AKV Paws Secure Dog Walking Field

A fenced field in the middle of Powys where dogs can run about without a lead - that's the gist of AKV Paws Secure Dog Walking Field. It's exactly what it says on the tin: a proper enclosed space for dogs to burn off some energy while their owners stand around chatting or scrolling their phones.

The field itself is straightforward. You get grass, some trees for shade, and the security of knowing your dog won't bolt onto the A-road. It's the sort of place that becomes genuinely useful on a holiday if you've brought the pooch along and need an hour where they can actually be a dog rather than permanently attached to a lead.

If you're staying at Smithy Park - just under a mile away - or Maes Yr Afon Caravan Park five miles down the road, this saves a lot of ball-throwing in the caravan site itself. Families with hyperactive spaniels will find it more valuable than those with elderly terriers happy to snooze under the awning.

It's free and appears to be open during daylight hours, though you'll want to check locally given the lack of a dedicated website. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, depending on your dog's stamina and how chatty you're feeling with other dog owners. Not a destination in itself, but a genuinely helpful break for anyone combining a Powys caravan holiday with a four-legged companion.