Buxton and High Peak Golf Club

The course sits on elevated moorland just outside Buxton, which means the views across the Peak District are genuinely something special. You're playing at over 1,400 feet, so expect proper moorland turf and wind that'll test your game - this isn't a cosy valley course. Buxton and High Peak has been around since 1887, and it shows in the mature character of the place. The greens are tough, the rough unforgiving, and on a clear day you can see for miles.

Serious golfers will love it here. If you've got a decent handicap and enjoy links-style golf without actually going to the coast, this delivers. Casual players might find it a bit demanding - eighteen holes will take a good four and a half hours, and you'll walk away having genuinely worked for your score. It's not a course for hacking around casually.

Staying nearby at Lime Tree Holiday Park or Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite means you're within minutes of the course. The whole area is golf-friendly, and you're well-placed for other Peak District walks and attractions if the weather turns or your group includes non-golfers.

You'll need to be a member or arrange a green fee in advance - ring ahead to confirm current rates and availability. It's the kind of place that rewards decent weather and a sharp short game.