Vale of Llangollen Golf Club
Founded in 1908 and reshaped into its modern eighteen hole form by Hawtree and Son, the Vale of Llangollen is one of North Wales' most enjoyable parkland rounds. A par 72 of about 6,650 yards, it threads along the River Dee beneath the surrounding hills, a scenic and genuinely good value stop on a Welsh golf trip.
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The verdict
The Vale of Llangollen is the kind of club a traveling golfer is glad to stumble on: a mature, friendly parkland with real character, set in a corner of Denbighshire where the River Dee carves through the valley below the Welsh hills. The club dates to 1908, and the eighteen hole course that golfers play today owes its shape to the respected English architects Hawtree and Son, who gave it a balanced, walkable routing that uses the river and the slopes to fine effect.
This is not a bucket list links in the manner of the Welsh coast, and it does not pretend to be. What it offers instead is honest, well kept parkland golf at a price that feels like a throwback, in scenery that rivals far grander names. For a group touring North Wales, it pairs naturally with the great links to the west and rounds out a trip with a relaxed, scenic day inland.
Vale of Llangollen at a glance
- Founded
- 1908
- Designer
- Hawtree and Son
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,650 yds
- Green fee
- From about 47 GBP (indicative)
Founding year, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the Vale of Llangollen Golf Club and leading course databases. The club was founded in 1908 and the modern eighteen hole layout is credited to Hawtree and Son; it plays as a par 72 of about 6,650 yards. Indicative 2026 visitor green fees run from about 30 GBP in winter to about 68 GBP for a summer round, with spring and autumn around 47 GBP on a weekday. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Vale of Llangollen makes its name with the River Dee, which shadows several holes and turns a steady parkland into something more memorable. The signature is the par 4 ninth, a dogleg left that bends around tall trees with the Dee running the length of the right side, so the line off the tee asks how much of the corner you dare to cut against the water waiting beyond.
Elsewhere the routing rises and falls with the valley, giving uphill approaches and downhill tee shots that frame the hills beyond, and the greens are true and fair rather than tricked up. Mature trees provide most of the definition and the trouble, so position off the tee matters more than length, and a player who keeps the ball in play will score.
It is a course best enjoyed at a walking pace, taking in the river, the railway across the valley and the hills above the town. For all its modest length it has enough variety and natural beauty to reward a careful round, and it leaves most visitors planning a return on their next trip through North Wales.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club open to visitors, with tee times bookable in advance |
| Green fee | From about 30 GBP in winter to about 68 GBP for a summer round, with spring and autumn around 47 GBP on a weekday (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book online or through the pro shop; day rates are available for those wanting more than one round |
| On the day | A walkable parkland; buggies are usually available and the clubhouse is welcoming |
| Getting there | On the edge of Llangollen in Denbighshire, about an hour from Chester and the northwest of England |
| Best months | Late spring through early autumn for the driest turf and the greenest valley |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; seasonal rates vary, so always confirm current pricing and tee time availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Llangollen itself is a handsome riverside town with inns, hotels and guest houses within minutes of the first tee, and it makes a relaxed base for a few days of golf and walking. The wider Dee valley and the nearby towns of Wrexham and Chester widen the choice for groups wanting more in the evenings.
For a touring party, the Vale of Llangollen works best as the inland counterpoint to the great Welsh links. A trip that pairs it with the championship coast to the west gives a full picture of golf in the country, from cliff top dunes to peaceful parkland by the river.
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Vale of Llangollen questions
Who designed the Vale of Llangollen and when did it open?
The club was founded in 1908 and its modern eighteen hole layout is credited to Hawtree and Son. The course was reshaped into its present form running along the River Dee near Llangollen in Denbighshire.
What is the par and length of the Vale of Llangollen?
The Vale of Llangollen is a par 72 of about 6,650 yards, a parkland course alongside the River Dee beneath the surrounding Welsh hills.
How much does it cost to play the Vale of Llangollen?
Indicative 2026 visitor green fees run from about 30 GBP in winter to about 68 GBP for a summer round, with spring and autumn around 47 GBP on a weekday. It is open to visitors. Always confirm current rates before booking.
Is the Vale of Llangollen open to visitors?
Yes. It is a members club that welcomes visitors throughout the year, with tee times bookable in advance and seasonal rates that make it strong value for a North Wales golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Founding year, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.