Grange-over-Sands Golf Club

Grange-over-Sands Golf Club sits on the edge of Morecambe Bay with views that'll make you forget about your scorecard for a moment. It's a proper seaside course - eighteen holes laid out across fairly open terrain with that distinctive salty air that comes with coastal golf. The greens are well maintained, and on a clear day you can see right across the bay towards the Lake District fells.

This is squarely for golfers rather than casual visitors. You'll need to be a member or arrange a round in advance, though visitors are generally welcome if you book ahead. Allow three to four hours for a round if you're not particularly quick. The course suits players of all abilities - it's not brutally difficult, but it's not a pushover either.

If you're staying at Old Park Wood or Willow Tree Holiday Park, this is barely five minutes away, which makes it ideal if you've got keen golfers in the group. It breaks up a holiday nicely without being a full day commitment. Grange-over-Sands itself is a charming Victorian town with a decent seafront, so you can make an afternoon of it - play your round, then wander into town for fish and chips afterwards.

Check their website before you visit to sort out green fees and booking. It's the sort of place that repays a bit of forward planning rather than just turning up hoping for the best.