golf club

Colne's golf club sits on the edge of town, offering a proper round if you're the type who can't do a week away without your clubs. It's a members' setup primarily, though day visitors can sometimes arrange a game if you ring ahead - worth checking before you turn up expecting to tee off. The course itself is unremarkable by Lancashire standards, set on relatively flat ground with the usual mix of fairways and hazards you'd expect from a provincial club. Not somewhere you'd travel three hours to play, but ideal if you're based nearby at Shay Gate Farm Campsite or Trawden Forest Glamping and fancy a morning out. Allow three and a half hours for eighteen holes, more if you're not a scratch golfer. Green fees aren't cheap - typical club rates apply - and you'll need to book. It's the sort of place that appeals to serious golfers rather than families looking for a novelty nine holes. The real draw round here is walking country rather than sport. If you've got a long stay planned at one of the local glamping spots, the club makes sense as a break from hiking Pendle Hill and exploring the Forest of Trawden. Otherwise, you're better off seeking out the public courses near Preston or Bolton if golf's your main event. Stick with the campsite amenities if you're after pure relaxation.