Fylde Dog Field

Four-legged family members get proper exercise at this dedicated off-lead area just outside Fleetwood. The field covers a decent stretch of grass where dogs can run themselves silly without the usual countryside worries about livestock or ground-nesting birds. It's nothing fancy - just open space with some basic fencing and waste bins dotted about. But sometimes that's exactly what you need when your spaniel has been cooped up in a holiday caravan for too long. The surface can get pretty muddy after rain, so pack towels if you're staying somewhere like Haven Marton Mere Holiday Village or Newton Hall Holiday Park nearby. Dog owners rave about finally having somewhere their pets can properly stretch their legs without constantly checking for sheep or having to negotiate stiles. Families with energetic breeds will find this a godsend - half an hour here and your collie might actually settle down for the evening. The field works best early morning or late afternoon when it's less busy and the dogs can really let loose. It's not going to win any beauty contests, and there's nothing here for non-dog owners, but as a practical stop-off during a Lancashire coast holiday, it does exactly what it says on the tin.