Penrhos Golf Course

A proper links-style course perched on the Ceredigion coast near Llanrhystud, Penrhos Golf Course offers genuinely rewarding golf without the pretence. Eighteen holes wind through undulating fairways with sea views that actually distract you from your swing - which, if you're anything like me, is probably happening anyway.

The course suits mid-handicap players best. It's not brutally difficult, but it won't let you coast either. The rough coastal wind keeps you honest, and the run of the ground means your second shots often play trickier than they look from the tee. Allow a full four hours minimum, more if you're playing with a group and stopping to admire the view from the higher holes.

Golfers will absolutely get the most out of this. Non-golfers should probably give it a miss unless they fancy a clifftop walk while someone else hunts for lost balls. The course has proper character - it feels like the sort of place where the greenskeeper actually cares, and you won't find yourself eyeing up corporate hospitality suites.

If you're staying at Pengarreg or Morfa Farm caravan parks - both just 1.5 miles away - this is a decent option for a morning round before heading elsewhere. It works well as part of a wider Ceredigion golfing trip rather than a standalone destination. Summer afternoons can get busy with locals, so early starts pay off.