Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club

Rolling down from Bridport towards the coast, this 18-hole course sprawls across some of Dorset's most dramatic clifftop terrain. The views alone justify a round here - on a clear day you can see right across Lyme Bay to the Devon coastline, with West Bay's distinctive harbour walls visible below.

Golf aside, it's the setting that makes this course special. Several holes run perilously close to the cliff edge, and while that makes for spectacular photography, it also means losing a ball can be properly expensive. The wind off the sea adds another challenge entirely.

Families staying at nearby Freshwater Beach or West Bay holiday parks will find this a decent option for keen golfers, though beginners might struggle with the undulating terrain and coastal breezes. The course itself is well-maintained but not championship standard - think solid municipal rather than luxury resort.

Expect to pay typical green fees for a coastal course, and book ahead in summer when the holiday parks are full. A round takes the usual four hours, though you'll want to linger on the clifftop holes for those views. It's particularly lovely in late afternoon when the light catches the sandstone cliffs.

For non-golfers in your party, West Bay's beaches and the South West Coast Path are both within easy reach, making this work well as part of a broader Dorset coast holiday.