Buxton and High Peak Golf Club
Course Information
Buxton and High Peak Golf Club, Derbyshire is an 18 hole, par 69 (5997 yard), private, meadowland golf course designed by J. Morris.
18 holes | Par 69 | 5997 yards | Private | Inland Links
Buxton and High Peak Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Townend, Waterswallows Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7EN United Kingdom
Tel: 01298 26263
Golf Pro: Nick Berry | Tel: 01298 26263
Website: https://www.bhpgc.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Buxton and High Peak Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.22
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 63 reviews)
5 star
21
4 star
32
3 star
10
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0
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HIGHLY RATED
100%
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What the club says: Buxton & High Peak Golf Club, formed in 1887 and designed by J. Morris, is the oldest club in Derbyshire. The course overlooks the old Roman spa town with superb views over the Peak District National Park. The course is based on free draining limestone, and is certainly one of the most consistently playable in the area. Often influenced by the prevailing winds, the 5,997 yard par 69 course provides members and visitors with a challenging and enjoyable test of golf. Although set some 1100 feet above sea level, the course is not subjected to arduous hill climbs. The Clubhouse overlooks the first and eighteenth fairways and provides a bar, lounge and excellent catering facilities with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
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Dominic C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 9 2025
Windy
Good course in very good condition. Some unexpected holes but all round very manageable holes. But wind really comes into play so have to consider it with every shotReviewer Rating
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Duncan D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2024
Dry!!
High ground equals dryer fairways. There was only a couple of winter greens reported but about half a dozen pins cut on what would best be described as the apron to the green. Fairways were generally good considering the amount of rain we’ve had. Way better than our local courses. Windy day but we expected it. Just glad to be out on a course.Reviewer Rating
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James H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 20 2023
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Show moreMervyn J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 4 2022
Course in a lovely location with great views, can be challenging when the wind blows. Friendly and welcoming club make it an enjoyable visit.
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Matt W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2022
played for the first time today. interesting course with a few hidden, unseen dangers making it reasonably challenging on the first visit, a nice mix of different length par 3 holes and a cpl of par 5.
the course was in great condition with superb greens, i really enjoyed it
the course was in great condition with superb greens, i really enjoyed it
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Show morePete J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 10 2021
Good course, well worth a visit
Really enjoyed the course. Its got some lovely holes & is in beautiful surroundings (nice pint after too :-) )(Round played: Nov 2021 - Score: 83 Handicap: 14
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Sheffield rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2021
Buxton is blessed with two great golf courses; Buxton & High Peak and Cavendish. Having recently played Cavendish, which was excellent, I played Buxton & High Peak today, and it too was excellent. The course condition is a credit to the greenkeepers. If you're in Buxton or planning a visit, I would certainly have a round here, in fact, try to play both courses.
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Show moreIan P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 31 2021
Wonderful course in great condition
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Show moreJoe W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 6 2020
Excellent course
Excellent course in great condition, very different to what I am use to playing as it had a feel of a links course in places which was very enjoyable with some good views.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreJoe A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2020
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Kevin C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 20 2020
Not too hilly
Lovely course set up quite wide and so not too difficult for first time visitors. Only a couple of tricky tee shots where target area is blind. Course in great condition and pace of play was great. Staff and members very welcoming and friendly. Would recommend.(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 80 Handicap: 16)
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Show moreAlan B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2020
Challenging Conditions
Very nice course. Location means conditions are very challenging. High winds the norm.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAlan G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2020
A very good course great condition. Green spot on but fast. £25 green fees good value for money.
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.1)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.1)
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Show moreShaun H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2020
Best course I've played. Very good condition, friendly staff and forgiving fairways ????
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 93 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 93 Handicap: 28)
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Jack P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2020
Good course
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James J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2020
Good course, better on a Thursday
We played this course as a warm up for Cavendish in the afternoon and we certainly enjoyed it a lot. The course meanders between busy roads and has some really challenging holes and some straight forward ones. Look out for hole 4 which is edged by a busy road which for anyone with a fade is going find really worrying. Lots of holes over quarry type land and a couple of interesting par 3's. Apparently on Thursday's this course is ?10 a round, which would be a bargain. In reality it is a nice course, but for the money there are better ones in the local area like Chapel en le Frith for example. Get it for ?10 and you will be very happy !Reviewer Rating
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Show moreJamie D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2020
Worth a visit
Drove passed this course for many years and thought it looked untidy, my mistake interesting course and in very good condition will be revisiting again, tough for the 1st time visitor, placement of tee shots required let's see how the 2nd visit goesReviewer Rating
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Show moreScott W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2020
Society day
What a great course what ever standard of golfer u r u will not be disappointed the fairways r very good but the greens r great the professional was very polite n the course marshal was very helpful go n give it go u will be surprised what a fantastic courseReviewer Rating
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Show moreAndy C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2019
In great condition whilst others struggle
Took advantage of ?10 Thursday offer (again). Worth checking how busy course is beforehand (if a single player like myself). Today was no issues. Previous week I was stuck behind a sloooow society.Friendly greeting - all aspects of course in great condition bearing in mind recent wet weather. Download the hole-by-hole crib notes !
