The Ski Resorts of Northern England

Winter Season
2003/4

T h e S k i R e s o r t s o f N o r t h e r n E n g l a n d

The definitive guide to skiing and snow boarding on real snow with real ski lifts
in the mountains of Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham
Harwood Common

The relatively gentle slopes, rope tows and southerly aspect make this mountain ideal for beginners, intermediates and young children. Snowboarders of all grades are well catered for - there are wide slopes for carving and a narrow gully in the middle of the slope form a natural half-pipe and snowboard park. Harwood holds the snow well and road access from the south is regularly ploughed.

The top of the two parallel rope tows at Harwood.

The end of a good day at Harwood.

*Operators:*	The Harwood Ski Federation
Piste Map :	unofficial piste map view here drawn as best as I can remember
*Uplift:*	Two parallel rope tows: both 1640ft (500m)
*Vertical:*	260ft (80m)
*Top Station:*	2250ft (686m)
*Aspect:*	South Facing
*Facilities on the slopes:*	Daylodge: a simple wooden hut with table and chairs. Toilet facilities are provided. There are two engine sheds at the top.
*Club Membership (2001 rates):*	Adults: £20 per annum Adults: £10 per annum Prices may have gone up by now
*Lift pass (2001 rates):*	Members ski for free non members £8 per day Prices may have gone up by now
*Location:*	County Durham Pennines OS91 Grid Ref 793 355 (click to view map)
*Access:*	10 miles south of Alston above the B6277. The walk from the car takes 10 minutes.
*Aprés ski:*	Langdon Beck Hotel
*Snow report answerphone:*	01748 850 415
*Membership Contact:*	Geoff Lloyd tel. 01748 823164
*Website:*	none