About
Welcome to The Ledge, the Highland's largest climbing gym and National Bouldering and Performance Centre. More than just a climbing wall, The Ledge is a registered Scottish charity that is dedicated to changing lives for the better through the medium of climbing. The gym is built on the foundations of community, inclusivity, and positivity.
At The Ledge, they believe that climbing is more than just an activity; it's a shared experience. The gym provides a fun and supportive space for climbers of all levels to identify and achieve their goals. Whether you are an aspiring Olympian or just starting out on your climbing journey, The Ledge is excited to welcome you.
The gym offers a range of services to cater to different interests and needs. They have a dedicated kids/novice climbers area complete with autobelays, roped climbs, and low-level bouldering. For those looking for more challenge, there are over 700m2 of pure bouldering walls, including a replica Paris 2024 Olympic Competition wall. Additionally, they have 50+ lead and top rope routes equipped with autobelays.
The Ledge also offers various courses and programmes to support climbers in their journey. They have NICAS courses for young climbers in a group and game-based environment. They also offer 'Vertical Living' social impact programmes, as well as youth and kid-focused programming designed to build confidence, diverse skill sets, teamwork, and resilience. Furthermore, they also have specialist courses that cover topics such as autobelay intros, learning to lead, belay and movement techniques, getting comfortable falling, women's-only groups, and more.
In addition to climbing, The Ledge also has a strength and conditioning gym with lifting platforms, dumbbells, kettlebells, Concept cardio machines, and cable stations. They have a 100m2 yoga and fitness studio that offers climbing and adventure sport-specific group fitness and yoga classes. The gym also has a dedicated physio and rehab space.
To top it all off, The Ledge has a cool caf called Redpoint Kitchen where climbers can refuel and relax. They also have The Bolt, a specialist climbing shop that sells climbing shoes and hardware for all your climbing adventures. The gym is also available for hosting various events, such as kids parties, corporate team building, youth groups, and more.
If you want to stay updated with the latest news and promotions from The Ledge, you can sign up for their newsletter. The gym is open from 10am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends. It is located in Unit 2, Telford Retail Park, Inverness.
Overall, The Ledge is more than just a climbing gym. It's a place where individuals come together to challenge themselves, support one another, and ultimately change lives through the power of climbing.
