The adventures of an urban gundog

This morning I took Bruce, my english springer spaniel, to Lloyd Park in South Croydon, together with our friend, Sue, and her cocker spaniel, Rosie.

Lloyd Park is a popular spot with dog walkers, it’s easy to find and has its own tram stop on Route 3, New Addington to Wimbledon.

There is a free car park, you can stay for 3 hours but you must obtain a ticket from the machine and display it on your windscreen or you could get a penalty notice.

The park can also be accessed from Deepdene and Mapledale Avenue in the north.

The park is 114 acres, a mixture of grassland, trees and woodland and there is plenty of space for you to walk and play with your dog.

Prior to our visit, there had been a lot of rain and some areas were quite muddy.

Towards the northern edge of the park there is a line of natural springs which emerge during wet weather, this area is known as the Squashes because it can get really wet - a pair of waterproof boots is useful.

There is a café which sells a wide variety of sweet and savoury snacks and meals.

There is also an ice cream parlour which also sells ice cream including a dog friendly variety.

There are plenty of tables both inside and outside.

We visited during the school holidays on a lovely bright morning and sat outside, it was busy but not too crowded.

Fresh water is provided for dogs and there are toilet and baby change facilities available during café opening times.

We recommend Lloyd Park for a lovely walk with your dog.