Alien Rock
Alien Rock, 8 Pier Pl, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4LP, UK
Wall Type:
Bouldering, Roped
last updated
19 Dec 2025
Waiver Information
Waivers can be completed online on personal devices or in the centre on fixed tablets.
Competency
Competency is assessed via physical demonstration, unless taking part in an instructed session.
Concession Pricing
There is no disability concession pricing.
Parking
Spaces:
No Parking
Disabled Bays:
No
There is on street parking adjacent to the building.
Public Transport Links
There are tram stops and bus stops within a 5 minute walk from the centre.
Climbing Facilities
Bouldering, Top Rope Wall, Lead Wall, Fingerboards
equipment available to hire / use
Standard Harness, Chest Harness, Small / kids harness, Adult sized climbing shoes, Kids sized climbing shoes, Tubular belay device, Floor anchor bag, Helmets, Rope climbing pulley system
Toilets and Changing
Accessible Toilet, Gender Neutral Shower, Male Toilet, Female Toilet
Amenties
Cafe (drinks & snacks), Shop
Layout & Access
There are no steps into the building. There are two sets of manual doors, one is occasionally left open during the summer months. The reception, cafe, shop, toilets, showers, changing rooms and roped climbs can be accessed on the ground floor. There is an upper floor with table, chairs and a small bouldering room. There is no lift to this floor.
Music
The centre play background music and will turn it down at anytime if requested.
nICAS Ascend
They do not currently offer NICAS Ascend
Anything Else...
Route setting takes place between 1pm - 6pm. Peak times are after 4pm during the week and all day on weekends.