{"id":31661,"date":"2023-10-11T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/7ac9ba23-fa1b-4f31-87ac-93558b35a118"},"modified":"2023-10-13T22:40:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:40:56","slug":"where-to-ski-and-snowboard-in-scotland-england-and-the-rest-of-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/where-to-ski-and-snowboard-in-scotland-england-and-the-rest-of-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to ski and snowboard in Scotland, England and the rest of the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hit the slopes without leaving the UK with our guide to the best places to ski and snowboard in the UK. <\/p>

By Carys Matthews\n <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 11 October 2023 at 12:00 PM<\/p>

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Believe it or not you can ski in Scotland and England on real snow. You don’t have to travel far to have some fun in the snow, and the UK’s unpredictable weather means that windows of powder can open as late as mid-spring. <\/p>

Here is our expert guide to the best places to go skiing in Scotland, Northern England and the rest of the UK for all ages and levels of ability. We have included great options for both outside in the fresh mountain air, and indoors at dry slopes and indoor centres. Have fun!<\/p>

Skiing in Scotland: What are Scotland’s best ski resorts?<\/h2>

Glenshee, Aberdeenshire<\/a><\/h3>
You don’t need to go to Austria for great skiing!\/Credit: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Glenshee claims to have the most extensive skiing areas in the UK, with 25 miles of downhill runs over four mountains. There are 22 lifts and 36 runs, offering an amazing diversity of natural terrain for all standards of skiers and snowboarders. The ski centre at Braemar is open for skiing and snowboarding from mid December to April, while the Base Cafe is open all year round.<\/p>

There are wide open pistes, sheltered expanses, jumps, a natural half-pipe and a testing slalom race track. This does make it a popular site on days with good conditions, but if you book online you can skip the queues at the ticket office. There is on-site equipment hire. www.ski-glenshee.co.uk<\/a><\/p>

Lecht, Aberdeenshire<\/a><\/h3>

Lecht 2090 stands, as the name suggests, 2,090ft (637m) above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms, and is a great resort for beginners.<\/p>

One of the smaller resorts in Scotland with shorter runs, it\u2019s popular with families but not as busy as other resorts. As the site is within the Cairngorms National Park <\/a>you can enjoy the amazing scenery without all the crowds \u2013 especially if you go on a weekday.<\/p>

Even at the weekend, Lecht makes a good alternative to the busier Cairngorm resort at Aviemore. The ski centre has a bar\/restaurant with the usual apr\u00e8s-ski suspects of hot chocolate, mulled wine and more. There is also a hire centre for equipment. www.lecht.co.uk<\/a><\/p>

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