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The Lecht Ski Centre |
Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. AB36 8YP |
| Tel : 019756 51426 |
| E-Mail : info@lecht.co.uk
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| Website : www.lecht.co.uk |
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The Lecht is the lowest of the Scottish Ski
Areas (2090ft) and is situated in the Eastern Cairngorms on the A939 between Tomintoul
& Cockbridge. Although it is the lowest, it is usually the first resort to open
every year, as it only take a few inches of snow for them to open. The centre
started with modest beginning when a few portable tows were set up to take advantage of
the good snow cover. It has expanded over the years to now boast 15 lifts, which are
made up of six small tows for beginners, eight poma's and a new three man chairlift that
was opened in 2001. Due to The Lecht's low height, they have also invested heavily in snow making machinery. They
have at least six mobile cannons they can use when the weather conditions allow.
Although the centre does not have many black runs, we love this place as everything is so
easy to get to. The ticket office and lifts are only a few steps away from the car
park and the staff are very friendly. Fresh news from the slopes is
that a new main building is being constructed. It should be complete
for early 2004. |
| The Facts |
Prices (2003-4) |
 | Altitude - 2,090 ft to 2,500 ft (640m to 823m) |
| Pisted Runs - 20 Km |
| Longest Run - 2,953 ft (900m) |
| Maximum Vertical Descent - 700 ft |
| Number Of Lifts - 15
 | 1 Three Man Chairlift. |
| 6 Small Beginner Tows. |
| 8 Poma's. |
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| Number Of Runs - 21
| 7 Green (33%) |
| 7 Blue (33%) |
| 6 Red (30%) |
| 1 Black (4%) |
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| Snowboard Funpark - One built into the hill, another one built when snow permits. |
| Up-Lift Capacity - 10,000 per hour. |
| Snowmaking - 6 Mobile Snow Cannons. |
| Mountain Cafe's - One at the car park with separate Snack Bar. |
| Off-Piste Ski-ing - Yes |
| Ski & Snowboard Schools - Yes |
| Ski & Snowboard Hire - Yes |
| Ski Clothing hire - Yes |
| Shop - Yes |
| Artificial Ski Slope - Yes |
| Snow Tubing - Yes |
| Half-Pipe Cutter - Yes - On-site. |
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| Lift Passes
| 1 Day - Adult £20.00 - Junior £13.00 - Child £10.00 |
| Morning/Afternoon - Adult £15.00 - Junior £10.00 -
Child £7.50 |
| Limited Area Day - Adult £15.00 - Junior £10.75 - Child £8.25 |
| Limited Half Day - Adult £11.50 - Junior £8.50 -
Child £6.75 |
| Mature Student Day (With Relevant ID) - £15.00 |
| 2 Day Pass - Adult £36.00 - Junior £23.00 - Child
£18.00 |
| 3 Day Pass - Adult £52.00 - Junior £33.00 - Child
£26.00 |
| 4 Day Pass - Adult £68.00 - Junior £43.00 - Child
£34.00 |
| 5 Day Pass - Adult £84.00 - Junior £43.00 - Child
£42.00 |
| Loyalty Card - £15.00 - Offers great discounts on
lift passes. Ask for details. |
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| Equipment Hire
| Ski Hire - Adult £14.00 - Junior £14.00 - Child £8.50 |
| Snowboard & Boot Hire - Adult £17.00 - Junior £17.00
- Child £12.00 |
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| Special Deals for 2003-4
| 1 Day Beginner - Adult £40.00 - Junior £36.00 - Child
£31.50
 | 1 Day Limited Area Lift Pass, Equipment Hire and
2 Hours Instruction |
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| 5 Day "Birds Of Prey" Package - Adult £150.00 -
Junior £120.00 - Child £100.00
| 5 Day Limited Area Lift Pass, Equipment Hire and
5x2 Hours Instruction |
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| Tubing
| Single Tube - £7.00 Per Hour |
| Double Tube - £10.00 Per Hour |
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Comments About The Lecht.
| Andy Willcock - 01/03/2002 |
We really like The Lecht. It is the cheapest ski area in Scotland,
the lifts, shops etc are all close to the car park and the staff are superb.
Although there aren't many runs for the experts, there are many challenging red runs along
with some nice easy cruising blue runs. Everythime we go to Scotland, we ski at The
Lecht more than anywhere else. It's Brilliant. |
| Andy Willcock - 30/06/2002 |
We have just got back from a summer holiday in Scotland, and we called at
The Lecht to see what they have on offer throughout the summer months. It was a
superb day!! For only £30.00 we were entertained all day long with Quad Bikes,
Deval Karts, Buggies, etc, etc. At the end of the day we were a few points short of
having a Chairlift ride to the top of the mountain (You get a swipe card and put credits
on the card for the different activities) They let us go up anyway, and the guy at
the top pointed out all the interesting sights that can be seen from the top. A
Truly Excellent Day!!! |
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