Louth Golf Club

Louth Golf Club sits on the edge of this quiet Lincolnshire market town, a proper 18-hole course that's been going since 1892. The layout winds through tree-lined fairways with enough undulation to keep things interesting without being a slog. It's the sort of place where you'll spot red kites overhead and genuinely enjoy the walk between shots, not just endure it.

Golfers will want to spend a good four and a half hours here for a full round. The course suits mid-range players well - challenging enough that you can't phone it in, but not so brutal that you're losing balls every other hole. If you're staying at one of the nearby sites like Stewton Stars Hideaway or Oxcombe Campsite, it's worth ringing ahead to check availability and green fees, though visitor play is generally welcomed.

The real draw is how it sits within the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape. You're not just golfing in isolation here; the rolling landscape around you is worth the trip on its own merits. Non-golfers in your party can easily spend an afternoon exploring the Wolds while you're out on the course, then you meet up for a drink in Louth itself afterwards.

For serious golfers, it's a quality course that punches above its weight. For casual players or families where only one person fancies a round? You might find four and a half hours a bit long to wait around, unless the Wolds appeals as a walking destination in its own right.