Tyneside Golf Club

The course sits on undulating ground above Derecroft, commanding views across the Northumberland landscape that shift with every hole. It's a proper links-style track, not flat, not easy, but the kind of place where decent golfers come back because the routing actually makes sense.

You'll spend a solid four hours here if you're playing 18 holes at a reasonable pace. The greens demand respect - they're well-maintained and fast enough to punish a careless approach. Walking it beats a buggy if you're fit; the terrain keeps you interested between shots. It's the sort of course that separates a decent strike from a sloppy one without ever feeling brutish about it.

This works best for golfers with some handicap under their belt. Beginners might find it frustrating rather than fun, though the club does offer lessons. Families come too if junior's got a round or two under their belt.

Contacting them directly for green fees and booking is essential - these details aren't published online, which is typical of private clubs. If you're staying at Valley View Camping & Glamping nearby, you're five and a half miles from the clubhouse, close enough for an afternoon round without a trek.

The real appeal? It's not a tourist course. There's no gift shop, no Instagram moment, just golf on proper ground. That's either brilliant or dull depending on what you want from eighteen holes.