Bark ‘N’ Go - Dog Exercise Park

If you're holidaying near Glenrothes with a dog that's got too much energy, Bark 'N' Go is worth knowing about. It's an off-lead exercise park where your dog can actually run around properly instead of trudging on a lead for the millionth time. You'll find open space, usually some agility bits, and the chance for your pooch to socialise with other dogs without the usual park politics.

The best part? Your dog gets genuinely tired, which means a peaceful evening back at Kingdom Caravan Park or Wild Goose Glamping - both within three miles. That alone makes it valuable real estate if you're caravan camping with a spaniel or border collie who thinks the holiday is a punishment.

It's not a destination in itself. You're not going to spend three hours here. Thirty minutes to an hour is realistic, depending on how social your dog is and whether you fancy watching it wrestle with a Labrador. But if you've got a dog that needs proper exercise and you're staying at Balbirnie Park or one of the other local sites, it solves a genuine problem.

Families with well-behaved dogs will appreciate it. Solo dog walkers absolutely will. If you're keen on keeping your pet happy during a caravan break rather than endlessly lapping the same field, this beats paying for extra activities. The trade-off is you're dependent on decent weather and other owners being sensible - as with all these places.