Nevis Range Ski Resort

Nevis Range remains the United Kingdom's newest and highest ski area and has also carved out a reputation as a world-class mountain-biking destination.

There is a fantastic gondola at the heart of the whole operation, transporting thousands of visitors up its peaks year round. The ski area covers a wide swathe of mountain, right next to Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis (1,344m/4,409ft), and offers superb views out over the Atlantic coast. The major tourist town of Fort William is only a few miles away and is perfect for après-ski and accommodation options.

Despite being one of the world's newest lift-serviced ski areas, the history of skiing at Nevis Range goes back to at least the 1930s when adventurous locals hiked up to the area now known as the 'Snowgoose' – so named because by the time of the spring snow melts, the patch of snow left on the mountainside resembles the shape of a flying goose.