Herons' Reach at Herons' Reach Golf Club

Herons' Reach Golf Club occupies a site in Blackpool, Lancashire, designed by Clive Clark and Peter Alliss. The course opened in the early 1990s as part of a residential development, representing a period when parkland golf facilities were being integrated into housing estates across England. Clark, who worked on several courses in the northwest during this era, collaborated with Alliss, the renowned broadcaster and course designer, to create a layout that serves both club members and the surrounding community.

The course plays across relatively flat terrain typical of the Lancashire coastal plain, with water features incorporated into the design to add strategic interest and visual definition to the holes. Several lakes and ponds come into play on multiple holes, requiring golfers to consider risk-reward decisions on approach shots and tee balls. The routing moves through mature tree-lined corridors and more open areas, with the water hazards serving as the primary defense alongside well-positioned bunkering.

As a members' club with a strong local following, Herons' Reach provides year-round golf in the Blackpool area, complementing the region's more famous links courses along the nearby coast. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that serves the membership and visiting societies. The course appeals to golfers seeking parkland golf in Lancashire, offering a contrast to the windswept links terrain found at Blackpool's Royal Lytham & St Annes and other coastal venues in the region.