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Clay Pigeon Shooting in Scotland

The Big Shoot has plenty of clay pigeon shooting ranges in Scotland, 20 to be precise, many offering traditional clay pigeon shooting as well as skeet options. Find your preferred Scottish clay pigeon shooting site below and click the link for more details.

Cumbernauld clay pigeon shooting ground offers beautiful scenery, expert tuition from national champions and some of the most thrilling clay target challenges anywhere in the country.

Midcalder clay target range is one of Scotland’s leading clay pigeon shooting facilities. With 4 of the finest skeet ranges in the country also offering ABT, DTL and compact sporting available.

Dalry clay pigeon shooting range is set in a breath taking 11,000-acre private estate in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway. Fully qualified A.P.S.I (CRB checked), professional and friendly instructors and over 30 years of experience ensures you will be in expert hands.

The Dunkeld clay pigeon shooting range boasts the highest shooting tower in the country and has more than 50 targets to choose from such as incoming duck from stand one walked-up pheasant on stand two etc.. Located beneath the mountains amidst stunning Scottish scenery.

Our West Linton clay pigeon shooting venue a friendly clay shooting club located on the southern slopes of the Pentland Hills. Suitable for all levels of shooter to hone your skills or try something new. Included are the gun, cartridges and clay targets, eye and ear protection, training from a qualified instructor and full public insurance cover. The minimum age to take part in any of our clay pigeon shooting packages is 16 years old.

Auchterhouse is home to one of Scotland’s premier clay pigeon shooting grounds and was voted Scotland’s Favourite Shooting Ground 2018 and voted second in the UK by Clay Pigeon Shooting Magazine readers.

Newtonmore clay pigeon shooting is where you can partake in this most traditional of country pursuits with the backdrop of Creag Megaidh towering in the distance. Pit your skill against yourself and friends as you are given expert instruction using a variety of targets. We have guns to suit most age groups from 8 years and above and a variety of targets to challenge all abilities.

Dumfries clay shooting range boasts pretty much every layout going including the biggest shooting tower in Scotland, standing at an extraordinary 140ft high. Time to aim high for your next clay pigeon shooting experience.

The Kirkcaldy clay shooting ground offers a fantastic sporting layout over 15 different stands, including both an Olympic and English Skeet layouts. Expert tuition and all equipment is provided.

The clay target range at Selkirk has four of the finest skeet ranges in the country. The clay pigeon shooting range is of competition standard and the largest in Scotland. The exceptional facilities and industry-leading clay pigeon shooting lessons will ensure that all your goals are met and that you have a hugely enjoyable time. All lessons include professional instruction, gun hire, hearing protection, public liability insurance, clays and cartridges.

At the Blairmore Dunoon clay target range you have a wide variety of flight patterns to test your shooting skills. Set right in the heart of 2000 acres of beautiful Scottish scenery that adds to the experience. Book your clay pigeon shooting experience here for anyone from individuals to groups such as stag parties and corporate events.

The Altass clay shooting centre is a family run business located in the centre of the Scottish Highlands, Specialising in all things shooting from firearms training courses, clay target shooting experiences and tutoring. The on-site facilities range from full Sporting Clay, DTL & FITASC layouts.

Portree, Ilse of Skye clay shooting ground provides a perfect introduction to Clay Target Shooting. With your personal coach and a comfortable, cosy shooting shelter. The shoot can cater for the complete novice, with a range of gun calibres and target choice, to more experienced shots. The clay shooting is suitable for all weathers as you do not even need to step outside.

Kelso clay pigeon shooting ground is nestled in the grounds of one of Scotland’s finest country house hotels. It occupies a peaceful location set within 500 acres of wooded parkland, beside the River Teviot and close to the market town of Kelso. The Shooting School is a perfect teaching ground from absolute beginners to the most accomplished shots, we can present a comprehensive range of targets to suit each individual’s requirements.

Dunfirmline’s clay shooting venue offer a real challenge with clays being fired at different angles and directions. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Craigluscar Hill and its community woodland, this is a clay pigeon shooting venue that would be a shame to miss.

Stirling clay pigeon shooting ground is purpose built and run by international shooting expert Don O’Driscoll. Catering for beginners and experienced shooters. The clay pigeon shooting packages are varied and offer expert tuition along with all the equipment you’ll need.

Aberfeldy clay pigeon shooting range is located in a dramatic setting along the most beautiful glen in Scotland with an extensive clay target layout. Packages are tailored for capabilities and age.

This purpose built shooting school outside Dundee is run under the tutelage of Drew Christie, Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist. You can expect expert tuition and a top clay shooting experience whether you are an individual or part of a group.

