A favourite with my sons, they get to climb, I drink coffee. My boys have been coming from Glasgow to the climb centre since it opened, great place for familes, impressive very civilized place for mums that taxi kids to activities.
plenty to do with gym and climbing arena for teens and adults plus lovely softplay for the little ones. Felt the cafe upstairs was a bit expensive and didnt cater for those who had completed a hard climb. Needs more carbs and protiens
Whenever and wherever we are in Scotland, the kids (aged 10 and 15) insist that we come here. It's not that I mind it's just that sometimes they forget how BIG Scotland is!
We have been venturing here ever since it opened and on this visit we got free entry as a car manufacturer was trying to attract interest in a new vehicle. Even better value than usual.
There are climbing and bouldering routes for all levels and abilities. As it is much bigger than anywhere else we have been we always leave pretty tired....
We have never tried any of the courses or lessons as we can all climb, so can't comment on those, but the staff have always been pleasant and helpful when we asked anything. Can't wait to get back!
We took our 12 year old daughter for a one to one taster session while on holiday in October. We booked in advance as the sessions are not available as a walk- in option. The Arena is a bit off the beaten track ( about 30 minutes from City Centre) but well worth it if you are a climbing enthusiast. Climbing shoes and safety kit are supplied. Instructor was really friendly and gave our daughter lots of support and advice as this was only her third time on a climbing wall and these were the highest she had tackled. She was soon at the top of several walls and had a great time. Would suggest an hour is long enough for a beginner. Looked to have lots of variety and more challenging walls for experienced climbers. Good facilities and tea shop with view of the climbing arena. Not expensive for a personalised lesson.
I have been climbing for 6 and a half years. I have climbed indoors and outdoors and Ratho still remains one of the best climbing experiences I've ever had. The facility has incredible bouldering walls with cracks going up them that simulate more realistic rock. Overall the staff seemed really nice and the walls had plenty of variety and fun climbs. When all was said and done there was a great little cafe with nice drinks and snacks to choose from. A great place for an active person.
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