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Cardiff · Cardiff · UK
One of the UK’s original dry ski slopes established in 1969, featuring a 100m floodlit Dendix slope, terrain park, and tubing in Fairwater.
Dating back to 1969 as one of the earliest dry slopes built in the UK, Cardiff's Fairwater facility remains a vital community hub for Welsh snow sports. The floodlit 100-metre slope uses water-lubricated Dendix matting to host beginner ski schools, regional youth racing leagues, and multi-lane snow tubing sessions just ten minutes from the Welsh capital's city centre.
Main slope
100 m
Surface type
Dendix diamond synthetic matting with automated water spray lubrication
Floodlit
Yes
Typical session
90 min
Main slope width
25 m
Beginner slope length
30 m
Number of slopes
2
Lift type
1 Button Drag Lift and beginner surface tow
Main lifts
1
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 14:00) when the slope has plenty of open space.
Steady 14% to 17% slope pitch providing a consistent blue-grade runout ideal for beginners, freestyle jibbing, and school slalom racing.
Beginner
9
Freestyle
8
Surface quality
8
Crowd level
6
Mountain transfer
7
Snow Cubs (Ages 4-7)
Junior Alpine Coaching Stages
Adult Ski & Snowboard Tiers
Freestyle Jib Clinics
School Slalom Race Leagues
Pricing is in Pounds Sterling (£) and matches standard 2026 rates. Passes include skis/snowboard, boots, and helmet hire.
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 | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Easily reached from the A48 (Western Avenue) onto Fairwater Road. Approximately 10 minutes from central Cardiff and 15 minutes from the M4 (Exit 32 or 33). Direct bus routes 61 and 64 stop right outside. Free parking on-site.
Weekend daytime slots and weekday evenings when local Welsh school race squads train.