Edinburgh clay shooting grounds are located in our private woods adjacent to a castle. Interesting targets include Pigeon Pair, Whistling Woodcock, Running Rabbit, High Pheasant, Towering Teal and Exocet. Tuition by Scottish clay shooting champion. Don’t miss this one.

Perth, Perthshire A 2,000-acre location that has plenty of wide, rolling hills and beautiful woodland views surrounding the clay pigeon shooting range far as the eye can see, so as well as providing excellent clay shooting, you’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery too.

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By CJ

Where to go Clay Pigeon Shooting in the North of England

NORTH OF ENGLAND

The north of England is served by no less than 27 clay pigeon shooting ranges, so you have a lot of choice if you live in or are visiting the north of England.

In the heart of County Durham, and surrounded by amazing scenery, you’ll find the North East’s Ferryhill clay shooting venue where you’ll be in the safe hands of professional clay shooting coaches who guarantee to have you smashing clays even if this is your first time. A huge variety of targets offer something for every skill level.

If you go clay pigeon shooting in Thirsk you will be tapping into over forty years of experience and that shows when you take part in the variety of clay target packages available. Catering for shooters as young as 10years old with no upper age limit, this shooting ground also welcomes stag and hen parties together with corporate groups.
Billingham Clay Pigeon Shooting Center provides the highest quality shooting experience which is affordable and accessible for any age, gender or ability from complete novice through to experienced shots within the Tees Valley area. Clay target activity provides people with the opportunity to participate in an Olympic sport that increase self confidence as well as learning new skills, socialise and make new friends.

Witton Gilbert clay shooting venue is in a beautiful country setting where you’ll receive expert tuition for novices and advanced shooters alike. It is a day in the country that you’ll remember for a long time. All our clay targets are interesting, challenging, achievable, realistic and exciting. Novices to Olympic standard shooters – something for every level and a warm welcome to all.

Whether you’re a total beginner or a competent shooter our Hexham Clay Pigeon experience is exciting for everyone that comes along. Offering one on one tuition followed by the safety briefing and how to correctly hold, aim and fire the shot gun in a safe, competent manner. Suitable for ages 12 years and over the launches give high and low birds travelling towards and away giving you plenty of choice and challenges throughout your session.
Located in picturesque Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, just 4 miles from Harrogate and 5 miles from the A1, this is a well-established and dedicated clay pigeon shooting ground. As well as offering excellent facilities for established shooters, we also offer shooting lessons for those new to the sport. Our instructors have many years of experience and can get you breaking clays after a short period of instruction.

Located in the beautiful Vale of York, our Rufforth clay shooting venue is a well-established shooting range with an excellent reputation. With professional, expert tuition and packages to suit anyone from the age of 14years. An all-year-round venue with all-weather covers, Rufforth clay pigeon shooting venue has state of the art equipment to make your clay shooting experience as exciting and achievable as possible.

The clay pigeon shooting club located in Otley, Nr. Leeds was established over 40 years ago and provides a clay shooting venue that overlooks some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery. Facilities are for English Sporting clay shooting and whether you are an experienced shot or just a curious beginner you will feel at home at this friendly well-equipped ground. Qualified coaches for individuals, private parties, team building days, stag parties’ fun days and corporate events are all catered for.

Warrington clay pigeon shooting club has covered acoustic shelters to protect you from all weathers whilst enjoying this popular leisure sport. We have sporting layouts and simulated game launches to make your clay pigeon shooting experience as exciting as possible. The ground is fully DDA compliant and caters for all abilities. Gravel pathways means that you don’t have to worry about the wellies. We also a 100ft tower to test everybody on those tricky high birds.

Our Eccles shooting grounds are located in the picturesque settings of Botany Bay Woods and cover 400 acres. We have a wide variety of stands catering for beginners to expert shooters. We also have various high towers ranging up to 105ft, which allow us to launch our clays much higher in the sky for a more challenging shoot. We pride ourselves on using the latest equipment and have fully automatic traps. From age 10years.

At our Chester clay shooting ground all of our instructors are experienced at teaching beginners and with their one-on-one coaching, encouragement and expertise, even the most nervous first timer will be breaking clays by the end of the session. Each participant gets to shoot a variety of clay targets coming at a variety of different angles and speeds. For group events, such as stag parties, hen dos and corporate groups, a bit of practice is followed by a friendly competition where teams can earn themselves points and individuals can compete for the days ‘Top Shot Award’.

Blackpool, is better known for its seaside attractions can also boast an excellent clay pigeon shooting venue and has been serving the clay pigeon shooting community since 2000. Popular for corporate days out, stag and hen events, birthdays & regular shooters. Whether you’re a beginner or pro, our team of friendly staff are here to help ensure that you have an enjoyable & memorable day. Blackpool clay shooting for the win.

