Cumbria - the Lake District is spoilt for choice when it comes to high quality golf courses, most of which offer stunning views across lakeland coutryside.
The closest golf course to the Kings Arms Hotel is Keswick Golf Club at Threlkeld Hall, which is about a ten minute drive away. This challenging, par 71 course sits on Threlkeld Common and offers scenic, panoramic views of Blencathra, one of England's highest mountains. Guests of the Kings Arms Hotel can take advantage of our two for the price of one offer at Keswick Golf Club - subject to availablity.
One of the finest courses in the county is Silloth-on-Solway, which is of championship course standard. During 2004 it was voted 24th place in Golf Monthly's review of Britain and Ireland's top courses, just in front of Royal Troon Golf Club (25th place). They comment that "Carding a good score is a true test of nerve and industry on this intriguing layout".
Other courses of note include Carlisle Golf Club (40 minutes), Windermere Golf Club (1 hour drive), Kendal Golf Club (1 hour 10 minutes drive), Appleby Golf Club (45 minutes) and Maryport Golf Club (35 minutes away).
Clubs can be hired at most of these courses. Booking essential. Non-handicappers, can pay and play play at Penrith Golf Club, Kirkby Stephen Golf Club, Beckside Golf Course in Crook, near Kendal, or at Carus Green Golf Club on Burneside Road in Kendal.
» Keswick Golf Club 017687 79324
» Appleby-in-Westmorland 017683 51432
» Silloth Golf Club 016973 31304
» Windermere Golf Club 015394 43550
» Carus Green Golf Club 01539 721097
» Carlisle 01228 513029
» Kendal Golf Club 01539 724079
» Maryport Golf Club 01900 812605
» Penrith Golf Club 01768 891919
» Grange-over-Sands Golf Club 015395 33180
So why not pack your golf clubs and enjoy your Lake District golf break with us?!