Mount Pleasant Dog Field

The dog field at Mount Pleasant near Goole is exactly what it says on the tin - a proper space where dogs can run about without leads. It's the sort of place that matters far more to your four-legged friend than to you, frankly, but if you're touring the flat lands of South Yorkshire with a spaniel or terrier in tow, you'll understand the appeal straight away.

The field itself is open and unremarkable, which is precisely the point. No obstacles, no complications, just grass and freedom. Dogs sprint about, owners stand around with coffees from their thermoses, and everyone leaves happy. You won't spend hours here - thirty minutes to an hour does it - but it takes the edge off the drive if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Apple Blossom or Between Rivers.

Timing-wise, early morning or late afternoon works best to avoid the weekend chaos. Bring a ball, bring water, bring patience for muddy paws afterwards. It's not a tourist attraction in any traditional sense; it's a pit stop that solves a real problem for travelling families with dogs. The flatness of the surrounding countryside means there's nowhere dramatic to walk to afterwards, but it sits handily between your accommodation and whatever else you're doing in the region.

Worth the detour? Only if you've got a dog that's been cooped up in a caravan. Otherwise, save yourself the trip.