Kymber Dog Park

Your dog will have the time of its life at Kymber Dog Park, just outside Looe on Cornwall's south coast. It's a proper dedicated space where dogs can run free, socialise, and burn off energy without the constant worry of traffic or livestock. The setup is straightforward - open ground, good fencing, and enough room for even the most excitable spaniel to stretch their legs properly.

Who gets the most out of it? Families with young dogs and anyone staying at the nearby holiday parks who needs their pooch to have a good gallop. Waterside and Tregoad Holiday Park are barely a mile away, so it's ideal if you're holed up at one of those bases and your dog's going stir-crazy from car time. Even if you're not staying locally, it's worth a quick stop on the way into or out of Looe if you've got a four-legged friend in tow.

Details are thin on the ground - opening hours and admission charges aren't widely advertised - so ring ahead or check locally before you go. Allow 30 minutes to an hour depending on your dog's enthusiasm levels. It won't consume your whole holiday, but it solves a real problem: where to let your dog off-lead when you're on a Cornish coastal break. The weather here can be temperamental, so muddy paws are almost guaranteed. Worth the stop.