Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club

Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club sits high above the English Channel on the White Cliffs of Dover, and it's a cracking shout for anyone after classic Kent coastline golf. Panoramic views, a wonderful natural landscape of the Kent coast and ever-present sea breezes combine to give golfers of every ability a stern but fair test.

This James Braid designed gem has been testing players since 1909, when it was opened by Braid alongside Harry Vardon. From the white tees it stretches beyond 6,400 yards, but it doesn't bite through length alone. The interest lies in the movement of the land and the decisions you face from the tee, with five-time Open Champion Braid setting up each approach before you've even reached it. Pick the wrong line and you'll know about it straight away, leaving a tricky shot into a well-protected green.

Add the elevation changes and the wind off the Channel and you have a layout that rewards smart course management as much as ball-striking. On a clear day the views run along the Dover coastline, with Kent's countryside stretching away inland behind you. When the breeze freshens, every club choice needs a second look.

It slots in neatly as a round on a Kent coast break, with Deal and Dover both close by as handy bases.

Who is this for?
Golfers and groups who love traditional courses with history, views and a bit of bite, mixed-ability trips where the challenge comes from wind and terrain rather than length

Who is it best for?
Braid fans ticking off classic designs, couples, friends and societies planning a short break on the Kent coast. Anyone who enjoys thinking their way round when the wind gets up