Charnwood Forest Golf Club

Well established – it’s the oldest club in the county – James Braid undulating heathland nine holer which scenically sits on a Site of Special Scientific Interest amidst heather, gorse, bracken, rolling terrain and 620million-years-old stones known as ‘Hanging Stone Rocks.’ It’s in fine condition year-round – in fact it’s so good, weather permitting, you’ll want to play it twice!

The Charnwood Forest Golf Club was designed by James Braid though the club was founded some years before the Scot Braid substantially re-modelled the golf course.

The 18 tees of this little gem of a nine-holer offer variety of yardage, shape, and elevation thus requiring the golfer to pay close attention during both circuits. Panoramic views of the stunning Leicestershire countryside are available at every turn.

Being heathland the golf course at Charnwood is well-drained and remains open when many other golf courses in the county are forced to close, due to the rain or other forms of precipitation!

• Course has: Bar
• Course does not have: Buggy Hire
• Course does not have: Driving Range
• Course does not have: Practice Green
• Course does not have: Pro Shop
• Course has: Restaurant
• Course does not have: Trolley Hire
• Course does not have: Dress Code
• Course does not have: Club Hire
• Course has: Handicap

• 4 out of 5 Hidden gem. 05 January 2009

  By geoffpegg

  Played this friendly course in the summer of 2008, very interesting with a varied collection of 9 holes. On the second 9 you play from different tees so makes slightly altered length and deviation. Great scenery and a few blind approaches make this course one you will definitely want to play again.