Curbridge Dog Park

The Windrush Valley near Witney has a rather brilliant spot for dogs and their humans - Curbridge Dog Park is exactly what it sounds like, a proper off-lead space where your dog can actually run without you having a minor heart attack. It's a straightforward affair: grassy fields, room to move, and usually a decent mix of breeds tearing about like they own the place. The park sits just outside Witney, making it dead easy to access if you're staying at one of the local camping spots like Cotswold Edge Caravan & Camping or Grove Farm Glamping Pods.

You'll get the most out of this if you've got a dog that needs burning off energy - which, let's be honest, is most of them. It's not some elaborate facility with agility courses or pools, just space. Bring a ball, let them loose, and watch them go. A decent walk takes about an hour, though if your dog is elderly or prefers sniffing to sprinting, you can easily do it in half that.

The main thing to know is this is functional rather than fancy, and that's precisely its charm. No entry fees that I'm aware of, no booking system - you just rock up. It's the kind of place that works brilliantly for a morning outing before heading into Witney or exploring the wider Cotswolds. If you're based at any of the caravan parks within five miles, it's an absolute no-brainer for getting the dog sorted before the humans have breakfast. Weather's the only real variable - muddy after rain, which frankly most dogs couldn't care less about.