Off‑lead freedom at Westhill Muddy Paws Open Field 2 — a secure, >1‑acre run for dogs

KINTORE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE

Off‑lead freedom at Westhill Muddy Paws Open Field 2 — a secure, >1‑acre run for dogs

A private, 30‑minute booking that gives you exclusive use of a fully enclosed field with shelters, picnic benches and drinking water — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.

Off‑lead freedom at Westhill Muddy Paws Open Field 2 — a secure, >1‑acre run for dogs.

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Location
Kintore
Operator
Marshall's Farm Shop
Category
Private
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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The Westhill Muddy Paws Open Field 2 offers a secure, spacious place on the outskirts of Westhill where dogs can run off‑lead. The field is fully enclosed with fences and gates and is equipped with shelters, picnic benches, dog poo bins and a drinking water facility, making it suitable for training, socializing, recall practice, injury recovery or giving nervous dogs a calm, contained run.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SPACE

A safe, off‑lead field greater than an acre

Open Field 2 is a fully enclosed field that provides off‑lead freedom in a secure setting — ideal when you want your dog to run, train or play without traffic or roads nearby.

THE AMENITIES

Shelters, benches and water on site

Each field includes shelters, picnic benches, dog poo bins and a drinking water facility so you and your dog have the essentials for a short, focused outing.

THE ACCESS

Exclusive 30‑minute bookings with clear signage

When you book a time slot you receive exclusive use of the field you have reserved; each field has a sign at its gate entrance to help you find the correct area.

What the day feels like

What the visit feels like

Short, scheduled sessions deliver a compact burst of countryside for you and your dog: arrive via the communal parking area, confirm you are at the correct gated entrance, then spend a focused 30 minutes using the fully enclosed field for running, training or social time with controlled supervision.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this short, private field session suits — and who should reconsider.

1
Dog trainers & walkersFits professionals who need a secure, enclosed space for short training or recall practice with a small number of dogs.
2
New puppy ownersWell suited to owners needing a contained area for socialization or early off‑lead practice, provided they observe the booking limits and supervision rules.
3
Small groups of friendsA good match for a couple of friends bringing their dogs — bookings allow exclusive use but are capped at five dogs per field.
4
Owners of nervous or recovering dogsAppropriate for nervous dogs or those in recovery because the fields are fully enclosed and private sessions limit outside disturbance, subject to booking and supervision rules.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & session length

Sessions last 30 minutes with start times available at around every 30 minutes.

What’s on site

All fields have shelters, picnic tables, dog poo bins and a drinking water facility — the fields provide the essentials for a short visit.

Booking limits

Each booking is for exclusive use of the field and there is a maximum of 5 dogs per field per booking; animals must be supervised throughout.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does a booking last?

Each booking is for 30 minutes.

How frequently are start times scheduled?

Start times are available at around every 30 minutes.

Where do I meet and park?

The Muddy Paws fields are on the outskirts of Westhill; driving from Westhill toward Blackburn the fields are on the left just after the golf course and bus stop. All three fields share a communal parking area.

How many dogs can I bring?

There is a maximum of 5 dogs per field per booking.

Are the fields secure and what facilities are provided?

Yes — the fields are fully enclosed with fences and gates. Each field includes shelters, picnic benches, dog poo bins and a drinking water facility.

Is there an age requirement for booking?

At least one member of each booking must be 16 years or above.