The Best Golf Courses in Birchencliffe, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Small and short course very well kept and worth a visit. Because of it's size it is very reasonably priced and a round can be played in two or three hours.

I've been a member of the golf club for over 15 years now, I can honestly say it is a challenge every time I play the course is immaculately kept and a pleasure to play.

A hidden gem that will test the best golfers. Try it for yourself, you won't be disappointed

Nice clubhouse, bar and food. Sitting area outside weather permitting. Very good, although not the easiest of courses, well worth a visit.

Great course and two different 9 hole challenges, one is moorland and the other parkland. Par 3s are great and each one requires a different club and approach shot. Greens are brilliant and pace plus line is a must. We will return.

What a very friendly and well kept course. There were some very challenging and picturesque holes. Despite the 20mph wind that was against you on a lot of holes it was a great course to play and a real hidden gem. I look forward to playing it on a nice sunny day!

From our first visit to Bradley Hall Golf Club, we knew that this venue could be perfect for our wedding and when we met Kerrie to discuss our requirements we definitely knew we had found the right place. Kerrie has been amazing throughout. She has great enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude. Her knowledge of how to plan an event and suggest different options resulted in a perfect day. The food was amazing that Kerrie and her team prepared and we have already had great feedback from our guests. Mollie who is the Bar Manager significantly catered for our needs and Mollie and her team of bar staff worked hard to ensure that we had a great day and night! Our experience of Bradley Hall was second to none and without doubt we will highly recommend you to others. Carol and I had a perfect and very memorable day. And finally - Kerrie, you were the reason we chose Bradley Hall, first impressions proved to be lasting impressions. Thank you!

Friendly helpful staff very welcoming, course in good condition considering the weather all week

Had a great suprise birthday party at Lightcliffe Golf Club. Was such a great night. Lovely place with great staff and stunning views.

Spent a very pleasant evening with a good meal at the Golf Club. Friendly staff and good beer. Clubhouse warm with comfortable seating. Has a 9 hole course with pleasant views.

First time playing 9 hole course,little gem 6 decent length par 3's and 3 par 4's. Great value for money

Amazing! My first experience golfing with a friend and it couldn’t have gone any better. The location is absolutely perfect with lots of well looked after fields and very friendly golfers. Everything is well spaced out and the practice facilities are clean and to the point. Ample car parking and great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

At Willow Valley Golf Club there are 3 golf courses, a driving range, a moderately sized practice putting area and a short game area. The driving range isn't the smartest ive seen but it is functional and is a welcome practice and/or warm up facility. The other practice facilities are great and well maintained. There are also teaching professionals who offer both individual and (very reasonably priced) group tuition. I have had some coaching from Joe at WVGC and I can highly recommend his services. I have played all three courses many times and they offer a good variety of challenge. 1) Fountain Ridge: This is the 9 hole course. It comprises of 6 Par 3 holes and 3 par 4s. All of the holes are relatively short but there is a nice bit of variety for such a small course (2 dogleg holes - one left and one right, some slight elevation changes and a few well placed bunkers). The course is very beginner friendly but is also good fun for golfers of all abilities; I sometimes play the 9 hole course if I'm short on time but still want to have a knock around. Be aware; it is a popular course and being so beginner friendly means you may well encounter players of a poorer standard or very young players etc. However everyone has to start somewhere (and this is a great place to do just that) so as long as you accept that on busy days you might be waiting a little, there should be no issue. 2) Pine Valley: The first of two 18 hole courses. This I would say is a good step up from the fountain ridge course, providing longer holes and more of a "full" golfing experience, but is still beginner friendly. With a slope rating of 97 this course is very forgiving. Most greens are open on approach and not heavily guarded by bunkers etc. The bunkers there are though, are well placed in areas, and at distances that are fitting for the beginner - intermediate golfer. Better golfers will not find a great challenge here but will still find a fun and enjoyable round of golf. I like to play Pine when I just want a relaxing round. I will say that the Pine course is very popular and can start to suffer from heavy use as the season goes on; tee boxes can be particularly worn at times, though it would be tough to keep up with so much traffic. My only real issue with Pine is that there are a lot of casual golfers who either don't know or don't care about the rules and etiquette of golf, meaning on occasion you can be stuck being groups who ignore much faster groups (or individual players) and insist on hacking their way slowly around the course as you stand on the tee tearing your hair out. I appreciate everyone is playing as well as they are able, it's just that there are rules in place specifically to tackle this issue. Failure to repair pitchmarks also seems to be a popular characteristic of some of the less golf-savvy clientele. 3) Willow Valley: the "Championship Course". This full 18 hole course provides a good challenge for any player. With a slope rating of between 129 and 137 (depending on tee box) it is a great test. There is a lot of water on this course, some tight fairways and an interesting variety of holes in terms of shape, elevation, length and hazards. Simply hitting driver on every hole is likely to get you into trouble and thinking your way around the course is advisable. I have been reliably informed the club actually removed a number of bunkers from the course a few years ago as it was felt to be too challenging! During the season this course is well maintained, the greens are typically quick and roll beautifully and I would recommend a round here to anyone who is serious about their game. I will add that, out of season, all three of the courses can get VERY wet and boggy in places - I have lost balls in the centre of the fairways at times due to balls plugging so deeply. However, there is a refund policy clearly displayed and the course is regularly inspected and will be closed if conditions get too bad. All in all Willow Valley Golf is a great club with a wide range of facilities and options for all abilities.

