Take on the walls at EICA Ratho
New to climbing or want to take on a new challenge? We've got climbing lessons for all ages and skill levels. Get the whole family clipped in, meet new people, and learn to climb with our expert instructors - get started by choosing an adventure below.
Choose your adventure...
Under 8's
Introduction Stage
Let the fun begin
Get the whole family in on it with a friendly instructor.
Family Climb Taster Session
- 2 adults (18+) and up to 4 children (ages 4-17)
- 90 minute climb on our beginner climbing walls.
- Book Now
Clip 'n Climb
- Ages 4+ with at least 1 adult (18+) in group where climbers are under 12 years old
- 19 climbing challenges
- 55 minutes
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Entry Stage
Get cracking
It's time to stretch legs and arms. Our instructor will be in charge, so you can watch from the comfort of Cafe Refresh.
NICAS Clip Foundation
- Children aged 6-10
- 90 minute sessions
- Learning movement skills on the 19 Clip 'n Climb elements
- Will return in 2025
- Children aged 6-10
- 90 minute sessions
- For those who have already completed our NICAS Clip Foundation course
- Will return in 2025
Improvers Stage
Got the hang of it?
The only way is up. Here's how we help build skills and pump up the fun.
Coming Soon
Advanced Stage
Caught the climbing bug?
If they want to take things further and higher, we have advanced options for keen climbers.
EICA Ratho Youth Squad
- Ages 7-17
- Juniors and teens may be invited to enter the exciting world of competition climbing.
- Invitation only class
8-12 years
Introduction Stage
Here goes...
Get to know our walls with one of our friendly instructors.
Family Climb Taster Session
- 2 adults (18+) and up to 4 children (ages 4-17)
- 90 minute climb on our beginner climbing walls.
- Book Now
Clip 'n Climb
- Ages 4+ with at least 1 adult (18+) in group where climbers are under 12 years old
- 19 climbing challenges
- 55 minutes
- Book Now
Taster Session
- 60 minute session ideal for those new to climbing
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8 years+
- Book Now
- 90 minute session ideal for those new to climbing
- Groups of 4-6 participants
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8+ years
- Book Now
Abseil Session
- 60 minute session ideal for those new to abseiling
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8+ years
- Please email bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk to book
Entry Stage
Let's get started
It's plain sailing from here. Our expert instructors are in charge so adults can watch from the comfort of our cafe.
Rocksters
- Weekly 2-hour sessions.
- Learn how to climb with style.
- Work through the national NICAS indoor climbing award scheme.
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Cragsters
- One off, 2-hour sessions.
- Learn how to climb with style.
- Option to work through the national NICAS indoor climbing award scheme.
- Book Now
Improvers Stage
Take off
Once they've shown our walls who's boss, here's how they can improve their skills.
Rocksters
- Weekly 2-hour sessions.
- Learn how to climb with style.
- Work through the national NICAS indoor climbing award scheme.
- Book Now
Personal Coaching
- 60 or 90 minute sessions
- Our friendly instructors provide personal climbing lessons
- Suitable for climbers with basic climbing skills
- Book Now
Advanced Stage
Love heights?
We offer advanced options for those younger climbers who want to use and improve their skills.
EICA Ratho Youth Squad
- Ages 7-17
- Juniors and teens may be invited to enter the exciting world of competition climbing.
- Invitation only class
Advanced Rocksters
- Build confidence in climbing while working through the national NICS indoor climbing award scheme.
- Invitation only class
13-17 years
Introduction Stage
Curious?
Start your climbing adventure with a friendly instructor and these courses.
Taster Session
- 60 minute session ideal for those new to climbing
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8+ years
- Book Now
Family Climb Taster Session
- 2 adults (18+) and up to 4 children (ages 4-17)
- 90 minute climb on our beginner climbing walls.
- Book Now
- 90 minute session ideal for those new to climbing
- Groups of 4-6 participants
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8+ years
- Book Now
Abseil Session
- 60 minute session ideal for those new to abseiling
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8+ years
- Please email bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk to book
Entry Stage
First Steps
We help wannabe junior climbers get to grips with all things climbing.
Youth Club
- Weekly 2-hour sessions
- Develop problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and keep fit.
- Option to work through the national NICAS indoor climbing award scheme
- Book Now
Improver Stage
Ready for more?
Once they've got the basics down, we help teens build their skills and have a blast.
Youth Club
- Weekly 2-hour sessions
- Develop problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and keep fit.
- Option to work through the national NICAS indoor climbing award scheme
- Book Now
Personal Coaching
- 60 or 90 minute sessions
- Our friendly instructors provide personal climbing lessons
- Suitable for climbers with basic climbing skills
- Book Now
Advanced Stage
Hooked?
We help confident climbers build their skills and showcase.
EICA Ratho Youth Squad
- Juniors and teens may be invited to enter the exciting world of competition climbing.
- Invitation only
Advanced Youth Club
- Develop your climbing skills, technique, and confidence.
- Invitation only
Under 18s Assessment
- Competent climbers ages 14+ may be invited to attend a 60 minute assessment session.
- If successful, they'll be able to use the arena without instructor supervision.
- Invitation Only
Adults
Introduction Stage
Give it a go
We're here to make your first taste of climbing a blast. Why not clip in your family and friends too?
Family Climb Taster Session
- 2 adults (18+) and up to 4 children (ages 4-17)
- 90 minute climb on our beginner climbing walls.
- Book Now
Taster Session
- 60 minute session ideal for those new to climbing
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8 years+
- Book Now
- 90 minute session ideal for those new to climbing
- Groups of 4-6 participants
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8 years
- Book Now
Abseil Session
- 60 minute session ideal for those new to abseiling
- Supervised by one of our friendly instructors
- Available to both adults and children 8+ years
- Please email bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk to book
Entry Stage
Hello Newbies
We'll ease you in with an introduction to all things climbing and bouldering.
Adult Start Up
- 2 hours to learn the skills to climb unsupervised
- Book Now
Improvers Stage
The only way is up
Grasped the basics? It's time to build your skills. Meet fellow climbers while your at it with all these options.
Improver Course
- 90 minute session
- For climbers who have completed their start up course
- Find your style and start acing the fundamental movement skills
- Build your confidence and technique
- Book Now
Refresher Course
- 60 minute session
- Comes in handy if you are a little rusty
- For climbers who have previously completed a start up course, have learned to tie in/belay but need a reminder, or have previous climbing experience
- Book Now
Personal Coaching
- 60 or 90 minute sessions
- Our friendly instructors provide personal climbing lessons
- Suitable for climbers with basic climbing skills
- Book Now
Advanced Stage
Know your stuff?
Now that you've conquered the walls, get your sights set on our advanced climbing options. It's time to show us what you're made of.
Learn to Lead
- Two hour session
- Learn to lead climb and lead belay indoors
- You can bring your own harness, rock shoes, and belay device or hire equipment at Ratho
- Suitable for competent climbers, comfortably climbing 6a on top ropes
- Please email bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk to book
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