Silver Birch Golf Course

Silver Birch Golf Course sits just outside Abergele in Conwy, a proper inland links layout that punches above its weight for a course of its size. The fairways roll through natural woodland - silver birches, naturally - and the whole thing has that peaceful, undeveloped feel you don't always get at busier Welsh courses. It's eighteen holes of straightforward golf, nothing too theatrical, but the routing through the trees keeps you honest and engaged.

This is a golfer's course, really. Not beginners struggling with brutal rough or families looking for a novelty round - serious mid-handicappers and above will find it a solid day out. The greens are well-maintained and the layout rewards accuracy over distance. You're looking at a comfortable three to four hours depending on how busy it is.

From nearby Plas Farm Caravan & Lodge Park, you're practically on the doorstep - less than half a mile away - which makes this a natural pairing if you're basing yourself there for a week. The Beach Caravan Park and Bron-y-Wendon are both around three miles out, still easy driving distance if you fancy a round during your stay. The Conwy valley location means you can couple a morning round with afternoon walks in the hills or a poke around the castle at Conwy itself, which is only twenty minutes north.

Worth ringing ahead to check current opening hours and green fees before you visit. If you're a keen golfer taking a caravan holiday in North Wales, this deserves a slot in your itinerary.