Winter sports
The North Pennines has some of the best winter sport opportunities in England, with well established ski tows in Weardale, Allenheads and Yad Moss. Both day skiing/snowboarding and annual memberships are available from the clubs.
The North Pennines are one of the snowiest parts of the UK, with snow lying on the ground for around 2 months of the year. For those who wish to go off piste, cross country skiing and ski touring are permitted over open access land. Much of the North Pennines is ideal for cross-country within the broad dales and open high plateaus.
Experienced walkers venturing out during winter conditions in the North Pennines are in for an exhilarating day with glorious views.
Alston Training and Adventure Centre
The Alston Training and Adventure Centre is a family run centre offering a range of options from a full package of outdoor activities based at our residential centre. These are led by our highly skilled, experienced and qualified staff and are ideal for school and youth groups. The vast majority of the activities are carried out in the natural environment of the North Pennines. These activities include climbing, abseiling, canoeing, mine exploration, gorge walking, problem solving and team building. Alston Training and Adventure Centre offer facilities for ski hire and accommodation for those travelling further and wishing to stay for a weekend or mid-week break when the slopes are open.
We stock a range of skies from children’s (100) to adult (190)
These can be hired on a daily or weekend basis.
We also offer accommodation only for groups who wish to carry out their own programme of activities be it a mine exploration group, university canoe club or a walking group wishing to explore new areas.
The centre is also highly popular for cyclists on the C2C route and walkers on the Pennine Way.
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Garrigill, Alston
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Eden Outdoor Adventures
Eden Outdoor Adventures is a small, friendly, family company run by Ian and Melanie. We provide tailor made courses for individuals, families and groups. We believe that by tailor making your course we can offer quality instruction and guiding with the personal touch, allowing people to get the most out of their time with us.
We work hard to understand your needs and to design days to offer a challenge and to make your dreams come true. To help do this, Eden Outdoor Adventures draw upon a great deal of knowledge and experience from working in the outdoors and the areas in which we operate. They also hold National Qualifications in the activities we offer to ensure you the highest standards. We offer half day to multiple day trips in the Lake District, Eden Valley, Northern Pennines, Scotland and Wales as well as further afield. From guided tours, low level family walks through wooded valleys, introductory climbing and canoeing to demanding mountain and river trips in wild places. Wherever your dreams take you, let Eden Outdoor Adventures help make them come true.
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Ousby, Penrith, Cumbria.
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Weardale Ski Club
With 2 Poma ski lifts serving 6 pisted runs and a large club hut, the Weardale Ski Club on Swinhope Fell above Westgate in Weardale is a great North Pennines venue for skiing and snowboarding. Day membership is available on week days.
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Winter sports