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Category: Dog Fields

  • Secure Dog Training & Exercise Field at Hesketh Bank available.

    It’s been a while since our paddock has been available but it will become available to licence from 14th Jan 2026. More details are available here

  • Nature Notes October 25

    4th – The hare that seems to not really mind sharing the space with the dogs was caught short on the bottom path. Rather than run, it chose to swim across the pond which was a first for me to witness. Not particularly graceful but faster than you would expect. Sorry, no photo or video…

  • Dog Field Availability

    Update: Now taken Available from 3rd November 2024 – A one acre grass paddock at Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank. Fully fenced and perfect for sole use dog training and exercise. Grass mowing and hedge cutting is included in price of £100 per calendar month. Suitable for a private individual or professional dog walker / dog…

  • Rain Continues

    It’s still very wet out there but the farm walk is open. The ponds are full of wildlife with ducklings and moorhen chicks all over the place. You might catch a glimpse of the Barn Owl, Heron or Kestrel but our resident Buzzard is likely to be about keeping an eye on you. Bring a…

  • Training Field Open

    The farm walk at Hesketh Bank is still a bit too wet to reopen but it should dry quickly if it ever stops raining. Watch this space. BUT – if a big grass paddock is what you need, the ‘dog training field’ on Becconsall Lane has been mowed and is available to book for sole…

  • First Mow Of The Year

    After 8 months of endless rain we took advantage of the recent dry spell and risked getting the mower out. There weren’t that many places fit to mow but the paddock managed to get its first cut of the year so is declared open for the season (unless it gets another prolonged downpour). Ideal for…

  • Doggie Birthday Party

    Doggie Birthday Party

    The sun shone brightly on our first doggie birthday party held to celebrate the 1st birthday of Millie’s offspring. With only one sibling missing (who now lives in Ireland) it was a very good show. Molly the springer acted as pool attendant for all the cockers. Sue’s banana and mash doggie cup cakes finished the…

  • Dog Fields Path Mowing

    Dog Fields Path Mowing

    It’s that time of year when all the paths around the dog walking fields need a good mow. They always look smart when they are done but it won’t take long before they need doing again. The dogs love the long grass and all the smells it holds…. spot the pheasant in the photo!

  • Preparing another ‘sole use’ dog field

    Preparing another ‘sole use’ dog field

    The bee hives have been moved so it was out with the loppers and secateurs this morning, clearing overhanging brambles and branches to create new paths through the trees. It’s a small field, fully fenced and stocked with a crop of short rotation coppice (mainly alder and sycamore) with some clearings all of which is…