Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club

The 18-hole course at Rhosgoch sits in proper countryside, all rolling fairways and honest greens that won't forgive a dodgy swing. It's the kind of place where you genuinely might spot red kites overhead while waiting for the group ahead to clear the 7th.

This is golf for people who like a decent challenge without the frills. The course is well-maintained and plays to a reasonable standard - nothing overstyled, just straightforward design that makes you think about club selection. Walkers will find the landscape itself worth the visit even if you're not interested in scorecard drama, though obviously the course is closed during play.

From Road, it's accessible enough for a round trip if you're staying in the area. The nearest accommodation of any real note is Great House Farm's luxury pods, just over 6 miles away - which means you could do a proper golfing break here without being in the middle of nowhere. Courses like this work best on quieter weekday mornings when the pace feels less like a supermarket queue and more like an actual game of golf.

Allow three to four hours for a round. It's not brutally long, but the terrain keeps you honest. The leisure side of things isn't massive, so don't expect a sprawling clubhouse with multiple dining options - it's functional rather than fancy. Worth booking ahead, especially weekends, though midweek you'll likely find space.