Summerhill Golf Club

Golf courses dot the Welsh borderlands, but Summerhill near Hereford stands out for the sheer quality of its layout and the views that come with it. You're looking at a proper inland course with enough character to keep experienced players engaged without becoming exhausting for someone who just wants a decent game and a walk in decent countryside.

The course sits in rolling Powys landscape, the kind of terrain that makes golf interesting - elevation changes mean you can't just bash the same shot twice. Fairways are well-maintained, rough is challenging without being punitive, and greens hold their shape. Most holes reward good positioning rather than pure length, which suits a broad range of abilities.

Walkers and mid-handicap players will get the most from a round here. If you're after championship-level difficulty, you might find it a touch forgiving. Families with junior golfers should find it manageable. There's enough space on most holes that a beginner won't hold up play too badly.

Right now I don't have confirmed details on green fees or opening hours - best to ring ahead before you drive over from Hereford. Allow a full four and a half hours for eighteen holes if you're not a quick player. Several glamping spots and caravan parks sit within a couple of miles - By the Wye Glamping and Heart of the Wye are closest - so you can make it part of a longer break exploring the Wye Valley without needing to stay in town. Spring through autumn is nicest, though winter rounds are feasible if you've got the stamina for wet fairways.