A secure private dog field near Faringdon, Oxfordshire (SN7)
Should I build a secure, private dog field near Faringdon?
Picture one fenced acre that is yours alone for 50 minutes. No other dogs, no surprises, no scanning the horizon. Your dog comes off the lead the moment you arrive and just runs. It does not exist yet. Your vote decides if I build it.
- One acre, fully enclosed, booked by one household at a time
- 50 private minutes, then a 10 minute gap so no two dogs ever meet
- Around 10 miles of Faringdon, Longcot and the Vale of White Horse
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If I build this, will you come?
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What Faringdon Field would be
A quiet, fully fenced acre just outside Faringdon, in the SN7 postcode near Longcot. You would book a slot online, drive in through a locked gate, park right next to the field, and let your dog off the lead the second the car door opens. For your 50 minutes the whole acre belongs to you and your dog and nobody else. No other dog appears. No off lead stranger comes bounding over. Just space to run, sniff, fetch and breathe out. This page is not a booking. It is one question for local dog owners: if I build this, will you come?
- Fully enclosed acre, one household at a time, never shared
- Park beside the field so your dog is off lead the moment you arrive
- Built for the dogs and owners who cannot relax on a normal walk
How the 50 minute slot and 10 minute buffer would work
You book a 50 minute slot online and pay for it, the same way you would book anything else. When you arrive, the gate is locked behind you and the acre is yours. After your 50 minutes there is a deliberate 10 minute gap before the next booking. That buffer is the whole point. It means the field empties completely between visits, so you never cross paths with another dog in the car park, never feel rushed, and never have to manage a surprise meeting on the way in or out. I chose 50 minutes over a full hour on purpose, to protect that 10 minute gap and keep every booking truly private.
- 1Book and pay online
Pick an available 50 minute slot. It takes under a minute.
- 2Arrive to a locked, empty field
Drive in, gate locked behind you, the whole acre is yours. Off the lead at the car.
- 310 minute buffer, then the next dog
The field clears completely before anyone else arrives. No two dogs ever meet.
Who this field is for
Some dogs cannot cope with a normal walk, and some owners cannot relax on one either. This field is built first for them, then for everyone who just wants real off lead space without the gamble. If you spend every walk watching the horizon for loose dogs, this would be the one place you could both switch off.
Reactive or nervous dogs
Dogs who need to never meet another dog. The buffer guarantees it, right down to the car park.
Puppies from 8 weeks
A clean, private field to run and explore safely before full vaccination cover kicks in.
Recall training
The ideal middle step between a long line and the open world. Nothing to chase, nowhere to bolt.
Rescue and newly adopted
Space to decompress and learn to trust, with no surprises to set them back.
Sighthounds and sprinters
Room to run flat out with no prey to chase and no other dog in the way.
Recovering, in season or senior
A private acre for dogs who cannot or should not mix with others right now.
Multi dog households
Let the whole gang off at once, safely, with the field to yourselves.
Devoted owners
Anyone who just wants their dog to have a brilliant run with nothing to worry about.
What the acre would include
The money goes where it actually matters for a dog field: a fence you can trust, parking that does not turn to a bog in winter, and a few thoughtful extras. Acreage is not the thing that makes a field great. Security and drainage are.
One booking at a time
The whole acre is yours for your slot. Never shared, never double booked, one household only.
A 10 minute buffer
The field empties completely between bookings, so you never cross paths with another dog, even in the car park.
Fencing you can trust
Over 6 feet tall, fine mesh and dug in against diggers, so even an escape artist stays put.
Off lead at the car
Park inside the secure perimeter and your dog comes off the lead at the car, no risky walk first.
Double gated airlock
Two gates mean the field is sealed before your dog is loose, so there is no bolt for the gap.
Parking that survives winter
Firm, well drained hardstanding right by the field, so boggy entry never wrecks your visit.
Water and a paw wash
Fresh water for your dog and a hose to rinse muddy paws before the car.
Room to actually run
A full enclosed acre for a proper sprint, fetch and a long sniffy wander, not a token paddock.
Evening lighting
Lit slots after dark in winter, so commuters and shift workers get a safe off lead run.
Booking that just works
Book and pay online in under a minute with clear instructions, then turn up and enjoy it.
Where it would be, and who is within reach
The field would sit just outside Faringdon near Longcot, in the SN7 postcode, on the border where Oxfordshire meets Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. That puts a lot of dog owning villages and towns within a short, easy drive. Most are 5 to 20 minutes away on quiet roads.