Skipton clay shooting venue is a CPSA Premier Plus ranked ground making it one of the best in the UK. Lesson’s are tailored to the ability of every individual with a dedicated instructor ensuring you have a sound grounding in both the working of a gun and shooting skills. Whether you would like to join us for an individual lesson or with friends and family, a warm welcome is guaranteed. Surrounded by miles of glorious North Yorkshire countryside, this shooting range offers an experience which is second to none.

Colne has one of the best English Sporting clay shooting facilities in the North of England with 50 fully automatic traps, which are spread over a scenic 70 acre layout including lakes, flight ponds, moor-land, forest and rhododendron cover, which house 34 sporting stands. All the paths are laid to gravel meaning the lightest of footwear may be worn on the wettest of days! Stands include-hides, lowered platforms & raised platforms & 9 towers ranging from 12ft-80ft provide quality targets.

Located in Kendal, this clay shooting venue can offer two simple disciplines of down the line shooting and a slow incoming clay. Then depending on your confidence we can then move onto a springing teal or settling duck simulation. Each shooter will have 1 on 1 tuition with our experienced instructors explaining all you need to know on gun-handling safety and eye domination A clay shooting experience against a beautiful back drop of Cumbrian Mountains and fell side makes it a very special experience.

Our Crewe clay shooting school offers English Sporting, Down The Line/DTL and Sport-trap to all shooters. With a variety of targets we cater for all abilities. All our stands/ranges are undercover to ensure that the bad weather will not ruin your day. We welcome small groups, individuals and those celebrating special occasions like a stag weekend or hen do activity. Catering for those as young as 10years in a beautiful country setting

At our Dinnington clay shooting range, we offer a range of different shooting disciplines so we can accommodate shooting in groups or as a solo shooter with the use of voice activation or time delayed release depending on the discipline. So be it shooting with friends or some quiet practice on your own we will look after you. This is only ground in the area to offer Olympic Trap shooting using the first Olympic Trap layout that Promatic installed in the UK. Our sporting consists of 5 shooting stands and 8 different targets that vary in angle, speed and difficulty. We also have two game simulation stands available. Inexperienced or experienced shooters welcome from age 12 years.

Our Brandesburton Shooting Ground provides the largest clay shooting range in the north of England, equipped with 100 of the latest clay pigeon traps and release equipment. You can choose from 20 layouts, with 100 automatic traps means no matter if you’re novice or expert you can find something to test and hone your skill. No previous experience is necessary. Our lessons include everything you will need to have a go. To make your experience even more exciting we have a 75 foot High Tower, 100 ft cherry picker, driven grouse practice and team flush layouts, 3 skeet Layouts, down the line ball trap layouts and 16 sporting Layouts.

Our Scarborough clay shooting venue is set in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. Opened in July 1989, the 55 acre ground offers facilities for shooters of all standards. Located within easy distance of Scarborough, it’s ideally situated for easy access from the east coast. The natural contours of the land lend itself superbly to the sporting gun and our visitors can take full advantage of this excellent shooting environment. Catering for individuals and groups the youngest age is 12years and there is not upper age limit.

Our Felton clay shooting range is a family run business which has been established since 1980. We are one of a handful of Clay Shooting Grounds to be awarded Premier Plus status by the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) the sport’s governing body. Hosts to many major shooting competition such as The World DTL Championship, European Championship, British & English Championships. All the members of our team are keen shooters who have years of knowledge in the shooting World so you can expect a very special clay pigeon shooting experience when choose the Felton clay shooting venue.

Taking on a 25 clay shoot at our Gateshead clay pigeon shooting range is the perfect way to experience clay pigeon shooting for the first time and push your shooting skills to the next level. You will begin with a full safety briefing with one of our expert instructors, who will then teach you the basic shooting techniques including gun familiarisation, master eye check and stance. Now it’s time to put into practice all that you have learned. The ideal package for some healthy competitive fun!

Whether you’re a seasoned shooter looking to test your skills, or want to try your hand (and aim) for the very first time, our team of expert instructors are here to give you the best clay pigeon shooting experience. Our Matfen clay pigeon shooting range is perfect if you want to try something out-of-the-ordinary on your next stag party or hen weekend – or want an adventurous day out with friends or family. Lower age limit is 14 years and no upper age limit.

Hitting a moving target is the ultimate challenge in any shooting sport and at our Oakmere laser clay pigeon shooting venue we give you a modified shotgun that fires laser light and not a traditional shotgun, but it will still blast the clays out of the sky. Take it is turns to shoot down the flying clay pigeon while the computer keeps record of your score. This activity requires split second decision making, the clays move fast and you only have two shots per round, use them wisely.

