Where is a good place to see snow in UK/Ireland in January?

Tea Gin girl asked:


My mother-in-law is coming to visit from Australia and has never seen snow before. We live in Liverpool.

We’d like to make it a road trip, if possible, and don’t mind driving long distances because we’re used to it (also Aussies).

Thanks for any input :-)

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9 comments to Where is a good place to see snow in UK/Ireland in January?

  • Balian881

    north east england

    preferably Newcastle

  • Happy Murcia

    Avimore in SAcotland, guarantted to see the snow. It is also Scotlands big outwaed bound area….

  • James

    up in here in scotland in the highlands

  • Veronica Alicia

    Go North and go high.
    There will be snow in places like the Cairngorms and Mum-in-law might enjoy going up the mountain in the ski lift. You could make a weekend break and take her to Pitlochry which isn’t too far away and is a nice little Town.

  • Tom B

    Well Ireland doesn’t get much snow anytime of the year. Mountain tops are your best bet! I’d say west and north west would probably be most likely (Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Roscommon, Leitrim). But it could appear anywhere really, keep a look out for weather reports! I couldn’t tell you much about the UK, I live in Ireland.

  • Laura

    Hi Im from Ireland and in Jan you might get alittle snow but nothing to show anyone,it rarely stays on the ground!!!
    Id say your best bet is Scotland or Somewhere like Newcastle, It seems like its always snowing there that time of year!!

    Hope this helps,Hope you get to see the snow!

  • BigMac

    well you could go all the way to Scotland to see it but it will be properly sitting on your doorstep so to speak in North Wales try Snowdonia it,s only an hour or so to drive from Liverpool

  • Mr. Hello

    You only need to go to Snowdonia in North Wales to see snow. It will only take one hour to get there from Liverpool.

    I am from Southport and I can see them on the beach (at Formby).

  • Land lubber

    Snowdonia, Peak District

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