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Rawtenstall · Lancashire · UK
The North West’s premier outdoor snow sports centre in Rawtenstall, featuring a 200m Proslope main run, permanent Snowflex funpark, and quarter pipe.
Grassroots freestyle culture runs deep at this historic Lancashire venue overlooking the Rossendale Valley. Upgraded with modern Proslope matting on its 200-metre main line, The Hill provides a fast, low-friction descent for technical carving alongside a dedicated Snowflex funpark complete with quarter pipes, kickers, and street rails for low-impact trick progression.
Main slope
200 m
Surface type
Proslope synthetic matting and Snowflex freestyle zones with high-pressure water misting
Floodlit
Yes
Typical session
120 min
Main slope width
35 m
Beginner slope length
50 m
Number of slopes
3
Lift type
3 Surface Drag Tow Lifts and Magic Carpet conveyor belt
Main lifts
3
Beginner lifts
1
Misting system
Yes
Floodlit
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Best time to visit
Midweek daytime hours (Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 15:00) offer plenty of slope space.
Sustained 15% to 22% gradient down the valley hillside with a wide, safe runout, accompanied by an isolated learner slope and dedicated freestyle tiered banks.
Beginner
9
Freestyle
10
Surface quality
9
Crowd level
7
Mountain transfer
9
Junior Snow Cadets (Ages 4-7)
Adult Beginner Ski & Board Stages 1-4
Freestyle Jib & Quarterpipe Clinics
Race Performance Squad Training
Pricing is in Pounds Sterling (£) and matches standard 2026 rates. Passes include equipment hire (skis/board, boots, helmet). Recreational practice requires competence in linking turns and lift use.
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Located off the A56 / M66 corridor in Rawtenstall. Approximately 30 minutes from central Manchester and 45 minutes from Leeds or Preston, with free parking outside the main lodge.
Friday evening freestyle jam sessions and weekend morning ski school sessions see high participation.