KINTORE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Off‑Lead Freedom at Blackburn Muddy Paws Open Field — Secure, Equipped, and Bookable by the Slot
Thirty‑minute, exclusive‑use sessions on fully enclosed 50m × 25m fields in Kintore, with quality agility equipment, picnic facilities and water on site.
Off‑Lead Freedom at Blackburn Muddy Paws Open Field — Secure, Equipped, and Bookable by the Slot.
Blackburn Muddy Paws Open Field, at Marshall’s Farm Shop in Kintore, offers a controlled, off‑lead environment where dogs can run freely across fully enclosed fields fitted with agility equipment and basic visitor facilities. Sessions are short and regular, designed for training, socializing, recovery work or a straight‑forward romp with reliable boundaries and on‑site water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fully enclosed, purpose‑built dog areas
The Muddy Paws fields are fully enclosed with secure fences and gates, providing a safe setting for off‑lead recall practice, nervous dogs and injury recovery.
Quality agility gear for training and play
Both fields contain a variety of agility apparatus to support training sessions or playful meetups with other dogs during your exclusive booking slot.
Shelters, benches, water and lighting
Each field includes shelters, picnic benches, dog‑poo bins and a drinking water facility; a floodlight on a 30‑minute timer is available for darker evenings via a switch on the wooden dog grooming cabin.
What the day feels like
What a session feels like
Sessions are compact and focused: a 30‑minute slot gives dogs exclusive run in a 50m × 25m grass enclosure fitted with agility pieces and basic visitor comforts. Bookings are staggered around every 30 minutes so groups have private use of the field they reserve, making the visit feel like a short, purposeful training window or a quick, secure playtime.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Basic on‑site provisions include a drinking water tap at the entrance and dog bowls provided in the field; picnic benches and shelters are available for owners.
Both fields provide shelters, picnic tables, dog‑poo bins and a drinking water facility; a floodlight with a 30‑minute timer is located on the wooden dog grooming cabin at the entrance gates.
When you book a time slot you receive exclusive use of the field you have reserved; this includes access to the field’s equipment and amenities for the duration of your session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a session?
Each session lasts 30 minutes.
How often do sessions start?
Start times are available at around every 30 minutes.
How many dogs can I bring?
There is a maximum of five dogs per field per booking.
Are the fields enclosed and safe?
Yes — the fields are fully enclosed with secure fences and gates, intended for off‑lead play and training.
What facilities are available on site?
Both fields have shelters, picnic benches, dog‑poo bins and a drinking water tap at the entrance; dog bowls are provided and a floodlight on a 30‑minute timer is available for darker evenings.
Where do I go on arrival?
The Muddy Paws fields are located at Marshall’s Farm Shop, Boghead Farm, Kintore (AB51 0XD); access is available from both sides of the A96 and the farm’s signage shows the way to the fields.
Are there any age or supervision requirements?
At least one member of each booking must be aged 16 or above and animals must be supervised throughout the session.
What should I be aware of nearby?
Occasionally livestock may be seen in fields adjacent to the Muddy Paws fields; keep dogs under control near boundaries.