The Dog Park Three Legged Cross

There's a rather peculiar little landmark just outside Ringwood that raises eyebrows the moment you spot it. The Dog Park at Three Legged Cross is exactly what its name suggests - a modest memorial to man's best friend, planted firmly in the Dorset countryside. It's not grandiose or particularly elaborate, but that's rather the point.

What you're actually looking at is a straightforward tribute in a rural setting. The village itself is small and unremarkable, but the memorial draws the occasional curious visitor and became a bit of a talking point locally. It's the sort of place that makes you smile because someone clearly thought it mattered enough to put a marker there.

If you're staying at Hill Cottage Farm Caravan & Camping Park over in Fordingbridge - just five miles away - it's worth a brief detour on a ramble, particularly if you've got dogs in tow. Not a major attraction by any stretch, but the wider area around Ringwood and Fordingbridge offers proper walking country through the New Forest edges, and this adds a quirky little stop to any country outing.

Don't expect crowds or facilities. There's no admission charge because there's nothing formal to charge for. The real draw is the novelty and the chance to explore the quiet lanes around here. If you're a dog owner or simply appreciate unusual local landmarks, it's worth knowing about. Everyone else will probably give it a miss, which is absolutely fair.