburgh Leisure is not responsible for entries that are lost, stolen, or incomplete.
11. Edinburgh Leisure's decision regarding any aspect of the prize draw is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into about it.
Prize Draw and Winner Selection
12. Selection Process: After the competition closes, all valid entries will be entered into a random draw, conducted independently by Edinburgh Leisure, where one winner will be drawn.
13. Prize: The winner will receive a free one-year Climb Membership at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena. No substitutions, refunds, or cash alternatives are available.
14. Winner Notification: The winner will be notified by email during the week of 6th January 2025.
15. Response Requirement: If the winner cannot be reached during that week, a new winner will be drawn the following week. No additional draws will occur after this.
16. Compliance: This competition adheres to standards set by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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