Dog Field

A sloping field in North Yorkshire that's earned itself a rather cheeky name - though don't expect any actual dogs, or at least not the four-legged sort. It's one of those wonderfully bizarre British place names that makes you smile the moment you hear it, and people do genuinely seek it out just for the novelty of saying they've been there.

The field itself is unremarkable in the way that many Yorkshire fields are - open, windswept, with decent views across the surrounding countryside if you're bothering to look. It's the kind of spot you'd walk past without thinking twice, except everyone knows exactly what it's called. That's the whole appeal, really.

This is squarely a thing for people who collect odd place names, or parents looking for something daft to amuse the kids for five minutes. Serious hikers or landscape enthusiasts will find nothing of particular merit here - you're not missing out on any dramatic vistas or hidden valleys. It's more a photo opportunity than a destination, if you're honest.

If you're staying at Black Bull Caravan Park or Westgate Carr Farm nearby, it's worth a quick detour to say you've done it. Westgate Carr Farm, which rates exceptionally well, puts you within easy reach. Go when the weather's decent so you're not trudging through mud for the sake of a giggle. Budget maybe twenty minutes, take your photo, have a laugh, and crack on with actual exploring.