Laser Clay Shooting is very much like a traditional clay pigeon shoot, but with laser beams. Its 50% Lord of the Manor and 50% Star Wars but 100% fun! Clays are fired into the air and your job is to hit them to score points. Fantastic for large groups and can be used in a team format. At our Peckforton laser clay venue you’ll find you are a crack shot before you know it. Minimum age is 12 years.

Get in touch with the great outdoors at our Beverley clay pigeon shooting venue located deep within the picturesque landscapes of the East Yorkshire countryside, but an easy drive from Hull. No previous experience is required and you’ll be supplied with everything that you need to take part in your clay pigeon shooting experience. Covered Layouts / Stands so no matter what the weather the shooting goes ahead and you stay dry. Toilets and car parking spaces are available for visitors on-site.

Clay Pigeon Shooting in the Lake District at our Penrith clay pigeon shooting site is a great experience for everyone, from beginners to competent shots and for any occasions. For those that have never tried clay shooting, our SCTA/CPSA qualified instructors will introduce you to gun handling skills, the concept of shooting and hitting clays. For the more experienced shots, we will look to create an exciting simulated game drive sending plenty of targets over testing your ability. Guns, cartridges, safety equipment, insurance and tuition, (for those that need it) all provided.

By CJ

Celebrate Christmas with Clay Pigeon Shooting Vouchers

The chaos of Christmas shopping seems to start earlier every year, and the high street has turned into a shopping frenzy! . Thankfully, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to find the perfect present though. So, sit back, relax and let us explain why a gift voucher from The Big Shoot is guaranteed to be a hit!

100% bespoke

Like the best British shotguns our gift vouchers are brilliantly bespoke. You choose the amount (from £25), the message and the gift wrap – making every voucher completely unique. So make the most of your chance to unleash your creative streak and personalise your present with the perfect Christmas message.

Unbeatable choice of venues

We’re proud to boast the biggest selection of clay pigeon shooting venues in the country, which guarantees the lucky voucher recipient an unbeatable choice of spectacular shooting grounds. With over 165 venues to choose from across the UK & Ireland, you’re seriously spoilt for choice!

Unique Packages & Experiences

Our gift vouchers can be used towards any experience listed on our website. So whether you’re looking to treat an experienced shot to a 50 clay shoot, or a first time shooter to an introductory clay shooting experience, our vouchers can be used as either full or part payment towards any package. They can even be used towards our incredible Shoot & Stay, Shoot & Quad and Shoot & Fly experiences.

Perfectly presented

Whether you choose an eVoucher, or a gift wallet, you can rest assured that your voucher will arrive perfectly presented. Our stylish gift wallets are ideal for slipping into cards and stockings.

Available at any time.. even Christmas Day!

If you’ve left things a little last minute, or just plain forgotten somebody, your secrets safe with us. By choosing an eVoucher you’ll receive your Big Shoot voucher instantly, and nobody will be any the wiser. Your voucher will be sent straight to your inbox, meaning all you need to do is print it out and take the credit for an awesome present. The perfect crime!

So why not take the stress out of Christmas shopping and treat somebody special to the ultimate gift, just like these people did..

“A fantastic experience that was better than a pair of socks and a jumper for Christmas.”

Melanie Russell, Clay Pigeon Shooting Haslemere South

“Superb experience, this was bought for us as a gift and we really did enjoy it.”

Sonia Goddard, Clay Pigeon Shooting Edingale

“Myself, my father -in-law and my brother-in-law were all given vouchers to go on a shoot as a Christmas Present. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”

Joe Barber-Bacon, Clay Pigeon Shooting Findon

“Came with my partner as I have a voucher for Christmas, had a great day!”

Hannah Skevington, Clay Pigeon Shooting Haywood Oaks

“My Christmas present was a real treat.”

Jeanette Tarr, Clay Pigeon Shooting Bean, Dartford

Clay Pigeon Shooting venues in Wales to visit

With 12 clay shooting ranges in Wales, we know that you’ll find a clay pigeon experience that is just right for you. The big bonus of clay pigeon shooting in Wales is that the scenery is as much part of the experience as the actual clay shooting experience.

Our Deeside clay pigeon shooting venue is a family owned and run business on the edge of the stunning Cairngorm National Park and specialise in giving everyone a warm friendly farming folk welcome. Experienced and novice shooters are all welcome to take advantage of the excellent choice of shooting traps. Your expert instructor will assess your ability and endeavour help all shooters to hit as many clays as possible. We can make all of our stands more challenging depending on skills and are proud to have given instruction to some of the best shots in the country.

Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan clay pigeon shooting venue is renowned for its family friendly approach and expertise in the sport of clay pigeon shooting. Your clay target shooting experience will include everything you need to have a cracking good day with a variety of targets and a competition thrown in towards the end of your session if you are part of a group.

