10-hole course with fell, parkland and
spectacular views of the North Pennines.
Yardage
5493
Currently 10 holes, expansion is under way to full 18 hole par 70, 5800 yds, sss 70, completion Summer 2010.
SSS/Par
67/68
Visitors
Unrestricted
Societies
Welcome
if previous arrangements made with secretary
Green
Fees
Weekdays B per day/Weekends B per day
(Honesty box for payment, so make sure you bring correct money.)
Location
Overlooking South Tyne Valley and the North Pennines, 2
miles S of of Alston on B6277.
Facilities
17th century clubhouse open weekends only from approx. 11am to 3pm. Societies and groups are most welcome and full catering and bar facilities are available on request.
NB
No professional shop or range
Course Description
High
in the Pennines, the highest course in England (1476 feet above sea level) and very testing, founded in 1906. Lots of danger for mis-hits.
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