With 8-foot-high secure fencing around the entire boundary of our 2.7 acre railway paddock, this is the ideal place to practice re-call with your dog. Named the railway paddock as there is a railway embankment high on one side of this field. With the odd train and thick hedgerows and brambles on the steep embankment, it is lovely private field set at the back of the Equestrian Centre. To access the railway paddock, dogs will need to walk through the stable yard on leads from the secure car park. For very reactive, nervous dogs, we can accommodate owners driving up to the paddock but only with prior arrangement. We have added a variety of obstacles such as tunnels and tyres to make it a fun experience for your dog! There are poo bags and a bin for you to dispose of them by the gate, we do ask that you check before leaving the paddock that you have completely cleared up after your dog. These 30-minute slots are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 2pm and 7.45pm and Saturdays and Sundays 8.30am – 2pm. We also add on a 15-minute buffer between each session to make sure there are no unwanted interactions for those particularly nervous or reactive dogs. No more than 4 dogs in the railway paddock at any time please.

Bookings in advance. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to Swallowfield Equestrian.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

30 MINUTE RAILWAY PADDOCK £6.50 PLUS £1.50 BOOKING FEE

If your dog, or any dogs in your household are unwell you must cancel your slot and re-book for no sooner than 48hours later.
Please inform us if you give your appointment to somebody else as we will need a contact number – If you decide to cut your appointment short, or do not turn up without informing us, you will still be charged for the full session booked – If cancellations are made less than 24 hours before your booked slot, regrettably there will be no refund.

WinIn making a booking you agree that:
Dogs must be accompanied by their owner at all times – Dogs must be healthy – Inoculations must be up to date – Dogs must be wormed regularly – You must contact us before bringing a bitch that is on heat please as it can be very unsettling for dogs using the fields afterwards.
You must please pick up poo after your dog.
Bins are provided in the Hay Field, Railway Paddock and back near the clubhouse where you set off on your walk.
Please arrive no earlier than 10 mins before your booking and after your walk, please help yourself to a tea or coffee, wash off your wellies and dog if needed.
You will be given the exit code for the keypad when you arrive.
When using the toilets on the Equestrian Centre please leave dogs in the car
You are responsible for your own (and your dog’s) safety and agree to use the field at your own risk.
If your dog, or any dogs in your household are unwell you must cancel your slot and re-book for no sooner than 48hours later.
You may use the space for personal, or recreational use only – Dogs must be kept on a lead whilst walking to the paddock through the Equestrian Centre and in the car park
If your dog is very reactive, we can accommodate parking directly in front of the field. This can only be done with prior arrangement, please email dogwalks@swallowfieldec.co.uk
NO SMOKING on site please.
Please take ALL rubbish away with you, or put it in a bin, we have horses grazing in some of the fields and nothing must be dropped on the ground at any time.
If you arrive late, you must still leave on time, unless you have contacted us, and arranged to stay late.
We welcome families, but ask that children are closely supervised, as the fields contain ponds, rough ground, stinging nettles, brambles, tree trunks, piles of wood, and other hazards, such as wildflowers and other naturally occurring plants that could cause harm. We cannot accept any liability for humans or animals harmed by the natural environment.
Charges are per family/household, and their dogs.
We ask that one human is present to supervise every 4 dogs.
Please inform us if you give your appointment to somebody else as we will need a contact number – If you decide to cut your appointment short, or do not turn up without informing us, you will still be charged for the full session booked – If cancellations are made less than 24 hours before your booked slot, regrettably there will be no refund.
This agreement does not create any rights over the land and the hirer accepts that we maintain control, and possession of the fields at all times. Use of the Field shall be entirely at the hirer’s own risk. We accept no liability for the death of, or injury to, any person/dog or for damage to any property. Although the car park is through secure gates, please ensure all valuables are removed and your car is locked. We also accept no liability for any losses, claims, actions, damages, costs/expenses or other liability incurred by the hirer during the use of the field. By making your payment you have accepted all of the above terms and conditions.
For further information, or clarification please email us on dogwalks@swallowfieldec.co.uk or pm us on our designated Swallowfield Dog Walking Facebook page.

We hope you enjoy your walk and your feedback on your experience with us is most welcome.