Pontypridd’s clay pigeon shooting range is located in the beautiful Taff Valley only seven miles out of Cardiff. Here you’ll find a clay pigeon shooting venue with highly motivated shooting instructors and beautiful scenery surrounding you as you enjoy your day out in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Traditional and laser clays shooting is offered at this venue, so something for every age group.

Seven Sisters clay pigeon shooting operators offer a number of different clay pigeon methods and games such as Skeet and down the line. The speciality is down the line with clays being fired away from the shooters thus offering a great challenge for the more experienced shooters. Located on open farm land high above the Dulais Valley in Wales.

The Newport, Cardiff clay shooting ground was established in the late 1980s by a gunsmith who wanted his customers to have the opportunity to test his guns before purchasing them. A woodland site that then proved popular for recreational clay pigeon shooting groups that wished to host local competitions between Cardiff, Bristol and Bath Universities’ clay shooting clubs and the South West clay shooting league. Now open to anyone to experience clay pigeon shooting. You can expect an exceptional experience and expert instruction.

Our Cardigan clay pigeon shooting ground provides opportunities to take part in clay pigeon shooting at one of the UK’s premier open range target shooting training companies. Catering for anyone above the age of 12 years, you will receive full tuition and guidance and everything you’ll need to have a great clay shooting experience. Just watch those clays fly and then get smashed to smithereens by your crack shots. Magic!

Located in the heart of Gower overlooking Whiteford Bay, this 11 acre clay shooting venue offers simulated games like high pheasants, fast flying birds, and running rabbits. A busy clay shooting range where all abilities are welcome by CPSA trained instructors for a day out clay pigeon shooting like no other.

Brecon, Powys clays is friendly and professionally run clay pigeon shooting ground offering first class tuition. A fully automatic practice layout that can cater for shooters across all levels of ability. Located in an ancient woodland, overlooking the stunning Brecon Beacon range.

Pontypridd laser clay shooting offers the opportunity to enjoy traditional clay pigeon shooting, but with an electronic version of the shotgun. Players use modified shotguns to fire laser beams at clays flying through the air launched from an electronic clay launcher. Everyone welcome from the age of 10 years.

Kentchurch clay pigeon shooting takes place under cover in an all weather shooting area, in a woodland setting on the Welsh border. A variety of different clays are launched from automatic traps, each simulating the flight pattern of a different bird e.g. Teal, Pheasant, Woodcock etc.

Pwllheli, Gwynedd clay shooting venue is in a most beautiful location an exclusive place to shoot clay targets in the UK. Whatever your experience, from complete beginner, to the most seasoned clay or live quarry shot you can learn the art of shooting moving targets, improve upon existing skills with a private lesson. Every client, individual or part of a group, is accompanied by an attendant who will tailor your time here, specifically, economically and with complete professionalism.

Laser clays is an electronic version of traditional clay pigeon shooting that uses modified guns firing lasers instead of cartridges. Located just outside of Ewyas Harold on the Welsh border, you can enjoy great views of the Herefordshire countryside, the Golden Valley and the Black Mountains.

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Ireland

Ireland offers some cracking clay shooting ranges set in stunning countryside, so you get a two-in-one experience. Clay pigeon shooting experiences to suit everyone from the age of 12years.

1. Craigavon, Co. Armagh can offer clay pigeon shooting a variety of clay shooting layouts to satisfy everyone from the most discerning clay pigeon shooter to the absolute beginner. Located in over fifty acres of mature land, in beautiful Welsh countryside.

2. Ballygawley clay pigeon shooting offers a setting in beautiful forest & countryside for your clay shooting experience. Latest shotguns, expert guidance, and a range of targets that are designed to test even the most experienced shooters, will make this a memorable experience.

3. At Balbriggan shooting grounds, we offer a wide range of lessons for all levels of skill. Whether you have never held a gun before or want to develop your skills further, we have the knowledge and experience to help you. All staff members hold professional qualifications awarded by the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA).

4. The Inniskeen clay shooting range is located between counties Monaghan, Louth & Armagh in beautiful countryside. Catering for beginners and experienced shooters alike with experienced guidance, you will leave having felt the immense satisfaction of smashing a flying clay right out of the air.

5. With over 20 years’ experience, our Clane clay shooting venue provides top-quality clay pigeon shooting on a state-of-the-art shooting range. Laid out over five different traps and with expert tuition, the Clane shooting range is ideally suited for first-time and experienced shooters alike.

6. The Mullingar shooting centre was established in 1975 and is now one of the leading facilities in the country. Offering professional and individual guidance to both individuals and groups who can try their hand at a wide variety of targets. Both novices and experienced shooters are welcome at a shooting range that can boast that they are the training ground for the Irish High Performance Olympic Shooting Squad.

