Dog Walking Field - Pawz Let Loose

The clue's in the name really - this is a proper open space where dogs can actually be dogs, off the lead and tearing about like they own the place. Located just outside Sutton-in-Ashfield in Derbyshire, Pawz Let Loose is the sort of field that makes sense if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks with a four-legged companion in tow.

It's straightforward stuff: a designated area where your dog can run, sniff, and socialise without the constant tension of the lead. The field itself is fairly open, so you can keep an eye on your mutt without squinting into the distance. Not somewhere you'll spend an entire afternoon - most people give it an hour, maybe ninety minutes if there are other dogs about and yours is the social type.

Honestly, it's invaluable if you're camping at Riddings Wood or Silverhill, both within a few miles. Holiday parks are fine, but dogs need proper space to burn energy, and this delivers that without fuss. Free access, straightforward, no pretension. Worth the short drive from Golden Valley or Yew Tree Farm if your dog's been cooped up in the caravan.

The real appeal here is timing - hit it early morning or late afternoon when it's quieter and you've got the space mostly to yourself. Don't expect facilities or amenities; it's a field, not a leisure centre. Bring water for the dog, wear decent boots in winter when it gets boggy, and you'll be fine.