Basildon ★★★★★ 4.5 27 holes (3 x 9) · Par 72 combinations · 6,500 yards · Parkland Green fees £35–£55 · Public welcome
Langdon Hills offers three 9-hole loops that can be combined in any order, giving 27 holes of varied parkland golf on a former quarry site with lakes and wildflower meadows.
The Lakes nine is the toughest with water on nearly every hole; the Woodlands is tighter; the Meadows is more open. Great value pay-and-play with friendly staff.
Pros
- 27 holes = huge replay value
- Scenic former quarry landscape
- Very affordable
- Family-friendly with junior programmes
Cons
- Variable difficulty between loops
- Cart paths can be muddy