Rowton Grange Secure Dog Field

If you're touring Powys with a dog in tow, Rowton Grange Secure Dog Field solves a proper problem. It's exactly what it sounds like - a fenced area where your dog can run about without a lead, stretch their legs, and burn off energy while you sit back and relax. No chasing sheep, no disappearing into the Welsh hills. Just a contained space where dogs can be dogs.

The field works best for people who've been cooped up in a caravan or holiday home and need their pooch to have a decent run-around. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Cartref, Seven Oaks, or Spring Lea are all within a few miles - it's worth knowing this spot exists. Parents who've got restless dogs alongside restless kids will appreciate having somewhere safe to let both off steam.

It's the kind of place you'll use rather than linger at. Twenty minutes to half an hour does the job for most dogs. Shrewsbury's just over the border, so if you're basing yourself in Powys for a few days, pop in when you need a dog-pit-stop between longer activities. Practical rather than scenic, but that's entirely the point.