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48 ratings & 39 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 651 out of 2170.

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What the club says: Appleby Golf Club is situated two miles east of the town centre just off the A66. The club enjoys a golfing history dating back to 1894 when the game was played on the Minsceugh just outside the town. In 1903 the club was reformed on its present location on the Brackenber Moor. The Open Champion Willie Fernie of Troon laid out the course using the natural contours of the moor with short heathery rough and bracken to provide a challenging and spectacular course described as "Gleneagles in the raw". His creation is undeniably testing, as the 5998-yard par 68 (SSS 70) course contains no par 5's but some long challenging par 4's.

Appleby Golf Club is renowned for offering the best, all year round, greens in Cumbria and the friendliness of the welcome to all.

England Golf Central says "Appleby is a well drained moorland course which provides links like conditions and is well known for a wide variety of holes and several testing par 4s with outstanding views of the Pennines, Howgills and Lake District mountains". Described as "a hidden gem and excellent value".
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Gary Wolstenholme, most capped player in amateur golf, says "Appleby is one of his favourite courses with excellent views of the Lakeland hills, some great holes and fabulous turf. Well worth the drive there."

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Reviewed Dec 14 2020 by James G - rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed Sep 29 2020 by Andrew R - rated 5 out of 5

Excellent and challenging course especially if windy; great views all round. Plays long considering no par 5

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Reviewed Jul 28 2020 by Stephen C - rated 5 out of 5

a very good challenge in the wind and rain

A very good course with good fast greens , a pity about about the weather , but you cant have everything

(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.9)

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Reviewed Jun 25 2020 by Allan B - rated 5 out of 5

Allan Brindley

Classic moorland course that plays like an ?inland Links?. Excellent greens that are always superbly maintained.Long par fours and intriguing par threes combine to ensure that you have to think your way round to find a good score. Completely natural surroundings offering spectacular views of the Pennines and the distant Lake District fells. At this time of year the bird life is vibrant on the moor so expect to see curlew lark lapwing and oyster catcher in abundance. A friendly welcome awaits you. Full clubhouse facilities from next week following government guidelines.

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Reviewed Jun 25 2020 by Allan B - rated 5 out of 5

Allan Brindley

Classic moorland course that plays like an ?inland Links?. Excellent greens that are always superbly maintained.Long par fours and intriguing par threes combine to ensure that you have to think your way round to find a good score. Completely natural surroundings offering spectacular views of the Pennines and the distant Lake District fells. At this time of year the bird life is vibrant on the moor so expect to see curlew lark lapwing and oyster catcher in abundance. A friendly welcome awaits you. Full clubhouse facilities from next week following government guidelines.

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Reviewed Mar 18 2020 by Anthony M - rated 4 out of 5

Naturalistic golf course with views

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Reviewed Sep 16 2019 by James J - rated 4 out of 5

Hidden Gem !

We drove 2.5hrs to play this course on the way to Slaley Hall amd what a good idea it turned out to be, such a lovely setting in the countryside with sheep running around everywhere. The course has been nicely thought out, with some seriously amazing holes like no others you will have played. Cute little fences around each green which keep the sheep off, but do sometimes get in your way ... just one of the quirks of the course. The 15th is a hole to be seen and played !

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Reviewed Jun 2 2019 by Paul H - rated 5 out of 5

One of the best courses in Cumbria. Great course and facilities with stunning greens and a view to die for.

(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 89 Handicap: 20)

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Reviewed Nov 3 2018 by Phil J - rated 5 out of 5

Super understated golf course

From the start, an excellent day. Ample parking, very friendly, helpful welcome in club house.
Lovely course. Superb views, very well maintained fairways and greens on a common. A little width on the fairways was helpful to a first time visitor. However the course remained a very fair test. The Bell Hole was a swine!! Thank you Appleby for a super round of golf.

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Reviewed Oct 16 2018 by David S - rated 3 out of 5

Fantastic course worth visiting

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Reviewed Jul 22 2018 by Warrington - rated 4 out of 5

The only time i can recall playing golf and looking around not knowing if i was actually on a golf course. The course is so closely integrated into the environment. It has sheep wandering around everywhere aside form the fenced off greens, horses and ponies. It really is spectacular with some truly memorable holes. Hidden greens nestled besides sandstone cliffs and a meandering river. Glorious views over Cumbrian mountains and fells, simply breathtaking. Golf is pretty good too!

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Reviewed Jun 28 2018 by Ryan S - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Jun 14 2018 by Scott B - rated 5 out of 5

Good course would recommend greens in very good condition staff are friendly and welcoming

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 18.4)

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Reviewed Apr 15 2018 by Antony P - rated 5 out of 5

Course was in good condition as usual. Greens are always very good. Well worth a visit.

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 16.1)

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Reviewed Sep 25 2017 by Ben C - rated 4 out of 5

Belting course

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Reviewed Sep 4 2017 by Grange over sands - rated 3 out of 5

Great course rude staff

Me and my brother drove from grange over sands to play a round of golf(1 1/2 hrs) on arrival we were told by the professional in the shop that we were late and holding up the course. There were 2 lady golfers who said the were happy for us to play through. As I went back in to get 2 score cards he said in a sharp voice "what are you doing hurry up". Never have I been told off for being late for golf. It's not like we were late 3 minutes to be precise. The golf course is a great course and a very good set up. Would return and play. It after the rude gentleman i won't be rushing.

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Reviewed Aug 18 2017 by John S - rated 3 out of 5

great views

played this course before and never get tired the experience. Its well worth giving it a try

(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 22.9)

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Reviewed May 5 2017 by Matt S - rated 5 out of 5

Lovely course with great views.
Always enjoy playing even when having an off day.
Plenty of wildlife to see too.

(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: 9.7)

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Reviewed Apr 21 2017 by David S - rated 2 out of 5

Amazing course with incredible greens.
Staff unhelpful - green keeper just carried on regardless of our game and the pro just laughed it off when I complained.

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Reviewed Mar 7 2017 by steve Preston - rated 5 out of 5

Used to be a member and I would say they must have the best greens in Cumbria! They are sublime, if you miss a putt its you not the green!! Great condition 52 weeks of the year.
tougher than the card would suggest, cant recommend it enough, definitely should be on a golfers bucket list!!

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