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Recent Examples of heathland
Designed by the renowned Tom Doak, the course draws inspiration from the classic heathland and links courses of London and the English coast, blending golden fescues, firm turf, and low-profile shaping to deliver golf that’s understated yet deeply compelling.
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Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Near his home in Kent there were two prominent ridges, the North and South Downs; between them lay an expanse of woodlands and heathlands known as the Weald.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The design of the New Course was inspired by classical heathland style.
—Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Stay at Sunriver Resort to gain access to the private heathland-style Crosswater (one of the Golf Digest honorees).
—Sunset Magazine, 29 Apr. 2022
Trails weave through woods and heathland, veering to the rocky shore where harlequin ducks bob about the breakers.
—Jeanine Barone, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Mar. 2021
The island’s fabled heathland, site of all those chest-throbbing novels, faded and disappeared as woodland, no longer needed for fuel, was given over to agriculture.
—Roger Lowenstein, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2020
In dunes, bogs, and heathlands, home to species adapted to a lack of nitrogen, plant diversity has decreased as nitrogen-loving grasses, shrubs, and trees move in.
—Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 4 Dec. 2019
Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Near his home in Kent there were two prominent ridges, the North and South Downs; between them lay an expanse of woodlands and heathlands known as the Weald.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The design of the New Course was inspired by classical heathland style.
—Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Stay at Sunriver Resort to gain access to the private heathland-style Crosswater (one of the Golf Digest honorees).
—Sunset Magazine, 29 Apr. 2022
Trails weave through woods and heathland, veering to the rocky shore where harlequin ducks bob about the breakers.
—Jeanine Barone, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Mar. 2021
The island’s fabled heathland, site of all those chest-throbbing novels, faded and disappeared as woodland, no longer needed for fuel, was given over to agriculture.
—Roger Lowenstein, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2020
In dunes, bogs, and heathlands, home to species adapted to a lack of nitrogen, plant diversity has decreased as nitrogen-loving grasses, shrubs, and trees move in.
—Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 4 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heathland
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All four European expeditions saw a Rapa Nui of gardens and grassland, with no forest or tall trees; Roggeveen had specifically noted Islanders’ excitement at the sight of timber.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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In summer, look for grizzlies wandering among the grasslands of the park’s Hayden Valley.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The skyline is filled with rocky plateaus, tranquil meadows, and four seasons of climate that range from blissful springs to harsh winters.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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Whether you’re drawn to sandy deserts, ocean views, rugged mountains, or quiet meadows, there’s a way to bring your favorite outdoor feeling into every room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Take a leisurely walk through the bucolic pastureland and enjoy watching these beautiful gentle creatures enjoy their home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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Bittersweet Farm Restaurant and Tavern Surrounded by 29 acres of sprawling pastureland, Bittersweet Farm serves upscale American comfort food with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2025
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Barry Alldredge, 78 Barry Alldredge fell in the back pasture of his Colleyville home on Sunday, Jan, 25.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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And in far north Fort Worth, H-E-B owns 17 acres of pasture just south of the new Kroger Marketplace on Bonds Ranch Road that just opened in October.—
Samuel O’Neal
January 28,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
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Directed by Emerald Fennell, and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film will once again bring viewers into the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi), set against the backdrop of England’s gothic moors.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, the moors of Yorkshire are wet with rain, fog, and symbolism.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the one hand, winter brings fresh powder, steep descents, and the chance to traverse beautiful glades.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Jan. 2026
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The mountain doesn’t let any of that powder go to waste, keeping a lax in-bounds policy that allows skiers of any and all levels to find their perfect glades.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Heathland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heathland. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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