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The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho, is built around the stunning natural rock face of a disused quarry with 3 large walls, over 250 routes and somewhere around 15000 holds in the arena. Add to that a purpose built bouldering room and a further three boulders in the arena and you've got plenty of climb options.

Also in the centre there's abseiling available and our aerial assault course, which will test balance, nerve and your head for heights as it's suspended 100 feet above the arena floor!

Even though the EICA is the world's largest indoor climbing arena, not everything we do is based here. From start-up courses to indoor movement skills and fitness coaching, indoor lead climbing, outdoor climber courses, sea stacks and Skye ridge courses, we've got it covered.

We've also got navigation skills for the hills, winter skills for the Scottish mountains, and winter climbing (snow, ice and mixed) courses. We've got a team of instructors who are passionate, highly motivated climbers and mountaineers with over 125 years of climbing experience between them.

What we do best:

Our Aerial Assault Course is the ultimate adrenaline rush, a truly unique experience where you, quite literally, let it all hang out 100ft from the ground. The ride begins with a death-defying twisted zip slide and ends with a series of increasingly formidable obstacles.

The Aerial Assault is a personal challenge not to be missed for all those greater than 1.4m tall, unfortunately it's not designed for anyone smaller than that. So make sure you secure your place by booking in advance.

Available packages

The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho has an extensive list of packages available for climbing, navigation, scrambling and winter skills. For full details and to book visit the EICA website.

Aerial Assault Course is £8.00 for adults and £6.00 for juniors per ride on the course. Juniors must be over 1.4 metres tall, unfortunately the course is not designed for participants smaller than this.

Other activities available

     

Useful info

Equipment provided?

All equipment is provided ie harnesses and helmets.

What do I need to wear?

Shoes that tie on securely and clothing which allows you to move freely.

What do I need to bring?

Yourself!

When can I do it?

For more information on this, please visit the EICA website.

Is there a pub nearby?

There are various pubs nearby with Ratho Inn being the closest.