During the summer the short course is generally dry, but on the main course Hole 5 is perpetually wet. The situation is always liable to change depending on the level of rainfall in recent days, so if we do have a rainy spell, walking boots are recommended. The fairways are generally clear of nettles, but you will inevitably stray from fairways on some occasions, and you may well encounter nettles when you do so, for this reason I would advise wearing socks or trousers to at least cover your lower legs.