7. Bonnettsrath clay pigeon shooting was established since 1992. We offer one of Ireland’s finest shooting ranges with our purposely built shooting facilities to our automated equipment. We are ideally suited for first timers and the more eagle eye shooters. Our experienced instructors who always have your safety first as their priority as well as making sure you have a day to remember. All equipment is provided which includes shotguns, ammunition, clays, eyes and ear protection. We cater for all types of groups and sizes.

8. Co.Meath clay pigeon shooting is a clay pigeon shooting ground just outside the town of Ballivor in Leinster. A range of shotguns are available to suit any size, strength and ability of the shooter, including a selection for children to use. Established in 2011, the family-run clay shooting ground draws on the previous competition shooting experience of both Pat Kelly and his nephew Paul. The venue provides different targets to suit everyone from novice to international level. Sporting and down the line layouts are available, with plans to add two automatic ball trap layouts.

By CJ

Clay Pigeon Shooting in the Midlands

The following gives you a brief outline of the different venues. When you find the right clay pigeon shooting venue, click on the link to see the full details.

Set in seven acres of picturesque English woodland our Newton Regis clay pigeon shooting venue features an English Sporting layout and a Skeet range. We operate in accordance with the CPSA guidelines and provide the highest standards of safety from all who attend. The English sporting course is set over 10 stands with the option to shoot either 70 or 100 targets with the layouts that are designed in advance to ensure that the right balanced is achieved as the targets are changed every week. All this has gained us the reputation of delivering the safest and friendliest shooting experiences available.

Established in the 1960s, our Haywood Oaks clay shooting venue offers numerous clay shooting layouts featuring different disciplines so we can cater for complete beginners or expert shots. CPSA qualified shooting instructors with numerous accolades including England Caps, UK Championship Titles, Regional Titles and County Titles. Set in the heart of North Nottinghamshire on the edge of Sherwood Forest (Robin Hood Country) and surrounded by gentle rolling hills, farmland. Minimum age is 10 years.

Set in 100 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Lea Marston Clay Shooting Club has been running shooting and training sessions for over 45 years and our mission is to make shooting available for all of those who wish to participate wherever physically possible be they able-bodied or disabled. We provide all safety equipment, competition grade ammunition, guns and targets ranging from easy to traditional sporting disciplines to suit both newcomers and competent shooters, suiting all levels of ability.

Essington clay shooting range is one of very few shooting grounds which are open 7 days a week for practice. (Apart from Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Christmas Day due to planning restrictions) We are a family run country sports business established since1984 offering clay pigeon shooting that consists of a mix of skeet, sporting and a DTL layout suitable for both novice and advanced user with tuition available if required.

Our Frodsham clay shooting venue is a gem of a venue. It is set in over 200 acres of stunning countryside and close to Chester, Liverpool and Manchester. Our superb venue and facilities offer great days out for individuals, groups and corporate parties looking for a perfect clay shooting experience. Central to all activities is a beautiful Scandinavian shooting lodge which offers sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. Clay shooting instruction takes place individually or in small groups guided by one of our friendly and experienced coaches.

Surrounded by the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Hereford Clay Pigeon Shooting venue doesn’t just have unbelievable views – it’s also has state of the art facilities for clay shooting, enough to please even the most experienced shooter.

Our Lichfield clay shooting venue is set in picturesque English countryside near Tamworth in Staffordshire. It features an English Sporting layout and a Skeet range. We shoot within regulations of the Governing Body of the Sport, the CPSA and expect nothing but the highest standards of safety from all who attend.

Congleton shooting grounds offers what is believed to be the finest clay shooting in the North West of England. Set in beautiful grounds overlook magnificent rolling Cheshire countryside & Peak District National Park, it’s a unique experience for shooters of all standards. A variety of shooting disciplines are offered including Compak Sporting. Relax in the luxurious purpose built clubhouse before and after your clay shooting experience.

Our Riseley is set in over 40 acres of the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. Our dedicated & experienced staff include full-time qualified CPSA & BASC instructors and a ground crew who keep the traps full and the layout updated all year round. Our on-site facilities also include a clubhouse with restaurant and bar and a fully equipped conference room.

A CPSA Premier Plus clay shooting ground, Ashbourne has hosted several prestigious events over the years – everything from National and International shooting tournaments to Championship events. Seasoned pros love the grounds, but absolute beginners are very welcome.

Our Warwick venue has operated as a shooting ground for over 100 years and is one of the Midlands largest and best attended venues. Our reputation is built on providing both first time and regular shooters with a high quality shooting experience. We offer clay pigeon shooting 7 days a week to both first time and regular shooters.

