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!
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.
£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 membership! Get unlimited access to bouldering, lead climbing, speed climbing and more.
*Offer valid till 31 January 2025. 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 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.
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