Many campsites across the UK now accept dogs, which is great considering that so many Brits choose to share their homes and lives with adorable furry friends! However if you want to visit sites that are super dog friendly, making holidays pooch-tastic then look no further than Campsitechatter’s,
Dog Friendly Campsites specialism section. Campsites that stand out as being truly dog friendly, require owners that are willing to put a great deal of thought, design and then upkeep into their site to ensure all your pooches’ needs are catered for! Campsitechatter has created a detailed list of places to go that suits those of you seeking dog friendly camping adventures or relaxing times in dog friendly caravan parks. Not only can you suss out the facilities for your pet, you can tie this in with you and your families wants and needs as well, because Campsitechatter has also got detailed descriptions, photo pinboards, reviews and much more on thousands of sites. So why not make the planning of your camping with dogs this coming season an easy and enjoyable task and visit our dog friendly campsite specialism.
So what characteristics of a campsite help to make it a truly dog friendly caravan park? Without a doubt it is lovely to take your dog for an early morning romp that does not include you having to hike sleepy eyed, half a mile from your tent, motorhome or caravan. So an exercise field really is a luxury when you are camping with dogs……….. so great to let your furry friend off their lead and throw their favourite stick or ball so they will then settle for you to have a relaxing coffee with your breakfast. Again the exercise field will also come in handy when you want them to stretch their limbs before bedding down for the night, but you have had one too many wines to go on a long trudge in the dark. A great example of a campsite with an exercise field is,
Widemouth Fields in Cornwall as it has adjoining fields for exercise and the nearest beach at Black Rock Sands is dog friendly all year round. Also Widemouth Fields do not charge extra for your pets either.
The accessibility of waste bins can be an issue on some sites, so Campsitechatter recommends to sites that they have at least a few of these located around the site. But probably the most important factor when deciding just how wonderful a dog friendly caravan park is, is how many wonderful scenic walks are there either on or around the site. Some sites have designated dog walking on-site, like nature trails or rambles around lakes, whilst others have walks in nearby woodlands, on nearby footpaths or perhaps the best dog friendly camping has a beach located just a few minutes walk from the campsite.
Thorntonloch Caravan Park in East Lothian is situated literally a stones throw from the beach and is happy to have dogs staying on site. Another way to check out if a campsite is really for you is to look at Campsitechatter’s pinboards for campsite, which show up to hundreds of photos for each site. Take a look at
Hillcrest Park pinboard to see this site in picture detail.
All of the dog friendly camping sites and touring parks listed in Campsitechatter’s Dog friendly specialism have contacted us to say, "We consider ourselves super dog-friendly", meaning that you can expect as warm a welcome for the dog as there is for you, as well as some dog-orientated facilities. Just to make your holiday that little bit more luxurious and relaxing Campsitechatter has also pinned the closest dog friendly pubs to each site on this map,
Dog Friendly Camping so that you can plan a walk or cycle ride alongside having a fantastic meal and some rather needed refreshments!
Let’s be honest for most people their dog is a major part of the family and some owners absolutely hate to leave their furry friends in kennels. So the great appeal of going away in the caravan or camping is being able to take your faithful pet with you. However just as it is essential to do some pre-camping preparation to ensure you meet the family’s needs, it is also necessary to do the same for your dog to ensure everyone enjoys themselves as much as much as possible. So before you depart on your adventure make sure your dog’s vaccinations are up-to-date and that you administer flea and tick preventative treatment. Some owners like to take a copy of their dog’s veterinary records with them, but if you think that’s overboard then at least have the vet’s phone number to hand. Make sure your dog’s lead and collar are in good condition and perhaps take a spare set with you. If you have ventured to a remote place you may find it difficult to purchase a suitable replacement. A doggy first aid kit is a very good idea………..it could include any special medicines they need, alongside gauze and bandages to wrap wounds, sticking tape, scissors, tweezers, towels (take a few as they are also great for drying your furry friend before they roll around your tent!), gloves and antiseptic.
Finally make sure you take pictures of your pups enjoying their holiday and add them to our community pinboards, like
Pets on their holiday pinboard or
Caravans are a dogs best friend or make a new one, to share your fun and encourage others to take their furry friends with them on their hols! Campsitechatter users don’t just take their dogs on holiday with them, there are photos or rabbits and cats in caravans on our pinboards!
