Westy & Worzel Dog Exercise Field

The name alone should tell you what you're getting here - a proper off-lead space for dogs to burn off energy near Sidmouth. It's straightforward and unpretentious, which is exactly what most dog owners need when they're on holiday in Devon.

Westy & Worzel is basically a fenced field where your dog can run around without a lead. There's no fancy equipment, no agility courses, no Instagram moments. Just grass, space, and the chance for your pooch to actually be a dog for an hour. You'll see a mix of terriers, spaniels, and the occasional overexcited labrador tearing about while their owners stand around chatting.

It's ideal if you're staying at Oakdown or Ladram Bay - both excellent 5-star parks within easy driving distance - and your dog's going stir-crazy from being in the caravan. Dogs get the most obvious benefit here, obviously, but owners appreciate not having to police a lead-based walk for once. Families with kids are welcome too, though the field isn't really set up as a play space for children.

Access and exact opening hours aren't widely advertised, so it's worth ringing ahead or checking locally once you arrive in Sidmouth. It's free, which helps. Allow 45 minutes to an hour depending on how knackered your dog gets. Worth the detour if you've got a four-legged companion - otherwise, you'll find better walks elsewhere on the Devon coast.