The culture and history of the United Kingdom can be combined with a ski holiday in the resorts of the UK and Scotland. Nevis Range is one of the most modern and best ski resorts in the UK and is well known by ski enthusiasts all over the world. Nevis Range ski resort is located in the western Scottish Lochaber area on the slopes of Aonach Mor. Not far away are the town of Fort Williams, Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis and the Grampian area.
The excellent gondola lift does most of the work, taking thousands of visitors to the summit each year. The ski area covers a large part of the mountain’s slopes. Ben Nevis is one of the highest mountains in Britain, reaching 1,344 metres or 409 feet in height. It has a magnificent view of the Atlantic coast. Major tourist towns such as Fort William are only a few miles away and provide excellent accommodation for visitors to the resort. Although the modern day lift came into being not too long ago, the history of the resort goes back to the 1930s. That’s when enterprising locals started entertaining themselves by skiing down the mountains at Snowgoose, so named because the melting snow on the hillside was very similar in shape to a flying swan.
The ski resorts in Scotland are ideal for advanced skiers and snowboarders. The largest UK ski centre is in Aviemore, but there are also skiing opportunities in Glencoe, Nevis, Glenshee, Lecht and Nevis Range. Scotland’s popular ski resorts of Lecht and Glenshee are in the land of castles and whisky, allowing you to combine sporting activities with sightseeing and spirits tasting. A relaxing holiday in Scotland is an opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Scottish outback, with its clear lakes, picturesque islands and heather-covered mountains.
For avid skiers who have missed out on skiing in the Alps, the British have made a real treat. In the English town of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire a resort called Snow Centre is opening. The ski season starts on May 6. Tons of artificial snow and snow cannons will allow skiers to ski here even in summer. The local slope, the biggest in the UK, is 160 metres long. It is equipped with two modern ski lifts and everything you need for a comfortable skiing. The 100-metre long beginner’s slope is perfect for beginners. There is a shop on site that sells the most famous sports brands in the world. At the top of the slope is the EDGE restaurant, which offers a wide range of services. Here you can both have a cup of hot chocolate and celebrate a lavish birthday or an extremely successful descent.