Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
England's largest dry slope, on Robinswood Hill
A dry-slope ski and snowboard centre on Robinswood Hill in Gloucester, skiing year-round on artificial dendix matting rather than snow, and one of England's largest such venues.
- 74 m Base
- 121 m Top lift
- 47 m Vertical
- 2 Pistes mapped
- 4 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
An on-site cafe and the centre's other activities, including tubing, round off a visit.
The snow centre
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is a dry-slope venue on the wooded flanks of Robinswood Hill on the edge of the city, and one of England's largest artificial-slope complexes. There is no snow here: skiers and boarders ride on dendix matting, the brush-like plastic surface long used on British dry slopes, which means the slopes run year-round in all weathers. Alongside its main, trainer and nursery slopes it offers snow-tubing and other activities, and it has a strong tradition of racing and lessons, nurturing generations of local skiers. It suits beginners, families, freestyle boarders and anyone wanting to train or keep in practice between mountain trips. The tree-lined hillside setting gives it a pleasant outdoor feel despite being minutes from the city centre.
The slope
Nursery and trainer slopes with lessons make it a natural place to learn.
The main slope suits confident skiers and boarders working on technique.
Popular with dry-slope racers and freestylers, though limited in length.
Handy for keeping form rather than a genuine expert challenge.
Year-round dry-slope skiing
The dendix matting on Robinswood Hill means you can ski or board here any day of the year, whatever the West Country weather.
On the map
Legend
Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay near Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
Most visitors come for the day; the city of Gloucester on the doorstep has the nearest accommodation.
A base in town — the snow centre is a day trip, not a resort stay.
Self-catering flexibility for a family visit or a longer city break.
Handy if the centre is a stopover between flights.
Book access to Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
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How to get there
Bristol Airport is the nearest major gateway, with the centre on the southern edge of Gloucester itself.
A short drive from Gloucester city centre and easily reached from the M5; aimed at local day visitors.
Best time: Open year-round, so any time works.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
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- Vertical
- 24 m
- Lifts
- 2
Guildford Ski Slope
- Vertical
- 7 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 5
- Lifts
- 2
Chill Factore
Ski Club Of Ireland
- Vertical
- 37 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 5
- Lifts
- 4
Lowther Hills
- Vertical
- 160 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 5
- Lifts
- 0
Midlothian Snowsports Centre (Hillend Dry Slope)
- Vertical
- 104 m
- Lifts
- 3
Getting to Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
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