Scotland, Lowther Hills Ski Club
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Overview

Lowther Hills is a small, family-friendly ski centre nested between Scotland's two highest villages, Wanlockhead and Leadhills, which boast Scotland's oldest Curling and Skiing heritage. It's the only ski centre in the south of Scotland and the nearest to the cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dumfries, all just one hour's drive to the slopes. 

 
The centre has a Ski Club lodge and toilet, a separate and safe area for absolute beginners and children with two 100-metre-long rope tows, and a 600-metre-long rope tow which provides access to intermediate slopes. Cross country skiers can tour the 3 kilometre loop on the Lowther Hill - Green Lowther plateau at 700 metres with impressive views over half of the south of Scotland and as far as the Isle of Arran, Ben Lomond, the Lake District and the Isle of Man on a clear day. After a day on the slopes, you can enjoy a different kind of après-ski at the local, family-friendly pubs: Hopetoun Arms Hotel in Leadhills and Wanlockhead Inn in Wanlockhead, both of which serve warm meals.

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Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

6cm
4cm
3cm
2cm
0cm
0cm
Dec
1.5cm
Jan
5cm
Feb
3cm
Mar
Beginners Runs
21%
Intermediate Runs
53%
Advanced Runs
26%
Runs in Total
6
Longest Run
0.5 km
Skiable Terrain
1.9 km

Total Lifts: 2

Surface Lifts
2

Elevation

Base
560m
Summit
725m
Vertical Drop
165m

Important Dates

January 04, 20252025/01/04
Projected Opening
March 16, 20252025/03/16
Projected Closing
20
Projected Days Open
20
Days Open Last Year
11
Years Open
20cm
Average Snowfall
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