One small gripe - 2 winter greens were in use although website did not reflect that. It may have been on board at clubhouse and I just missed it. Perhaps a sign at relevant tee-box - "winter green in use" - may be beneficial.
I have courses closer, but worth the 45min drive for great value for money
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Show moreTony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2019
nice course
Just enjoyed a great round. Office and members very polite and helpful.Course in very nice condition with firm but receptive greens.
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 14.8)
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Show moreStockport rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2019
An unexpected delight!
My only previous experience of BHPGC was driving through the course on the A6 into Buxton on many occasions. Nothing I saw from the road has ever enticed me to go and play there.For the last year however, I have been a member at nearby Cavendish, happy to make the 30 minute drive over Long Hill from my home in Stockport to play golf each week on such a great course. Many of my friends at Cavendish are former members at High Peak, and all speak highly of that course too.
Yesterday I put right my omission and played BHPGC in the Henriques Putter, a competition held jointly for members of the two Buxton clubs.
I was absolutely bowled over by the course. The layout makes outstanding use of very interesting golfing terrain, with the limestone bedrock making itself plain in the micro-undulations to be found throughout, particularly in the fabulous stretch from holes 4-6. The turf quality throughout the course is excellent, and it really does feel that you are playing on a seaside links.
The greens were excellent - although not as tricky as the legendary Cavendish greens they were a total pleasure to putt on and ran very true.
The only downsides I could identify are the slight remoteness of the clubhouse from the course and its lack of outside sitting area, together with the busy A6 which must be crossed twice at some peril, and which provides an unfortunate aural backdrop on a few holes.
All in all I absolutely loved High Peak, and will be back for sure. Scoring 79 (net 66) probably helped my assessment!
Anyone planning a golfing break should put Buxton at the top of their list. It's a lovely town with plenty of affordable accommodation, a wide range of excellent restaurants and bars, and two great golf courses. The combination of Cavendish and High Peak will delight all discerning golfers.
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Show moreAlan M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 18 2019
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Show morePhil J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 11 2019
wonderful view
great course. greens in great condition for April (in fact for any time, they were fast, dry and well cut) cheap as chips, £10 on a Thursday!!!!! all n all a great course, no practice facilities is a minus but next door is the Peak Practice so you can always drive past the course, go and have a practice and then drive the 2 minutes back!!!(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: 14.7)
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Show moreNeil P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 11 2019
very welcoming club
lovely course for end of year golf, made us very welcome on a cold morning.(Round played: Oct 2018 - Score: 85 Handicap: 17.5)
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Show morePhil J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2018
A Mixed Bag
great course, stradding the busy A6, which seriously helps you focus on blocking out noise! Next time anyone moans when you undo the velcro on your glove as they are about to putt tell them to go and play here!!!! A gem of a course though, fairways in great nick as were the tricky greens. holes 4, 5 and 6 seem to have been plucked from an Ayrshire links course and dropped in amongst the parkland and then on hole 7 it's back to parkland. Some very open fairways and some very tight. All in all a great course and all for a tenner on a Thursday!!!!!(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 15.9)
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Show moreSteve C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 23 2018
Beautiful landscaped course
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Show moreRobert B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 12 2018
Enjoyable and challenging course
Don'tt be fooled by the less than 6000 yards and par 69 stats of this course. The undulating fairways, quarry hazards (explained to me by the Pro before I set out), blind shot requirements, dog legs and tricky par 3's will certainly test your skill. The course is maintained to a very high standard and sloping, tiered greens will definitely test your putting but run true and fair. A thoroughly enjoyable round of golf with plenty of variety to challenge your game.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 17
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Show moreJohn L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 1 2017
'Enjoyable But Tough'
Played this course in a competition last week and although it was tough due to the wind and ridiculous pin placements it was a good day.The course was in great condition considering the recent wet weather and the greens although very challenging due to the pin placements were very good.
It was the first time that I had played the course and it is one that you need to plot your way around with lots of hidden surprises if you just decide to hit driver all day.
Lots of severe slopes on the greens make it essential to be on the right side of the hole otherwise you will be putting through the fringe from off the putting surface.
If a course planner is available then I would suggest that you invest in one !
In summary this is a course that makes you think and although it is not ridiculously long it is a challenge with some well protected par three holes and quite a few par fours that are well over 400 yards and into a strong wind.
Good course and would recommend.
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Show moreAndrew R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2017
Great Course
Avoid the rough at all costs! Beautiful course. Preferred to nearby Cavendish.(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 23.7)
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Show morePaul H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2017
The course was is very good condition, the greens were quick for the time of year. Lovely holes especially 3rd 4th and 5th which reminded me of a links holes.
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Buxton and High Peak Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of changing facilities at this venue.
Can you hire buggies at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Buxton and High Peak Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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