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Ski resorts in United Kingdom

The UK ski scene is a testament to just how much British people love skiing. Despite variable snow conditions at the low-altitude ski areas, the resorts are cheerfully and doggedly maintained, often by volunteers. It's not the Alps, but skiing in Britain is truly something you should try at least once.

If you live within easy reach of the ski resorts in Northern England or Scotland, it's nice to know that you can hop in the car on a snow day and be skiing within a matter of hours. Although the ski resorts are rather small, many of them boast fantastic off-piste terrain. And of course, this is a great place to learn skiing or snowboarding without shelling out the big bucks.

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Allenheads

The Ski-Allenheads ski area is a volunteer-run ski club with skiing on several short runs when snow conditions permit. The club has its origins in the British Norwegian Ski Club, which was founded in the la...
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Alston

Nestled in the rugged North Pennines among old lead mines and quiet farmhouses is the Yad Moss ski area. Although there is evidence that local lead miners may have skied here back in the day, the ski area a...
Afbeelding - Looking Across Northern Corries at Cairngorm
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Aviemore

Reaching an altitude of 1230m, CairnGorm Mountain is located in the CairnGorms National Park and offers lovely views of the surrounding valleys. The ski area has a reputation as one of the most challenging...
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Fort William

Not for nothing does Fort William call itself the outdoor capital of the UK. Ten kilometres from Nevis Range and less than an hour from Glencoe Mountain, Fort William is a charming town located in the Scott...
Afbeelding - Glencoe ski area
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Glencoe

Situated at the foot of the Glencoe Mountains, Glencoe is a tiny village steeped in history. Glencoe has the dubious distinction of having been the site of the treacherous massacre of the MacDonald clan in...
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Glenridding – Raise

The ski area at Raise is run by the Lake District Ski Club, an enthusiastic group of volunteers who pour a lot of love into maintaining the terrain. An hour’s hike from the nearest car park, this ski area i...

Halifax

Another World sits at the relatively low altitude of about 350m. It’s the southernmost outdoor ski area in the UK, which means that snow cover is not always guaranteed. But when conditions are good, this i...
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Spittal of Glenshee

The largest ski area in Scotland, Glenshee Ski Centre is situated in Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, an hour-and-a-half drive from Aberdeen airport. The ski area has 22 lifts and 36 pistes as well...
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Weardale

The Weardale Ski Club is served by the nearby villages of Westgate and Weardale, each just a five-minute drive away, as well as by the further towns and hotels along the Weardale valley. The region is part...