"Off-leash and loving it!"
Video of devon dog field on edge of Exmoor , taken 2024
“Off-lead" time is when a dog truly gets to be a dog—sniffing every blade of grass and sprinting just because they can.
Enjoying watching your dog as they attempt some fun dog obstacles, hide a toy and let them sniff it out. Let them try something new with our special agility and hoopers days or join in with our doggy meet up’s.
"Paws-itively the best day ever!"
About Our Field
We are proud to be the 1st and official North Devon secure dog walking field. We created this amazing space in 2018 when a need came for a safe and totally secure field in North Devon, a space where dogs can be let off lead without the risk of them worrying local farmers sheep and other animals. We run our field as a secure exclusive use field for our own dogs, our holiday makers dogs (some reactive) and also the general public. It's amazing how far dog owners would travel to have use of our field. It is mainly sole use so just you and your dog, but occasionally we do doggy meet up’s and special learn something new days.
The Devon dog field is well known in the local area of Barnstaple, South Molton, Combe martin, Ilfracombe and many other local towns and villages. Many owners are just unable to let their dogs off the lead and a secure dog field gives them piece of mind. We love dogs and why shouldn't they have a safe place to play!
Four top reasons why people use our secure field near Barnstaple .
Reactive Dogs
Those with a reactive dog will now all to well how difficult it is to walk and exercise their dog. Our field is exclusive use so just you and your reactive dog. Nobody will bother you meaning you can relax and let your dog play off lead
Puppy Training
Worried about letting your new puppy off the lead. Will they walk with you or is something else very tempting for them. How about learning a bit of puppy recall or scent work with no distractions? Our field is perfect for them. You can even meet with someone else for a puppy play date or join our puppy meet up’s.
Prey Drive
Dogs run off chasing animals. Another hard thing to cure, you can call and whistle as much as you like, but something is just more appealing to them. Dogs with prey drive generally cannot go off lead unless in a secure space.
Rescue Dog Training
Just taken on a new rescue dog from the UK or abroad. Does your dog have issues that you need to work on; No recall, dislike of other dogs, or people, a bit plump and needs to loose a few pounds, or perhaps you just wish to let them run and play, something they ,ay have never done before. Our dog field is the place for them. It's totally secure with 1.9m tall fencing all around.
The Field Features.
Just a 20 minute drive from Barnstaple to our dog field.
An all weather parking area off the road right next to gate to access the dog field.
A totally secure 2 acre field, with latch to lock yourselves in.
Fence is over 1.8m tall (6ft), designed to keep tiny and large dogs in.
Field is sole use, so just you and your dog, or you can walk with a friend.
We have created a narrow section near the gate, this helps you catch dogs that do not wish to go home after so much fun.
Grass kept short to help prevent risk of ticks and other diseases.
Our field is amazingly well drained, very little mud even on the wettest days. Useable all year round.
Compostable dog poop bags available to purchase, these can go in our poop waste bin where we compost our waste.
A field shelter to help keep the rain off or to act as shade shelter on sunny days.
A picnic table and a bench so you can sit and chill out and take in the amazing views.
So much dog adventure equipment to keep dogs entertained.
Stunning views of Exmoor National Park, we're 1000 feet up.
We check our field daily to make sure that it's still 100% secure, no holes, no damage etc.
Fun at the Dog park
Of course it's not just about walking at our dog field. We have equipment to make your dogs visit more interesting.
Straw/hay bales for dogs to jump over.
Hide and seek, you hide behind the pallets and your dog has to find you, great for recall training or strengthening a bon with your dog.
Rubber tyres for dogs to sniff around or go through.
Agility weave poles and 2x adjustable jumps.
Dog Tunnel
'A' frame for dogs to climb up and a balance beam.
Dog walk specially made to enhance your dogs experience.
Our fun dog climbing Fort has two tunnels, a ramp and some steps for your dog to navigate, this is a real dog favourite.
All our equipment is specially designed for your dogs safety, not to high off the ground for dogs with little experience.
It won't stop there, as we think of more we'll add it.
Dogs just Love the North Devon Secure Dog Walking field. Take a look at our fun adventure equipment
How to find us
Our field is conveniently located in North Devon, being just 20 minutes from Barnstaple, South Molton, Combe Martin and 25 minutes from Ilfracombe and Lynton and Lynmouth.
Please make sure you follow our directions below or find our location on google maps or You can use what3words.com to find us, our location is: changing.condensed.scarves .
IMPORTANT! If coming from the A399 heading East, proceed past Kipscombe and carry on to the top of the hill, we are immediately on the right, opposite North Kipscombe. If traveling towards the west from Challacombe we’re on the left. The postcode is our neighbours address, please do not follow it to the end, it will take you to the wrong place. Look out for the dog park sign at our entrance.
Our entrance has a small sign saying 'secure dog field' and Apple Orchard Barn.
Here is our address: Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, EX31 4TN (only use postcode as guide) (Tel 07421 826906)
