Meltham Golf Club

The golf course sits on high moorland just outside Holmfirth, with views across the Pennines that'll stop you mid-swing. It's a proper 18-hole layout, the kind of place where locals have been playing for decades and the greens are immaculately kept. You're looking at a challenging but fair course - nothing gimmicky, just good golf on exposed terrain where wind can be a real factor.

This is clearly a members' club first and foremost, so visiting arrangements aren't straightforward. Ring ahead to check if you can play as a guest - sometimes you can if you're staying locally and have reasonable credentials, but don't assume. The course rewards accurate striking rather than length, which means mid-to-high handicappers can actually have a decent day here.

Walkers without clubs will find the moorland setting worth a visit anyway. The surrounding landscape is genuinely good, and Holmfirth itself is only a few minutes' drive away - proper Peak District territory with cafes and pubs worth stopping in. If you're camping at Thurlmoor Farm nearby, you're well positioned for a round, though book well ahead. Allow a full morning or afternoon, longer if you're slower or playing in a group. The exposed position means you'll want decent weather - autumn and spring tend to be most playable.