Oakdale Golf Club

The fairways at Oakdale roll across proper North Yorkshire countryside just outside Harrogate, and if you're a golfer staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Knaresborough, this is the kind of course that makes you glad you packed your clubs. It's an 18-hole layout that doesn't try to be Augusta - instead it plays to the strengths of the landscape, with enough challenge to keep you honest without being punishing for mid-handicappers.

You'll need membership or a visitor's pass to get a round in, so ring ahead rather than just turning up. The course suits golfers of all standards, though experienced players will appreciate the routing better than absolute beginners. Allow a good four hours for 18 holes, maybe a bit less if you're sharp with your pace of play. The club has the usual facilities - pro shop, clubhouse, the lot - though nothing that screams luxury.

For a proper golf break based at Knaresborough Caravan and Motorhome Club, this works nicely. You're close enough for an early morning round and back with time to explore the gorge at Knaresborough itself or head into Harrogate town centre for lunch. If your group's split between golfers and non-golfers, it's a workable half-day option rather than an all-consuming mission. Worth it if golf's your thing; don't bend your holiday around it if it isn't.