Cotswold Edge Golf Club

Cotswold Edge Golf Club sits on the high ground above Dursley, offering one of those proper Cotswold vistas that makes you understand why people move here and never leave. The course itself is an 18-hole layout that takes advantage of the landscape - you're not just playing golf, you're playing it across slopes and through trees with views that stretch toward the Forest of Dean on a clear day.

It's a members-focused club, so you'll need to either belong somewhere or know someone. That said, if you've got a handicap and proper credentials, they do welcome visiting golfers. Allow a good four and a half hours for a round, longer if you're not quick off the tee. The challenge here comes from the terrain rather than length - accuracy matters more than distance.

Golfers will get the most from this. It's not a resort course or anywhere you'd take a beginner for their first swing. Families without a golf interest can skip it entirely - there's nothing to do here but play. The nearby caravan parks at Pepper Pot and Tudor Farm would work as bases if you're playing multiple courses in the region, though you'll want to confirm green fees and visitor policies directly before driving out.

Best visited when the Cotswolds aren't swamped with coach tours - so May or September rather than July. The light in autumn makes the views even better. It's a solid day out if you're a decent golfer, but not a reason to visit Dursley on its own.