Highland Hounds - Secure Dog Field, Elgin
Highland Hounds Woodland, Elgin, IV30 8XJ, Moray, Scotland, IV30 8XJ
About Highland Hounds - Secure Dog Field, Elgin
Why visit Highland Hounds - Secure Dog Field, Elgin?
Customers consistently praise Highland Hounds for providing a peaceful, well-maintained space where reactive, nervous, and rescue dogs can exercise off-lead without the pressures of public spaces. The straightforward booking process and friendly owner make each visit stress-free.
Security & fencing
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What Customers Say on Google
“Owner was friendly and welcoming, with the woodland well maintained and lovely to explore. Visitors report returning regularly.”
“Owners of reactive and rescue dogs report exercising their dogs off-lead here, including dogs with poor recall or difficulty around other animals.”
“Simple booking and payment process with straightforward access and helpful owner communication on arrival.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Hounds - Secure Dog Field, Elgin
Highland Hounds operates on a private hire basis, meaning your dog has exclusive use of the woodland area during your booked slot, no unexpected encounters with other dogs or people. Owners of reactive dogs we hear from particularly value this setup: one regular visitor whose dog cannot be off-lead in public due to reactivity reports successful sessions here, while another found it invaluable for helping a stressed rescue decompress and settle into family life. The woodland setting provides natural distractions like birdsong and wildlife, creating a calming environment for nervous dogs.
Sessions at Highland Hounds are typically one hour, giving your dog plenty of time to explore the woodland at their own pace. During your hire, you have sole access to the space. Owners tell us the booking and payment process is straightforward, and you're met at the gate on arrival with a quick site tour before being left to enjoy your time in peace. There are picnic tables and a summer house on-site, plus memorial bird boxes that add a thoughtful touch to the woodland walk.
Highland Hounds is a natural mixed woodland setting with irregular paths, good walking shoes are recommended. Owners describe it as a lovely large area where dogs can bound through trees, bushes and open grass. The terrain is natural rather than manicured, which many dogs find stimulating. Wild raspberries grow on-site, a bonus during the warmer months. There's no drinking water available, so bring supplies for both yourself and your dog, and note there are no toilet facilities on-site.
Parking is provided on-site, off the road and out of the way, which owners find convenient for drop-off with excited dogs. When you arrive for your booked slot, you're met at the gate and given a quick tour of the field before being left to enjoy your hour in private. Owners tell us the whole process feels smooth and welcoming, with the owner described as friendly and helpful throughout.
Yes, several families bring multiple dogs, including rescue groups of three or more, and the woodland space accommodates them comfortably. Children are also welcome: one family with three kids enjoyed picking wild raspberries during their visit, and a heavily pregnant owner found the woodland peaceful and relaxing to walk around. The private nature of each booking means you control the environment, making it ideal for families wanting off-lead time without the stress of managing dogs around strangers.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 7515814582
- Address
- Highland Hounds Woodland, Elgin, IV30 8XJ, Moray, Scotland, IV30 8XJ
