Tynedale Golf Cub

Tynedale Golf Club sits just outside Hexham in Northumberland, a proper 18-hole course that takes advantage of the rolling countryside around these parts. If you're staying at Springhouse Boutique Holiday Park or East Farm Glamping and fancy getting out with your clubs, this is your go-to.

The course itself is well-maintained and gives you real views across the Tyne Valley - the kind of backdrop that makes even a dodgy drive feel slightly less embarrassing. It's a members' club primarily, but visiting golfers can usually get a round in if you phone ahead and have decent credentials. Worth checking their website or ringing directly to sort green fees and booking, as opening hours and visitor rates aren't always clearly posted online.

You're looking at three and a half to four hours for 18 holes, depending on how many mulligans you need. The course isn't brutally difficult, but it's not a pitch-and-putt either - it'll keep your head in the game. Spring and early autumn are cracking times to play up here; summer can get a bit thick with tourists in the wider Hexham area, and winter greens can be unpredictable.

This works best for the genuine golfers in your party rather than those dragged along for a break in Northumberland. Partners will find the nearby countryside walks around the Tyne Valley far more appealing while you're out on the fairways. Book ahead - don't just turn up hoping for the best.