About Islwyn Dog Field Islwyn Dog Field has two large secure fields, the Main Field and The Paddock, across the river from the old mill at Gelligroes near Pontllanfraith. The fence is buried below ground to stop diggers getting out. There are water stations, seating and waste points around both fields, and toys and obstacles are provided. You drive in and park inside the Main Field. The Paddock is car access only, so you can't arrive on foot. It is open all year. Booking Book online. A four-digit padlock code is emailed to you on the day. Some sat navs work better with NP12 2LJ via Llanarth Road. Getting There Islwyn Field, Mill Bridge Road, Gelligroes, Pontllanfraith, NP12 2HY.

About Pencoed Fach Farm Pencoed Fach Farm is a working farm on Heol Y Cefn in Bedwellty, near Blackwood. Its private field comes with extras: a dog washing station, a paddling pool for hot days and a box of toys to borrow. The farm's own Littlest Dairy is on site serving coffee and cake, open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Dogs on the dangerous dogs list can come only with their exemption, insurance and one-to-one handling. Booking Book online through Acuity. Getting There Pencoed Fach Farm, Heol Y Cefn, Bedwellty, Blackwood, NP12 0BQ.

About Tails of Blackwoof Tails of Blackwoof at Argoed, near Blackwood, has two themed private parks with castles, towers, bridges, sand pits and a splash pad: Theo's Park suits energetic and medium to large dogs. Piccolo's Park is aimed at smaller breeds and includes a small indoor soft play stable. The site says it suits reactive dogs and those with poor recall. Start times are staggered so groups don't cross, and both parks are entered through a double-gated airlock. There are wash stations and picnic areas, and free refreshments are offered at the welcome stables. Weekend prices are a little higher than weekday prices. Booking Book online. Getting There Sunnyview, Argoed, Blackwood, NP12 0AJ.

About Top of the Meadow Top of the Meadow is at Pen y Waun Farm on Mountain Road, Bedwas, near Caerphilly. It has two separate sloping fields: Glen's Field, which has views, and the more tucked-away Shep's Field. Each has a bench, and there is a picnic table at the top of the field and a station for washing and drinking water. The fields are deliberately unlit to limit light pollution, and are generally open in daylight hours, which means longer in summer. Compostable poo bags and a bin are provided. Each booking is limited to two cars. Booking Book online through Acuity and pay in full. You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead. The lock code comes in your confirmation email. Getting There Pen y Waun Farm, Mountain Road, Bedwas, CF83 8ER.