UK pet-friendly campsites: complete dog & cat guide

Holidays are better with your furry friend. And camping holidays with your dog (or even your cat) are the best of all. You and your pet can explore the great outdoors together, and you can holiday stress-free without worrying about your dog in kennels – it’s win/win. But first, how to find UK campsites that allow pets?

The good news is that pet-friendly campsites are all over the country – there are some awesome options out there! Finding cat and dog-friendly campsites in advance of your trip will make your holiday easier and more enjoyable, so read on for our round up of the best UK campsites that allow pets.

Best campsites that allow pets in England

1. Old Oaks

Address: Wick Farm, Wick, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8JS

Price per night: from £40.50

Perfect for canines and humans alike, this Somerset campsite is packed with dog-friendly facilities and treats. There’s a dog walk and a dog shower, “dog stops” where you can park your pooch, a free local guide to dog-friendly dining and days out, and toys, treats and lots of other dog stuff in the site shop. Humans might like to know this is a five-star park that won the AA’s Best Adult Site in 2020 and that the park is set in beautiful countryside close to Glastonbury.

Campsite features

• Fully dog friendly

• Dedicated washing machine/dryer for dog blankets and throws

• Adults (and dogs) only

2. The Whole Hogg Caravan Park

Address: Howe Bridge Farm, Low Marishes, Malton YO17 6RQ

Price per night: from £16

Malton in North Yorkshire was named the most dog-friendly town in all the UK in 2018, so it’s a sure bet that there’ll be friendly campsites to welcome your four-legged friend. The Whole Hogg Caravan Park, only three miles outside Malton, is a great base for miles and miles of walks too: the North York Moors National Park is about 10 minutes drive away.

Campsite features

• On a working farm by a riverbank

• Tearoom and farm shop on site

• Takeaways and hampers available to buy

Best campsites that allow pets in Wales

1. Pitton Cross Caravan and Camping Park

Address: **** Rhossili, Gower, Swansea SA3 1PT

Price per night: from £24

Unlike many, if not most beaches in the UK, the sandy beaches around the Gower Peninsula are fully dog-friendly all year round. The best of the lot is beautiful Rhossili Bay Beach, the first beach to be awarded Britain's Best Beach by TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice for two consecutive years. Stay close to the spectacular walks of this part of Wales by parking up at Pitton Cross Caravan and Camping Park, within walking distance of the beach via a direct access path.

Campsite features

• Walk from the site straight down to the beach

• Close to the National Trust’s Rhosili headland walk

• Near many dog-friendly beaches

2. [Cwmdu Campsite](https://campingbreconbeacons.anytimebooking.eu/place_booking# forward)

Address: **** Cwmdu, Crickhowell NP81RU

Price per night: £9 per adult

At the other end of Wales in Crickhowell is Cwmdu Campsite, a dog-friendly campsite not far from Hay-on-Wye. It’s a great location for dog walking too: ask at the campsite reception for recommended routes. Even better, the local pub The Farmer’s Arms (five minutes’ walk away) welcomes dogs too.

Campsite features

• Dog litter bins all around the park

• On the southern edge of the Black Mountains with plenty of local walks

• In the Brecon Beacons National Park

Check out some more of the best dog-friendly campgrounds in Wales!

Best campsites that allow pets in Scotland

1. Moffat Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Address: A827, Killin FK21 8TY

Price per night: from £18.30

Bring your dog to Moffat campsite by Loch Tay and in the stunning Scottish Lowlands, for walks straight from the site along the scenic towpath into Moffat town. The team here says the park setting gives access to “some of the finest hillwalking in Scotland”, so there’ll be plenty to keep your pooch occupied.

Campsite features

• Dog walk on site

• Great resting point on road trips around Scotland

• Within easy reach of hikes in Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

2. Blair Drummond Caravan Park

Address :Cuthil Brae, Blairdrummond, Blair Drummond, Stirling FK9 4UP

Price per night: from £21.50 (one pitch, one adult, one dog)

This Stirlingshire campsite is a top pick if you’re bringing children along to your dog-friendly holiday park, as there’s heaps to do on-site for all ages. For the canine members of the family, Blair Drummond is set in woodland surrounded by a historic estate for lots of lovely walks. Loch Katrine and the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park are within 10 minutes drive.

Campsite features

• Dog exercise area

• In a four-acre walled garden with lots of space to roam

• Network of wooded tracks and footpaths: walk through the woodland to the local farm shop and café

Best campsites that allow pets in Northern Ireland

1. Castle Ward Caravan Park

Address: Castle Ward Estate, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7LS

Price per night: from £25 (minimum booking two nights)

Camp with your dog on one of Northern Ireland’s Game of Thrones sets, at the National Trust’s Castle Ward Caravan Park on the spectacular Castle Ward Estate. It’s on the shores of Strangford Lough – top walking territory – and there’s loads of room on site to ram around too. (Please note: two dogs maximum per booking.)

Campsite features

• A mix of ancient woodland, open parkland and landscaped gardens to explore

• Touring/campervan pitches right by the lough

• A short drive from Belfast and a range of dog-friendly pubs

2. Maddybenny Farm Campsite

Address: **** 20 Maddybenny Park, Atlantic Road, Portrush, Coleraine BT52 2PT

Price per night: from £20

A Portrush campsite in stunning surroundings, Maddybenny is on a small family-run farm on the Causeway Coast. Dogs will love running about on the local beaches, while famous attractions like the Giant’s Causeway are close by for hikes and day trips.

Campsite features

• Farm surrounded by mature gardens

• Close to the caves at Whiterocks Beach in Portrush

• Rural setting with plenty of space

The above campsites should get you started on planning a road trip adventure with your pet: knowing where you’re staying each night removes stress from planning, leaving you free to enjoy your pet-friendly adventure! Remember you can filter for pet-friendly vans for hire too – have a browse and see what suits your budget.

Ready to bring your dog to some campsites that allow pets?

Now that you know the best campsites that allow pets in the UK, it’s time to read up on some other tips to make your holiday easy. Our blog has more information ondog-friendly holidays, plus we’ve also put together apet-friendly holiday checklist to make sure you take along everything your furry friend might need. We love specific regions for holidays with pets too – for example, here’s our guide tocamping in North Wales with dogs.

The final step? Hiring a pet-friendly van for your camping trip!

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