Muddy Paws Fields (Evercreech)

You'll find Muddy Paws Fields just outside Evercreech, a straightforward rural spot that does exactly what it says on the tin. It's the sort of place where dogs have genuinely had a proper time - lots of open space, actual mud if you want it, and enough room that your spaniel won't be treading on someone else's golden retriever every five seconds.

The appeal here is simple: it's a proper working field without the fussiness of some country parks. Walkers get a decent stretch of countryside with views back towards the Mendips, and families with energetic dogs will find this considerably less aggravating than the usual town recreation grounds. Children manage okay for an hour or so - they can run about, which is half the battle on a grey Somerset afternoon.

Located between Evercreech and Castle Cary, it's well positioned if you're basing yourself in this corner of the county. Hadspen Glamping sits about five miles away, making this a useful add-on for anyone after a proper walk without having to drive far. There's no visitor infrastructure to speak of - no cafe, no car park facilities, just pull in and get on with it.

Worth the visit if you're in the area with a dog or just after a straightforward country walk. It won't blow your mind, but that's not really the point. It's honest, accessible, and exactly what Somerset farming country looks like when someone's actually opened the gate.