UK Outdoor Skiing Guide

1. Glenshee Ski Centre Scotland's largest ski resort, with over 40 km of ski runs. It also has the UK's largest cable car system, extending to three valleys and four peaks. Address: Old Military Rd, Ballater AB35 5XU, United Kingdom Tickets: Day pass £34, beginner's area £28, student ticket £29 2. Glencoe Mountain Resort Scotland's first commercial ski area, open 364 days a year. You can go mountain biking and hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. Not only are there beginner-friendly gentle slopes, but there is also the Flypaper, known as the steepest ski run in the UK. Address: Kingshouse, Glencoe PH49 4HZ Scotland Tickets: Winter weekday day pass £30, weekend/holiday £35 3. Nevis Range The ski resort is particularly high, at 650 m, and can be reached by mountain cable car. The highest point is 1,190 m, making it the highest ski resort in the UK. Tickets: Adult day pass £24.95, student day pass £20.75 Transportation: About a 13-minute drive from Fort William. Take bus 916 from Glasgow, about 4 hours. 4. Cairngorm Ski Resort The easiest ski resort to reach by public transportation in Scotland, with 35 ski runs of different slopes and 10 cable car routes Transportation: Take bus 37 directly from Aviemore. 5. Yad Moss Ski Tow Suitable for experienced advanced players, not recommended for beginners to try. The ski resort has a 600 m cableway. When the snow conditions are good, the ski run can be up to 800 m long. Tickets: Adult season pass £55, day pass £20 Transportation: You need to drive/take a taxi. It's about 10 minutes from Alston.