Glenshee Ski Centre Cairngorms
Glenshee Ski Centre on the slopes of Cairnwell in the Cairngorm Mountains between Braemar and Blairgowrie is the largest ski area in Britain, a network of runs on four mountains accessible from the highest main road summit in Britain at the Cairnwell Pass that provides the greatest vertical descent and the widest variety of terrain available at any Scottish ski resort. The combination of the altitude, the extent of the ski area and the quality of the terrain makes Glenshee the most complete skiing destination available in Scotland when snow conditions are good.
The ski area extends across Cairnwell, Meall Odhar, Glas Maol and Cairn Aosda, four mountains linked by ski lifts and drags that create a network of runs of varying difficulty from gentle beginner slopes to more demanding terrain on the steeper faces. The total vertical descent available, approximately 220 metres on the best runs, provides a skiing experience comparable to modest Alpine resorts rather than the limited terrain of smaller British ski areas.
The summer use of the Glenshee area for walking and mountain biking provides a year-round visitor offer that complements the ski season, and the Cairnwell Pass road over the highest main road summit in Britain provides dramatic mountain scenery accessible by car for those who prefer not to ski. The surrounding Cairngorm landscape of moorland and high mountain plateau provides excellent walking in one of the finest wilderness areas in the British Isles.