The Lecht in Scotland
Resort Guide
The Lecht suffers from being a relatively long drive from the Central Belt of Scotland, but is an excellent friendly, compact beginners' and early intermediates' centre and attracts a strong following from Aberdeen and the North East of the country. Continued investment in snowmaking and grooming equipment has meant that, despite the relatively low elevation, there is usually decent beginners and early intermediates runs open when other low lying runs are incomplete. As long a temperatures are low enough then the centre will be making snow, particularly on the lower runs. It is however quite a remote centre lying on the infamous A939 Cockbridge to Tomintoul Road and the base station is a collection of smaller buildings: a licensed restaurant/café, ski and board hire, ski and snowboard school. The nearest accommodation is in the village of Corgarff and in the picturesque village of Tomintoul.
Accomodation & Après Ski
Accommodation is available in Tomintoul village where the Gordon Hotel is recommended and there are a few other pubs and hotels worth a visit. Nearest accommodation is in the hamlet of Corgarff, but The Lecht is usually regarded as a day or weekend visit.
Resort Statistics
- Resort Height : 643
- Top Station : 823
- Bottom Station : 643
- Vertical Descent : 180
- Drag Lifts : 12
- Chair Lifts : 1
- Opens : Dec - April
- Expert Rating : 3
- Intermediate Rating : 6
- Beginner Rating : 7