Outdoor summer activities at Bangholm

The City of Edinburgh Council is once again organising a summer programme designed to give young people in Edinburgh a safe and enjoyable introduction to an exciting range of outdoor activities.

Organised by the Sports and Outdoor Education Unit you can be assured that these sessions will be run to the highest possible safety standards using some of the most experienced and qualified instructors in the city. Starting each day from the newly opened Bangholm Outdoor Centre in north Edinburgh we will venture out each day to venues close to the city returning at the end of the day both tired and happy.

With prices starting at an unbelievably low £10 per day these days out represent fantastic value for money. Places are expected to be snapped up quickly and with booking being done on a first-come-first served basis you'll need to be quick.

Date Times Venue Activity Cost Ages
27th July 10am-5pm Devilla Forest Mountain Biking Introductory* £10 S1-S3
27th July 10am-5pm Pitmedden Forest Mountain Biking Intermediate* £15 S3-S6
 28th July 10am-6pm Glentress Mountain Biking Introductory* £10 S3-S6
29th July 10am-5pm Elie Elie Chain Walk £10 S1-S3
30th July 10am-5pm Elie Elie Chain Walk £10 S3-S6
31st July 10am-4pm Blackford Glen Rock Climbing & Orienteering £10 S1-S6
3rd August 10am-6pm Pentland Hills Hillwalking £10 S3-S6
3rd August 10am-6pm Glentress Mountain Biking Advanced* £20 S3-S6
4th August 10am-5pm Bonaly Mountain Boarding £10 S1-S3
5th August 10am-5pm   Mountain Biking Intermediat8e £15 S3-S6
6th August 10am-5pm Bonaly Mountain Boarding £10 S3-S6
6th August 10am-6pm Glentress Mountain Biking Introductory* £10 S3-S6
7Th August 10am-6pm Glentress Mountain Biking Advanced* £20 S3-S6
10th August 10am-5pm Rosyth Quarry Rock Climbing £10 S1-S3
10th August 10am-6pm Tweed Valley Mountain Biking Introductory* £10 S1-S3
10th August 10am-5pm   Mountain Biking Intermediate* £15 S1-S3
11th August 10am-5pm Traprain Law Rock Climbing £10 S3-S6
12th August 10am-6pm Glentress Mountain Biking Introductory* £10 S1-S3
13th August 10am-12noon Alien Rock 2 Bouldering £10 S1-S3
13th August 1pm-3pm Alien Rock 2 Bouldering £10 S3-S6
14th August 10am-5pm Elie Elie Chain Walk £10 S1-S3
14th August 10am-6pm Glentress Mountain Biking Advanced* £20 S3-S6

All activities meet at Bangholm Outdoor Centre, Craighall Gardens, Edinburgh EH6 4RH (please note we are not able to pick up or drop off anywhere other than Bangholm Outdoor Centre).

We reserve the right to change venues depending on weather forecasts on the day. Places must be booked and paid for in advance. Cost includes transport to and from Edinburgh, all specialist equipment, qualified and experienced instructors. Cost does not include food, drink or personal clothing. 

*Mountain Biking

  • Introductory sessions are open to anyone who can ride a bike.
  • Intermediate sessions are designed to teach more advanced mountain bike skills.
  • Advanced sessions are for people who are already competent mountain bikers and are looking for some advanced coaching. 

For further information or to book a place please contact us at the address above or call 0131 551 4368 or e-mail cliff.smith@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Mountain biker

Contacts
Name: Bangholm Outdoor Centre
Address: Craighall Gardens, Edinburgh EH6 4RH
Tel: 0131 551 4368
E-mail: cliff.smith