Knightswoods Welly Walk (Secure dog walk hire)

If you've turned up at a Cornish holiday park with a dog and no secure garden, Knightswoods Welly Walk near White Cross is the sort of practical lifesaver that makes a week away actually manageable. It's a hired secure dog walk space - think enclosed field rather than attraction - where your dog can properly run about without you white-knuckling a lead or worrying they'll bolt into the B-road.

The setup is straightforward: you book a time slot, turn up with your pooch, and let them loose in a fenced area. No bells and whistles, no cafe, no gift shop. Just space for a dog to be a dog. It's the kind of thing that sounds dull until you need it, then it becomes genuinely brilliant. Perfect if you're based at White Acres or any of the other parks within a few miles - Hendra, Porth Beach, Newquay Holiday Park - and your dog's getting restless cooped up in the caravan.

Really only works if you've got a dog. Without one, you won't find much here. Allow 45 minutes to an hour depending on your dog's energy levels and how much you enjoy watching them sniff grass. It's a working farm solution rather than a tourist attraction, and all the better for it. Ring ahead to book a slot and check their current rates - the details shift seasonally. Worth the detour if your dog's doing your head in after two days indoors.