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Clitheroe (Sabden) · Lancashire · UK
The legendary volunteer-run ski club on Pendle Hill that produced World Cup champion Dave Ryding, featuring a 140m technical race slope.
Renowned throughout the international ski racing community, this volunteer-run club on the slopes of Lancashire's historic Pendle Hill gained global acclaim as the childhood training slope of World Cup slalom champion Dave Ryding. The 140-metre hill features a steep, technically unforgiving top section that forces skiers to master rapid edge-to-edge transitions and disciplined upper-body stability before flattening into a fast finish bowl.
Main slope
140 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
35 m
Number of slopes
2
Lift type
2 Button Drag Lifts and beginner surface tow
Main lifts
1
Beginner lifts
1
Misting system
Yes
Floodlit
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Best time to visit
Saturday and Sunday morning slots when recreational skiing runs alongside club coaching.
Steep, technical 18% to 24% pitch dropping down the flank of Pendle Hill, engineered specifically for fast edge-to-edge slalom race precision.
Beginner
8
Freestyle
8
Surface quality
9
Crowd level
5
Mountain transfer
10
Junior Race Development Academy
Dave Ryding Slalom Clinics
Adult Beginner Ski & Board Tiers
Private Technical Tuition
Pricing is in Pounds Sterling (£) and matches standard 2026 club rates. Non-members are welcome for public sessions and instruction.
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00 - 21:30 |
| Friday | 18:00 - 21:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Located off the A59 / A671 near Clitheroe, taking Clitheroe Road into the village of Sabden on the side of Pendle Hill. Approximately 25 minutes from Blackburn or Burnley, with on-site parking at the clubhouse.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings when Lancashire junior race squads train through gated courses.