Bouldering and roped climbing
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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The Wall

Welcome to the University of Edinburgh climbing wall community! Here's a little guide to help you understand our climbing offering.
Registration and booking

Our climbing facilities are available to University of Edinburgh staff, students and Sport & Exercise members. Members can also bring a guest.
Opening times

Our climbing facilities are open seven days a week.
Prices

Bouldering is a bookable activity with sessions lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. There is no need to book for roped climbing
Courses and workshops

We run a variety of courses and workshops for beginners as well as more advanced climbers.
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.