Ice Factor National Ice Climbing Centre

Ice Factor the National Ice Climbing Centre is located in Kinlochleven in the highlands of Scotland. It is an adventure sports centre with a vast ice-climbing wall, an aerial obstacle course and a kid’s play area.

Please note that this venue is currently closed.

Things to do at Ice Factor National Ice Climbing Centre

The indoor ice climbing wall is one of the best facilities for ice climbing in the world. There are 500 tonnes of real snow and ice with a height of 12m and grades from beginner to expert.

If you want to try rock climbing then their state-of-the-art climbing walls and highly experienced instructors will have you scaling the walls in no time. You can try out their rock climbing taster sessions and there is a range of different routes to try out.

The aerial adventure course is a 250m circuit situated 10m above the round. You are secured to a fixed rail yet you feel like you are flying, this course is only for the very brave. Obstacles include a tight rope walk, rickety bridges, swaying climbing features and more. Children aged 10 or under must be accompanied by an adult and they must be at least 120cm tall.

Their indoor soft play centre is popular with parents with young children. The Ice Factor activities are primarily aimed at kids over the age of 7. Younger children will often struggle to learn adequately from instruction. This is free, of charge to customers and has proven to be really popular with parents with younger kids.

Further Information

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

An adventure sports centre with a vast ice-climbing wall, an aerial obstacle course and a kid’s play area. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

Rock climbing is £9.50 non-instructed, lessons £39 for adults and £29 for juniors. Aerial adventure course £30 adults, £25 children. Ice climbing adult taster session £39, juniors £29.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is free parking.

When are they open?

They are open for most of the year and run a variety of sessions. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.

Dog friendly?

Dogs and well-behaved owners are welcome at Ice Factor. They allow dogs in the shop, café and bar. Note that dogs are not allowed in the climbing bays for their own safety and the safety of climbers.