Outlane Golf Club

Outlane Golf Club sits on the rolling moorland just outside Elland, where the fairways tumble across proper Yorkshire countryside. This is a proper members' club - not the sort of place you can just rock up to without an introduction - but if you know someone in the club or fancy arranging a visitor round, the course itself is worth the effort.

The layout makes the most of the exposed moorland setting. Expect elevation changes that'll work your legs as much as your swing, and views across the Pennines that genuinely distract from your scorecard. It's the kind of track where wind becomes a proper consideration, and the greens demand respect. Walkers and history buffs won't find much here - this is for golfers, full stop.

If you're staying at Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park or Secret Valley Escapes nearby, both within six miles, Outlane makes a solid morning or afternoon excursion. The moorland setting feels a world away from the caravan sites, and the club has that old-school Yorkshire golf club atmosphere - proper no-frills, honest golf.

You'll need to contact the club directly about visitor arrangements and rates. Assume a standard round takes four hours, longer if you're new to the course. The exposed location means it's best visited on a calm day - windier conditions can be brutal. Not one for non-golfers, but for anyone serious about their game, the moorland challenge and the views make it well worth tracking down.