The Cheltenham clay pigeon shooting ground has 24 stands including a 120ft High Tower, DTL and Double Trap layouts, Grouse Butt and more. Over 40 years of providing shooting experiences this is an experience not to miss. Professional and highly experienced coaches will ensure you get the very best out of your day.

A spectacular 400 acre site, located right in the center of England near Market Harborough, offering the best outdoor experience for clay pigeon shooting around. Professional tuition and guidance ensures you will not leave without succeeding in shooting clays out of the air. A brand new air conditioned log cabin offers you comfort and refreshments before and after your shooting experience. Open all year round for individuals and group bookings.

Tailor-made to suit both beginners and the more experienced shooters, our clay pigeon shooting venue in Castle Donington is a sure winner. Under the guidance from our qualified and experienced instructors, beginners will learn a variety of tips and tricks needed to smash the clays out of the sky and the more advanced clay shooter may pick a few handy hints to improve their performance.

Located in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside near Loughborough, this premier clay shooting venue is a must in you live in this area or if you are organising a stag weekend or hen do, Highly professional instructors with lots of patience to show you how to make the best of your clay pigeon shooting experience. Great facilities and a warm welcome await.

Just south of Northampton this clay pigeon shooting ground offers Sporting, Sportrap and FITASC layouts. Friendly and professional tuition is available from highly qualified and experienced shooting coaches clocking-up many years as both a clay and game shooting instructors. There is a relaxed and friendly approach to your coaching session, which will have you breaking more clays and improving your success on those tricky birds in no time.

Here at North Walsham clay shooting lessons are offered for complete beginners to the experienced shooter. We will provide everything you need for your clay pigeon shooting experience including guns, cartridges, clays, safety equipment and of course a qualified friendly Instructor. Set in a typical country setting so you will enjoy your surroundings while taking part in this highly popular activity.

Our Spalding clay pigeon shooting venue is located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Fens in over 50 acres of stunning ponds and banked areas. Situated 20-minute drive from Spalding, 30 minutes from Kings Lynn and Peterborough and 30 minutes from Sleaford and Boston. Run by our dedicated team of friendly staff and professional instructors, under the direction of our ground manager and dedicated clubhouse staff. Relax in our friendly, cosy clubhouse stocked full of refreshments and home-cooked food for you and your fellow shooters.

Banbury clay shooting school is located on a family-owned 400 acre farm that lies across the borders of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire providing first class clay and game shooting instruction in an idyllic country setting near Rugby. Catering for all ages and abilities, we are also disabled friendly. We welcome private and corporate events, charity days and stag and hen parties. The impressive grounds have an extensive range of targets including a grouse butt and two high towers representing high pheasants, partridge and grouse.

Our Newark venue is a specialist Clay Pigeon shooting venue situated approximately 12 miles from Nottingham in the East Midlands.The ground opened in the early 1980’s and is a friendly, family run business. The owners have over 70 years of top level clay shooting experience, representing England at Down the Line and county teams in Skeet, Sporting, FITASC, Down the Line and Automatic Ball Trap. In addition, the ground owner, Roger Collingham, has over 50 years game shooting experience.

Established since 1934, our Hodnet shooting ground is situated just 13 miles North of Telford in the heart of Shropshire. The ground itself has a maze of beautifully maintained paths leading you to the 80 plus stands and boasts numerous clay pigeon traps of the finest sporting targets on offer in the UK today. Suitable for novices through to experienced shooters.

The Kings Lynn clay shooting ground stands in12 glorious acres and is open seven days a week for all levels of clay shooting expertise. Expert tuition form an Olympic winning shooter you will be guided through the basics until you are shooting clays out of the air like a professional. Groups welcome from corporate events to stag and hen parties.

Instruction at Darsham clay shooting ground is headed by 14 times FITASC Sporting World, European and British Champion John Bidwell. First established over 30 years ago the venue has been voted a top UK facility by visiting shooters in a national poll. It is also classed as a Premier Plus ground by the CPSA, the official Clay Pigeon Shooting Association confirming it as one of the top UK shooting venues. Facilities include four Skeet ranges, Down the Line, Compak Sporting, FITASC and numerous sporting woodland stands. A 60-foot and a 120-foot tower both add to the variety of targets and disciplines available.

Book one of our excellent clay pigeon shooting experiences at Hanbury and we’ll provide everything you need to take part including shotgun, cartridges and hearing protection. We have an all-weather shooting area and our instructors have years of experience and many have represented their country. .We specialise in providing novices and experienced shooters with a guide to clay shooting from our knowledgeable instructors.

Featuring four different traps with each trap sending the clay on a different trajectory you’ll have fun at our Daventry clay shooting range. Enjoy the incredible experience of aiming at a moving clay target and with expert instruction you will be dusting clays before you know it.

