In addition to getting some nice walks in to give them the exercise they need to stay healthy, taking your dog camping can be a great way to bond and experience new things together.
Pitchup.com is the market-leading online booking site for campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks, with over 5,500 sites available to book in 67 countries throughout Europe, the Americas, Australia and Africa. They have shared with us 10 of the best dog friendly UK campsites for 2023!*
Find out more about the sites they recommend below and get ready to plan your next trip with your furry friend!
1. Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site - North Yorkshire, Settle
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2. Ash Keys Caravan Park - North Yorkshire, Eshton
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3. Portesham Dairy Farm Camp Site - Dorset, Weymouth
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4. Barley Meadow Touring Park - Devon, Exeter
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5. Glebe Leisure - Oxfordshire, Bicester
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6. Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park - North Yorkshire, Coneysthrope
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7. Pine Cones Caravan and Camping - Norfolk, King’s Lynn
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8. Painters Farm Caravan Camping Site - Kent, Faversham
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9. Litton Lakes - Dorset, Litton Cheney
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10. Border Forest Caravan Park - Northumberland, Otterburn
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Why it’s good to take your dog camping
Pitchup’s Managing Director, Dan Yates, explains why camping is good for your dog.
Exercise
Dan says: “Just like humans, dogs need to stay active. One of the best ways to ensure your dog stays fit and healthy is to get them outdoors and moving around, which is where camping comes in. A camping trip with your dog offers a slew of opportunities for your dog to experience exciting new things, while providing exercise in a fun way.”
New environment
“Dogs love new things. A camping trip introduces your dog to completely new environments and sensory experiences. From new smells to new sights, new animals and new people, all of these new environments will stimulate your dog, tiring them out mentally as well as physically.”
Training
“Camping is a great environment to train your dog on skills such as socialising with others, obedience and discipline (not to chase after wildlife etc). Just make sure you teach these lessons on the lead, or in a dedicated exercise area for safety.”
De-stress your dog
“As well as providing humans with an opportunity to relax, camping is also a great de-stressor for our furry friends. Spending less time on your phone and forgetting about the hustle and bustle of everyday life will help you to feel more relaxed, which can have a knock-on positive effect on your dog. Not to mention how relaxed they’ll feel after all the extra exercise.”
Bonding
“Nothing brings you and your dog together like a camping trip. Being away from everyday distractions and out in the beautiful wilderness with your furry friend will strengthen your bond with one another.”
Visit Pitchup.com to book a camping trip today in one of their dog-friendly campsites
*The data was determined by pitchup.com, by compiling and analysing a list of all positive reviews on the site for campsites that allowed dogs in 2022.
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