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Workington: A splendid parkland course on the shores of the Lake District

Why we'd rather be playing this splendid parkland course
 

Workington Golf Club lies just outside the small town of Workington on the Cumbrian coast, about halfway between Maryport and Whitehaven.

It is a splendid parkland course on the edge of the lake district near to Keswick and with easy access from the coast-to-coast route.

History

Formed as West Cumberland Golf Club in 1893, the club initially operated a 9-hole course on the other side of the town near Siddick.

After the course closed during World War I, the club reformed as Workington Golf Club and moved to is present location at Hunday Wood, where another 9-hole course was brought into play. A few years later, James Braid was called in to extend the layout.

Most recently, Howard Swan was brought in during the early years of the new millennium to carry out a number of unspecified course modifications.

Where is it?

Silloth on Solway is located within the coastal English town of Silloth on the Solway Coast, just off the B5301.

Get in touch with Workington

For more information about the club and course, visit its website or call them on 01900 603460.

Have you played Workington before? Let us know in the comments, or tweet us.

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