- Lechladeabout 8 min
- Stanford in the Vale, Uffington8 to 12 min
- Highworthabout 10 min
- Shrivenham, Watchfieldabout 10 min
- Carterton, Bamptonabout 15 min
- Wantage, east Swindon15 to 20 min
- Royal Wootton Bassettabout 18 min
Also within reach: Longcot, Faringdon, Baulking, Buckland, Buscot, Coleshill, Great and Little Coxwell, Fernham, Bourton, Ashbury, Bishopstone, Filkins, Eastleach, Kelmscott, Clanfield, Brize Norton, Grove, Wanborough, Wroughton, Stratton St Margaret and Cricklade.
Cast your vote
This is the bit that matters. One tap tells me whether to build this. If you would use a private field like this, say so. If it depends on price or exactly where it lands, tell me that too. Every honest answer helps, including no.
If I build this, will you come?Questions dog owners ask
Straight answers to the things people want to know before they vote.
Is Faringdon Field open yet?
Not yet. Right now it is an idea, and this page is a vote. If enough local dog owners say they would use a secure private field near Faringdon, I will build it and email everyone who left an address with the opening date. There is no charge to vote and no spam.
Is the field safe for a reactive or nervous dog?
Yes, that is exactly who it is built for. You book the whole enclosed acre to yourself, and a deliberate 10 minute gap sits between every booking so the field is empty before you arrive and after you leave. Your dog will never meet another dog here, not even in the car park.
How long is a slot and how does the buffer work?
Each slot would be 50 private minutes, followed by a 10 minute gap before the next booking. The buffer exists so the field clears completely between visits and no two owners ever cross paths. I chose 50 minutes over a full hour on purpose to protect that gap.
Can my dog go off the lead?
Yes. The whole point is a fully enclosed acre where your dog can run off the lead safely. You park inside the secure perimeter, so your dog can be off the lead from the moment you arrive. Just check the gate is shut behind you, which the double gated entry makes easy.
How big is the field?
Around one acre. That is enough for a proper sprint, a real game of fetch and a long sniffy wander, while staying small enough to keep secure and well drained. For a dog field, a trustworthy fence and firm parking matter far more than raw acreage.
How secure is the fencing?
The plan is fencing over 6 feet tall with fine mesh so small dogs cannot squeeze through, dug in along the base against diggers, and a double gated airlock entry so the field is sealed before your dog is loose. Secure fencing is the foundation everything else is built on.
Can I bring a puppy?
Yes, from about 8 weeks. A clean, private, fully enclosed field is one of the safest places for a young puppy to run and explore before full vaccination protection has kicked in, because no unknown dogs ever come in. Many owners use a private field for exactly this reason.
Is it good for recall training?
Very. A secure acre is the ideal middle step between a long line and the open world. There is nothing to chase and nowhere to escape to, so you can practise recall with the lead off and real confidence. Bring treats and a long line if you want one.
Where exactly would the field be?
Just outside Faringdon near Longcot, in the SN7 postcode, on the border of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. That puts Lechlade, Highworth, Shrivenham, Watchfield, Stanford in the Vale, Uffington, Carterton, Wantage and the edge of Swindon all within a short drive.
How far is it from me?
Most local towns are 5 to 20 minutes away on quiet roads. Lechlade is about 8 minutes, Highworth and Shrivenham about 10, Carterton about 15, and Wantage or the eastern edge of Swindon about 15 to 20 minutes.
What about mud in winter?
I will be honest, any grass field can get muddy in winter, so bring wellies. The difference here is the plan for firm, well drained hardstanding parking right next to the field and a paw wash hose on the way out, because boggy entry is the thing that ruins most fields.
Will there be parking, and is it included?
Yes. Parking would be right beside the field, inside the secure perimeter behind a locked gate, and included in the slot at no extra cost. That means your dog can come off the lead at the car rather than on a walk from a public car park.
Could there be other dogs there at the same time?
No. Only one household is on the field at any time, and the 10 minute buffer between bookings means even arrivals and departures never overlap. You will never share the acre with a dog you do not know.
What would I need to bring?
Whatever makes the visit great for your dog. A favourite toy, treats, poo bags, a towel and water in summer. Waste bins and bags would be provided on site, and the field checked clean before every single booking.
How would I book and pay?
Online, in under a minute. You would pick an available 50 minute slot, pay for it, and turn up at your time with clear arrival instructions. There is nothing to book yet, this page is just to decide whether to build it.
If enough of us want it, I will build it
Faringdon Field is still just an idea on a screen. Whether it becomes a real, safe place for your dog to run is genuinely up to the people who would use it. If that is you, cast your vote and tell me what you would want from it. No charge today, no spam, and I will only email if there is real news.
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