Clay pigeon shooting guarantees fun and thrills whatever the location, but some locations seem tailor-made for taking on the clays. So with that in mind we’ve decided to share our five favourite clay shooting destinations.. and we were seriously spoilt for choice.
Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s stunning surroundings make it the perfect place to experience clay pigeon shooting, but there’s far more to the region’s shooting grounds than the views alone! With 11 shooting grounds spread across the county, clay shooters are seriously spoilt for choice, which makes choosing just one location to visit almost impossible. The huge variety of venues means there’s something for everybody too, so whether you’re looking for a swanky shooting ground that boasts first class facilities, or a moorland sporting shoot that takes authenticity to new heights – Yorkshire’s got it all.
Shooting grounds in: Otley, Skipton, Knaresborough, Rufforth, York, Scarborough, Thirsk, Masham, Brandesburton, South Milford
Surrey
Surrey boasts some of the biggest and best shooting grounds in the UK, which makes it the perfect place to head for top-notch tuition, and first class facilities. In total you’ll find three fantastic venues in the area, and there’s a whole host of reasons to visit all three. The region’s stand out shooting grounds are all home to expert shooting instructors, and they offer a range of targets that are guaranteed to test shooters of all abilities. Certain Surrey shooting venues have even been used to host international tournaments, and endorsements don’t come much bigger than that.
Shooting Grounds in: Woking, Merstham, Redhill
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is famous for being the home of Sherwood Forest and the legend of Robin Hood, but it’s also home to some incredible shooting grounds that make visiting the area a must. One thing you’re guaranteed whichever venue you choose is incredible views, and with shooting grounds in and around Sherwood forest, there’s nowhere better to unleash your inner marksman. With professional shooting instructors and a huge variety of shooting stands to take aim from too, Nottinghamshire’s premier shooting grounds are perfect for shooters of all abilities.
Shooting Grounds in: Worksop, Newark, Haywood Oaks, Orston
Hampshire
If you’re heading for Hampshire you’ll find a whole host of spectacular shooting grounds just a stone’s throw away from the breathtaking South Downs National Park. But it’s not just the picture perfect surroundings that makes taking on the clays in Hampshire so special. With all three shooting grounds in the area boasting brilliant facilities, and tailor-made trap layouts that are designed to test even the most experienced shooters, there’s nowhere better to take on the challenge of smashing clays.
Shooting Grounds in Winchester, Stockbridge, Oakley
South Wales
South Wales is home to a whole host of exhilarating outdoor activities, but clay pigeon shooting is undoubtedly the most popular, and with so many sensational shooting grounds in the area it’s easy to see why.
Thanks to the stunning South Wales scenery each venue promises the perfect setting for shooting, and with a breathtaking backdrop to take on the clays, there’s nowhere better to fine tune your technique or experience clay pigeon shooting for the first time.
Shooting grounds in: Gower