Paw Paddock - Ashington

There's a modest little spot in Ashington, just outside Pulborough, where you can stretch your legs and let the dog run loose - that's Paw Paddock. It's exactly what it sounds like: a dedicated dog exercise area, the sort of place that proper dog owners will find genuinely useful rather than fussy.

You get a contained space where dogs can play off-lead without the constant anxiety of them bolting into a main road. For families staying at Washington Caravan & Camping Park or Honeybridge Park nearby, it's a five-minute drive and a good way to tire out an energetic spaniel or border collie before heading back to the caravan. No pretension here - just functional and honest.

The real value of Paw Paddock comes if you're basing yourself in the area for a few days. Pulborough's only a short hop away, and if you're camping locally, you'll appreciate having a safe place to let dogs burn off steam between walks. It won't take more than thirty minutes to an hour, depending on your dog's enthusiasm levels and how many other dogs turn up.

For non-dog owners, this isn't your stop. But if you've got a collie that needs to chase something or a rescue that's finally confident enough to play with others, it's the kind of small facility that makes a caravan holiday actually work. The South Downs are packed with proper long walks - this is just the warm-up act.