Best Golf Courses in the Lake District

Expert or beginner, we can point you to the best golf courses in the Lake District. It's a great way to spend a day when you're on holiday here. And we have some of the most beautiful courses in the North of England. So here's our choice of the best golf courses in the Lake District.

Windermere Golf Club

Windermere Golf Club
We had to start with this one, our local Golf Club, which was established in 1891, and is one of the oldest clubs in Cumbria. It's steeped in history and offers a unique challenge to golfers of all abilities. At the same time it gives players spectacular and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This one was recently voted the best golf course in South Cumbria by National Club Golfer magazine. It's also in the top 10 most enjoyable courses to play in England chosen by Golf World. There's a good pro shop and excellent food in the club house. You can apply for membership, but visitors are always welcome. For full details and fees, see https://www.windermeregolfclub.co.uk

Grange over Sands

Grange over Sands
Visitors are welcome, too, every day of the week at this charming club not far away at Grange. With a newly-appointed professional team, and the idyllic seaside location, it's easy to see why this is judged one of the best golf courses in the Lake District. It's a mature "MacKenzie-designed" course offering something for everyone, whatever your skill level. The well-kept level fairways make the course easy for beginners. Yet the challenging layout and good all-year-round greens make it an ideal test for the lower handicapper. It's on the picturesque Lake District Peninsula only 20 minutes from Jct. 36 off the M6. More details: http://www.grangegolfclub.co.uk

Carus Green

Carus Green
We're still in the South Lakes with this super club on the outskirts of Kendal, as you're heading into the Lake District. It's an 18-hole parkland course and it's surrounded by glorious countryside, which means great views to distract you! There are three rivers which run through the course - the River Kent, the River Mint and the River Sprint. They all add variety and interest to the course and create natural water hazards across five different holes. There's state-of-the-art practice facilities, an award-winning clubhouse, grill restaurant and lounge bar, so it's really popular with locals and visitors alike. Details: https://www.carusgreen.co.uk

Seascale Golf Club

Seascale Golf Club
Over on the west coast of Cumbria is this English Amateur Open Championship Course offering visitors of all golfing abilities the chance of a great day out. Visitors are always made to feel welcome both on and off the course. Founded in 1893, Seascale golf links are the design of Willie Campbell and George Lowe. The course is a traditional links which is maintained to very high standards offering golfers of all levels of ability an ideal place to test their skills. The club has very competitive pricing, a championship links course of 6450 yards, and a large practice ground, all with bar and catering facilities. The setting is spectacular, with views of the Isle of Man and Scotland as well as the mountains of the Lake District, making this a perfect place to enjoy a great day, both on and off the course. Details: http://www.seascalegolfclub.co.uk/

Keswick Golf Club

Keswick Golf Club
Set in the heart of the northern Lakes, Keswick Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole parkland course. It offers players a real challenge, measuring just over 6200 yards, and is very well-laid out, providing a stunning golfing experience. The views surrounding the course are breath-taking, and often take the players' attention away from the golf so that they can admire the scenery. From here you can see a panorama of the Lakeland Fells including such as Blencathra, Skiddaw, and the Helvellyn range. The course itself uses features from the natural landscape, with tight, tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers to create an enjoyable and exciting experience for players. There's also a putting green, two pitching greens, and a 300-yard practice fairway, close to the first hole’s tee. More details: http://www.keswickgolfclub.com