Indoor climbing and bouldering
We have two climbing rooms at the Pleasance: a roped facility (the Tower) and a bouldering room (the Rock).
- Video: Preview of the climbing wall
- Climbing wall and bouldering facilities at the Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym in Edinburgh
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Registration and booking
Our climbing facilities are available to Sport & Exercise gym members as well as University of Edinburgh staff and students. All climbers can pre-book sessions online up to 3 days in advance.
Opening times
Our climbing facilities are open seven days a week.
Prices
Climbing is a bookable activity with sessions lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.
Courses
We run courses Monday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and at weekends from 1:45pm to 3:45pm.
Group bookings
Our climbing facilities make an excellent venue for team building activities, fund-raising events, or group outings.
Frequently asked questions
To help give you a better understanding of how our Climbing Wall operates, we have listed some frequently asked questions along with the answers.
Climbing competitions
The climbing wall hosts a series of fun, themed climbing night competitions throughout the year.