golfing
The Dales Haven Guest House, Leyburn, gives you the opportunity to combine golf with a visit to Wensleydale – where there’s plenty for non-golfers to do too.
There are ten golf courses within 45 minutes and three – Bedale, Darlington and Blackwell Grange – are affiliated to the 2-fore-1 scheme
'First class in every respect. Standard of golf courses excellent. We'll be back' - John, Keswick
Wensleydale Golf Club
Affording spectacular views of the Yorkshire Dales, a magnificent setting, over 6,000 yards. Watch out for some tricky ponds though.
Akebar Park, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LY.
Tel: (0)1677 450201
Visit the Wensleydale Golf Club website
Bedale Golf Club
Everything you expect from a quality golfing venue. From teasing dog-legs and a meandering brook, water hazards, mature trees and strategically placed bunkers. A testing 6,610 yard, par 72.
Leyburn Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EZ.
Tel: 01677 422451
Visit the Bedale Golf Club website
Catterick Golf Club
Cunning and subtle design is the hallmark of the 6,378-yard, Par 71 course. Strategically placed bunkers and cleverly guarded enlarged greens work with the natural hazards to create a tough but rewarding test of skill.
Leyburn Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3QE.
Tel: 01748 833268
Visit the Catterick Golf Club website
Richmond Golf Club
An 18 hole par 70 course measuring 5,769 yards, you can be assured of a great day’s golf.
Club House, Bend Hagg House, Richmond, DL10 5EX.
Tel: 01748 823231 or 822457
Visit Richmond Golf Club website
Masham Golf Club
Attractive nine-hole course located in mature parkland, with the central feature of the River Bur. Measuring 3,044 yards, the par 70 course demands accuracy that will test golfers of all abilities.
Swinton Road, Masham, HG4 4HT.
Tel: 01765 689379
Visit the Masham Golf Club website
Romanby Golf Club
The Yorkshire landscape provides the perfect setting for a great day’s golf on a championship standard course in Northallerton. Attractive lakes and the River Wiske present challenging water hazards.
Yafforth Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 0PE.
Tel: 01609 778855
Visit the Romanby Golf Club website
Ripon City Golf Club
Established in 1908, the 6,000 yard course provides spectacular views of Ripon and beyond. Watch out for two ponds on the back nine, especially the shot over the water to the 14th green close to the club house.
Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HH.
Tel: 017565 600411
Visit the Ripon City Golf Club website
Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club
Backdrop of the rolling Hambleton Hills on one side and Wensleydale on the other. Measuring 6,500 yards, the course has many challenges and is great for all abilities.
Northallerton Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
Tel: 01845 525115
Visit the Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club website
Blackwell Grange Golf Club, Darlington
A wonderful parkland and a challenging 18 hole course make this a perfect choice for small or large parties. Tree-lined fairways add to the attractive setting. Watch out for some tricky bunkers to avoid.
Briar Close , Blackwell, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8QX
Tel: 01325 464464 (Clubhouse), 01325 464458 (Secretary), 01325 462088 (Professional)
Visit the Blackwell Grange Golf Club website
Darlington Golf Club
Founded in 1908 and designed by Dr Alistair Mackenzie, the designer of the Augusta National, home of the US Masters, the 18-hole parkland course shares many similarities to the Masters course. Huge rolling greens, lush, tree-lined fairways and unforgiving semi rough challenges golfers of all abilities.
Haughton Grange, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3JD
Tel: 01325 355324 or 01325 484198 (Pro shop)
Visit the Darlington Golf Club website
The Dales Haven Guest House is great for golfing b&b, weekend breaks and holidays in Leyburn, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire and Herriot Country.
