West Devon – dog fields

Cheriton Bishop – Runmoor dog Park, EX6 6NN

https://www.runmoordogpark.co.uk/

Lovely field with lots of activities just off the old A30 between Whiddon Down and Cheriton Bishop. We only got round half of it but the girls certainly enjoyed their time there.

Just one point to watch – it is down a small lane which is a dead end. If you are early, wait at the entrance to the lane until the previous people come out otherwise you will find manoevering difficult.

Haytor Mutt Mayhem, Ilsington, TQ13 9RB

https://www.haytormuttmayhem.com/

Good sized secure field with some agility equipment and a covered shelter with picnic table and chairs which contains toys, treats and poo bags. There didn’t seem to be a poo bin which was a pity. Quite close to the Newton Abbott junction on the A38. There is parking in the enclosed area for up to 2 cars. There is more parking outside so this would be a good place for a meet up.

Holsworthy, Woodlands Farm (Wiggly Woods), EX22 7JB

https://www.woodlandsfarmdogfields.co.uk/

30 acre fields and woods with agility equipment, picnic tables, water stations and a toilet on site.

Great area to wander around and you could happily spend an afternoon here with a picnic. Lots of things to interest your dogs.

Only down side was that after our visit at the beginning of July, our dogs picked up a lot of ticks. These were easy to remove because they weren’t embedded but it’s worth making sure they have good tick protection before you go and that you check them over afterwards.

Roadford lake, PL16 0RL

https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/roadford-lake-cafe-and-venue

There is a small enclosed dog field where dogs can run off the lead. The rest of the area is more suitable for lead walks because of the reservoir (risk of blue-green algae) and nesting birds.

Tavistock – Drake field, PL19 0JL

https://drakefieldtavistock.co.uk/

A lovely dog field with different areas and activities. It is very steep but the dogs had a great time. There is parking for 2 cars with an arrangement so that there can be 2 cars waiting while the previous 2 cars are finishing and leaving.

Winkleigh – Wag and walk, EX19 8HA

https://winkleighwagandwalk.co.uk/

Lovely dog field with a range of equipment and a toilet available in the car park.