Haverfordwest Golf Club

The fairways at Haverfordwest Golf Club roll through proper Welsh countryside just outside town, and if you've got a handicap certificate tucked in your bag, this is worth booking a round on. It's an 18-hole parkland course that sits right on the edge of Pembrokeshire's best walking territory, so it works well as a morning activity before you head out to explore the Tenby beaches or the Preseli Hills in the afternoon.

The club has been going since 1904, which means they've refined things over more than a century. The greens are well-maintained and the layout makes decent use of the natural landscape without getting too silly with the difficulty. You're looking at a straightforward round that won't frustrate higher handicaps but won't bore low single figures either. It's the kind of course where you can chat with other players without feeling rushed.

Membership exists, but day rates are available if you ring ahead and have a handicap certificate. Allow three and a half hours for the full 18. The driving range helps if you need to shake off the travel stiffness before teeing off. If you're staying at Bluestone Resort nearby, this makes a sensible half-day break from the family activities there - the resort caters to all ages and this gives the golfers in the group something adult to do. It's not dramatic or Instagram-worthy, but it's solid golf in a location that keeps you close to some cracking coastal walks.