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Where To Snowboard In The Uk

By: maggie eliot

Break Studios Contributing Writer

If you are a snowboarder in the United Kingdom, you should learn about where to snowboard in the UK. The United Kingdom is sometimes referred to as Great Britain. The UK consists of England, North Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The following locations are some of the best places to snowboard in the United Kingdom.

  1. Ski and Snowboard Center Cardiffe. The Ski and Snowboarding center Cardiffe is located in Wales. This unique facility uses a synthetic material instead of snow on its 100 meter mountain. Using synthetic material is a common practice in many resorts throughout Europe, and it attracts many natives and tourists alike. This UK snowboarding facility has professional instructors for all levels and ages and the price ranges from ten to twelve Euros. In order to ride the mountain recreationally, you have to earn a "ticket" of proficiency to ensure safety. Ski and Snowboard Center Cardiff, 198 Fairwater ROad, Fairwater Cardiff CF53JR.
  2. Hardwood Common. This best snowboarding mountain in the United Kingdom is located in Northern England. The runs on the Hardwood common are scenic, but extremely tame. The Hardwood Common is the best snowboarding in the UK if you are a beginning to intermediate snowboarder. The slopes are well groomed and the runs are wide. Members can snowboard for free while non members can expect to pay eight dollars per day. You can access the Hardwood common by driving 10 miles south of Alston above the B6277. You will have to park and then walk for approximately ten minutes.
  3. Yad Moss Ski Area. This ski resort should not be missed when snowboarding in the UK. The Yad Moss measures 640 feet high and is the best snowboarding in the UK for intermediate to advanced snowboarders. The mountain is groomed, but there are off piste options as well. If you are not a member, it costs fifteen dollars each day to snowboard. Yad Moss is located 7 miles SE of Alston, Cumbria at B6277 Grid Ref 774 377.
Posted on: Aug. 13, 2010