Cleeve Hill Golf Club
Elemental common-land golf high above Cheltenham, shaped by wind, natural contours and one of the most important architectural lineages in the region.
A very different Cheltenham golf experience
Cleeve Hill sits high above Cheltenham on common land and rewards golfers who enjoy exposed conditions, firm-running ground, natural contour and visual variety rather than manicured resort golf. The original course is widely attributed to Old Tom Morris in the early 1890s, giving the venue a genuine architectural story as well as a remarkable setting.
Who it suits
Architecture-led golfers
The Old Tom Morris lineage and natural landform make this much more than a local convenience course.
Confident walkers
The setting and exposure are part of the appeal. This is a course to experience on foot rather than rush through.
Cheltenham short breaks
It pairs naturally with Cotswold Hills, Lilley Brook or Brickhampton Court for a varied two- or three-round itinerary.
Have you considered?
Cotswold Hills
Choose it for a more conventional championship-style parkland test on the same side of Cheltenham.
Lilley Brook
Choose it for a traditional Cheltenham parkland round and easier town-based logistics.
Tewkesbury Park
Choose it when the hotel, golf and recovery proposition need to sit in one stay.
Book the hill before building the day
Cleeve Hill has a live visitor tee-time booking route in 2026. Because the course is exposed common-land golf, check current availability, weather, course conditions and any trolley or buggy restrictions before travelling.
Read the complete course review
Go deeper on the character of the course, who it suits and how it fits into a wider Cotswolds golf trip.
