Forest of Dean dog walking field
A4136, Drybrook, South West, GL17 9DA
“Secure area for private use”
About Forest of Dean dog walking field
Why visit Forest of Dean dog walking field?
Forest of Dean dog walking field offers 3 acres of private space exclusively for your dog's session, making it especially suited to nervous, reactive or rescue dogs. On-site parking, water and good maintenance mean practical comfort, and hiring from around £12 per hour provides straightforward value.
Security & fencing
From the field’s own information
- “It's fenced mostly to 6 feet or more, with a lower area of fencing around 5 foot with a thick hawthorn hedge.”
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Hire prices
Published prices from £12 per hour| Option | Applies to | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly private hire | maximum 10 dogs | £12 |
Prices are published by Forest of Dean dog walking field and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Facilities
- water
- dog toys
- poo bins
- tarmac parking
Frequently Asked Questions About Forest of Dean dog walking field
Forest of Dean dog walking field covers three acres of former quarry land near Drybrook, providing plenty of room for dogs to roam and explore off-lead. The terrain is deliberately varied, you'll find open meadow alongside uneven ground with both sloping and flat sections, which many owners find brilliant for building confidence in nervous or reactive dogs. The different surfaces and elevations give dogs natural stimulation and encourage active exploration during their private session.
Yes, Forest of Dean dog walking field operates on a solo-hire basis, meaning each booking is entirely private with no other dogs or people on site. You can bring up to ten dogs per session, which makes it ideal for professional dog walkers or families with multiple dogs. The courteous time-slot system ensures no overlap between bookings, giving you and your dogs complete privacy throughout your hire.
The field provides practical on-site amenities including tarmac parking directly at the entrance, fresh water for the dogs, poo bins, and a selection of dog toys to use during your session. The well-maintained facilities reflect the field's heritage as a quarry site that's been thoughtfully converted for dog exercise, and owners tell us the easy parking and immediate field access make drop-off straightforward, especially helpful when managing reactive or anxious dogs.
The field is fenced to six feet or higher around the perimeter, with lower sections reinforced by a thick hawthorn hedge. This verified fencing height provides secure containment for most dogs, including those prone to escape or with high prey drive. The former quarry setting means the layout is naturally contained, and the combination of tall fencing and natural hedging creates a reliably enclosed environment for off-lead exercise in the Forest of Dean.
Hire at Forest of Dean dog walking field starts from around £12 per hour, please confirm current rates and availability when booking. Sessions are bookable in advance, and the field's location near Drybrook makes it a convenient option for owners across the Forest of Dean and South West who need private, secure space for training, recall work, or simply giving reactive or nervous dogs a safe environment to run freely.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 7885576225
- Address
- A4136, Drybrook, South West, GL17 9DA
Field Details
- Size
- 3 acres
- Max dogs
- maximum 10 dogs
- Surface
- former quarry with open meadow, uneven ground with sloping and flat areas
- Hire type
- Solo / private hire
