Blackmoor Golf Club

Blackmoor Golf Club sits on the rolling Hampshire countryside just outside Alton, and it's a proper test of your game. The course winds through mature woodland and open fairways with enough elevation change to keep you honest - it's not a flat walk in the park, which is exactly why the better players round here rate it.

You're looking at an 18-hole challenge that demands respect from your swing. The greens are well-maintained and the layout rewards accuracy over power, so it's not just a bash-and-chase sort of place. If you've got a decent handicap you'll find it engaging; if you're still learning, it might expose your weaknesses rather brutally. The clubhouse is functional rather than fancy, which feels right for a proper working golf course.

This works well if you're staying at Wigwam Holidays nearby and fancy a proper round rather than pitch-and-putt nonsense. You'll need to book in advance - it's a private club - and membership or guest rates will apply, so don't just turn up expecting to get out. Allow a full morning or afternoon depending on pace of play, and go early if you can to beat the midweek traffic from the A31.

The surrounding area means you can combine it with walks in the Alton area, though the course itself isn't particularly scenic in the postcard sense. It's golf for golfers, not a destination for the non-playing partners in your group.