Everyone loves to go camping, whether its overnight or for longer holiday, and that shouldn’t exclude your furry family members. Going camping shouldn’t mean finding elsewhere for your dog to stay! So, we’ve compiled a list of 5 of the top UK sites for camping with your dogs.

Some seasonal, some all year round, and dotted all over the UK, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, below is a list of our favourite dog-friendly campsites. Also some tips regarding must-have kit when travelling with your dog!

Sennen Cove, Penzance, Cornwall (https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/cornwall/penzance/sennen-cove-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/)

  • Sennen Cove, located on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, is nestled between both the North and South coasts of Cornwall. There are multiple beaches within walking distance, as well as surfing schools, museums, harbour towns, and gorgeous scenic routes for your essential dog walks! There are a range of pitches, suitable to cater for a range of sizes and requirements, and excellent on-site facilities including dog walking areas, shops, shower blocks and toilets, and disabled-friendly facilities.

Rosemarkie, Fortrose, Scottish Highlands (https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/highlands/fortrose/rosemarkie-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/)

  • Rosemarkie is the best of both worlds – surrounded by gorgeous coastline and beaches, and stunning woodland and hills on the other! With scenic walking routes, golf clubs, community-run café’s, and small villages nearby, this campsite offers a perfect escape from busy life to the countryside for you and your dogs. With a range of pitches, excellent facilities, and disabled facilities, this site is perfect for nature lovers!
  • A windbreak would be perfect for this campsite, both to keep the wind out and ensure your pooch stays within your pitch!

Ebury Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire (https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/shropshire/shrewsbury/ebury-hill-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/)

  • For nature lovers with a soft spot for history, Ebury Hill is the place to go! Surrounded by wildlife, fishing lakes, and fields and woods, this campsite offers a scenic, and peaceful holiday for you and your dog. The campsite, that once was an Iron Age hill fort, is near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is surrounded by museums, small towns, and beautiful nature. There are a range of pitches available, however this site is perhaps better suited to experienced campers or caravanners as there are no shower blocks.
  • A Dometic K9 would be the perfect addition to your holiday! Your dog’s own, personal small tent to ensure that everyone has their space and security during your holiday, and your dog can have their own comforts from home inside.

Alton (The Star), Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/staffordshire/stoke-on-trent/alton-the-star-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/)

  • Perfect for families, or adventure lovers, Alton (The Star), is located on the foot of both the Peak District National Park, and Alton Towers theme park! There is a water activity centre nearby, and with Stoke-on-Trent near by there is plenty for the whole family to do. This campsite is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the countryside during a busy holiday, with plenty of green space for both dogs and children! They offer a range of pitches, as well as shower locks, dog walking areas, wi-fi, and disabled access.
  • Perhaps invest in a cool mat for your pet for those hot, busy holiday days!

Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire (https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/carmarthenshire/llandovery/rhandirmwyn-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/)

  • Rhandirmwyn is a beautiful campsite located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. With spacious pitches, a river on site, and being surrounded by gorgeous greenery, it offers the perfect holiday location for both you and your dog! Enjoy multiple walking, cycling and hiking routes nearby, plenty of local pubs, and reservoirs, caves and an Iron Age village just down the road, this Welsh campsite offers a scenic base for an exciting holiday for the whole family. There are showers, shops, wi-fi, holiday homes and disabled access, this campsite offers multiple types of holiday, from camping or caravanning to staying in lodges, suitable for everybody’s needs!
  • For somewhere like Rhandirmwyn, a dog anchor is a must! The masses of green space mean that there’s lots of places for your dog to run around, offering you extra peace of mind.

 

As you can see, there’s no reason to not take your dog with you on your next camping holiday! These are just our top 5 dog-friendly campsites, there are hundreds up and down the UK. Perfect for making memories with the whole family (not just the humans!).