Excellent course , well set up , great greens. A good challenge for all golfers with some great Driving holes and some of the best Par 3’s in Yorkshire.

Excellent course and in fantastic condition. Greens were like carpets! Varied holes and some quite challenging for your average golfer. Great test and will be back visiting in the near future

A really good experience at LLGC. Cost of round was reasonable, quality of golf course was very good, pace of play good too and finally, a friendly clubhouse.

New to golf and visited a few times now with my 16yr old son. Always a warm welcome, not made to feel uncomfortable with not being a member (yet). Out on the course everyone again is always friendly and understanding of us being new to the game. The course is kept in excellent condition. We both recommend visiting

The course was lovely. Buggies had maps & and yardage, which was great. Buggies stop if you go out of bounds, they should maps & instructions for this Clubhouse & the punts were excellent.

I attended as the DJ (Mike Andy Entertainments Ltd) other than the stairs it’s a great place to hold a party. I was very happy to be invited to the buffet as it never disappoints. Food and drinks just added to another wonderful evening experience

Played here twice (as a guest) now and do really like it, been in great condition both times. The only negative is it's one of those courses with a fair bit of crossing. I played at very quiet times, so no issues....but could be different when busy.

It's always a pleasure to meet up with family up there Birthday parties etc Carolyn always puts on great food and the staff are friendly and helpful

Just became a member here on 2-4-1 membership deal. Friendly club and a great little 9 hole course that doesn't take an age to get around.

Got there to play and the heavens open so didn't get to play a round of golf Hopefully try and go back and play the course again Look a good course and set up Returned to the course the following Friday played 18 holes, fairways are wide enough only down fall was for me was 5th and 6th holes found steep climb otherwise found it a great course to play

We have had the pleasure of DJ'ing various parties and weddings at Longley and it is always a pleasure. Fantastic venue

Nice course, deceptively tough with long par 3s and a near 600 yard par 5 to finish. Friendly pro shop and bar with cracking real ale. Well worth a visit...

Lovely local golf course to have a hit on. Attended a party here recently. Great space for any type of function. Beer is spot on. Staff are really friendly. Sat outside watching the sun set was lovely. Highly recommended

You have the best facilities, best course etc etc but the people make the club. I've been welcomed by the members and management beyond expectations. The course is amazingly kept and I'm proud to be a teeny part of it.

Excellent! We were at the golf club for a week using the function room for a course. Struck me as being a strange location for a course when I pulled up but I absolutely loved it. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Facilities were great - everything is immaculate. Loads of parking and a nice bar. Food was gorgeous, especially the full English on our last day - just what I needed to get through the awful exams we had to do! Thanks!