The stunning Thetford clay pigeon ground is set right in the heart of the English Countryside. Here, our first class CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) qualified instructors will teach you the art of Clay Pigeon Shooting and you’ll surprise yourself with just how quickly you master the technique.

Yeaveley estate clay shooting ground has been established for nearly 60 years and we offer the discipline of English Sporting Clays. We have a wide variety of shooting stands which we vary as much as possible. We have a superb High Tower to provide some challenging high birds, or why not try your hand in our custom built Grouse Butts. If you are looking to improve your shooting in a particular area, thinking of taking the sport of shooting up as a hobby or would simple like to have a go, then we are on hand to help. We are constantly upgrading our layout with a view to making our shoots as varied as possible and have stands both in the open & in amongst the trees.

Located in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside Cosford boasts the perfect setting for clay pigeon shooting. Equipped withIt’s not just the stunning views that makes visiting the shooting ground a must though. With a range of traps to test shooters of all abilities, a team of expert shooting instructors, and a selection of first class facilities including a cosy clubhouse, there’s nowhere better to experience clay pigeon shooting.

Our ever-expanding layouts at Orston clay pigeon shooting range consists of 20 sporting stands over 53 acres, game shooting arena that includes 2 High Towers ranging up to 100ft as well as a grouse butt, two Down-the-Line (DTL) layouts, 2 Skeet layouts, ABT Layout & Sport Trap Layout. We are set within a manicured piece of Nottinghamshire countryside with gravel pathways to guide you around the course and layouts and a welcoming clubhouse to relax in with full catering facilities and licensed bar.

Lydney clay pigeon centre offers clay shooting from the age of 12 years. Included is full equipment rental and tuition with every experience. Welcoming groups, such as stag parties, hen dos and corporate team building days, this is a farmland setting deep in the countryside. Expert guidance ensures you will be dusting clays pretty quickly giving you a tremendous sense of achievement.

Our clay target shooting ground at Sutton Bridge is run by a competitive Team England and Great British athlete. Being a competitive shooter he believes he understands what a shooter requires from a shooting ground, and follows through with these ideals for every aspect in shooting at the ground. The clay shooting ground is spread over 12 acres offering a wide variety of shooting challenges. Complete with a club house where you can relax before and after taking part in you clay shooting experience.

Minsterley clay shooting grounds are geared to game shooters for simulated clay bird shooting, with three mixed sporting layouts, equipped with electronic traps. If you are a complete beginner or an expert looking to improve your shooting we will be able to provide you with a superb clay shooting experience. We happily accept group bookings for shooters of all ages and also cater for corporate as well as stag and hen events. We have a16 acre shooting complex located in the most breath-taking Shropshire countryside, approximately 17 miles South-West of Shrewsbury.

Lount clay shooting target venue can claim to be a sustainable and eco-friendly ground that can offer excellent clay pigeon shooting lessons and experiences that they promise will be fun and challenging. All equipment needed to hone your skills on hitting those moving clay targets, including high-crossers, incomers and bolting rabbits. You expert instructors will provide feedback throughout and they’ll even keep score, to add a little competitive spirit to the occasion

Set in over 50 acres of rolling Norfolk woodland our Bawdeswell Shooting Ground in mid-Norfolk has floodlit skeet and DTL ranges, a sporting layout and a warm and welcoming Clubhouse, a well-stocked gun shop and a café to enjoy a cuppa and a bite to eat after you’ve finished shooting. You will learn all the fundamental skills you need to become a competent shot and of course enjoyment from hitting lots more targets along the way.

Rugby is an established clay shooting ground situated south of Rugby offering skeet, English sporting and compact sporting. Expert instructors will take you through the safety briefing and ensure your gun is lined-up for you. Then it is out to the shooting grounds and a great shooting experience that will see you busting clays before you know it. Relax and enjoy a meal in our cosy clubhouse after your clay pigeon shooting experience.

The Leicester clay shooting ground offers a full 50 bird English sporting course which runs through two wooded areas. We also have two CPSA registered down the line (DTL) layouts and a pool shoot. We can cater for the established shot and the complete beginner. We have a highly experienced coaching team who have shot internationally at the highest level. Established in 1968 and located in a beautiful parkland estate so you can enjoy your surroundings as well as you clay pigeon shooting experience.

Set in over 50 acres of rolling Norfolk woodland our Taverham Shooting Ground in mid-Norfolk has floodlit skeet and DTL ranges, a sporting layout and a warm and welcoming Clubhouse, a well-stocked gun shop and a café to enjoy a cuppa and a bite to eat after you’ve finished shooting. You will learn all the fundamental skills you need to become a competent shot and of course enjoyment from hitting lots more targets along the way.

Our Leominster clay pigeon ground overlooks our woodland lake and the clays soar over the lake from the 3 strategically placed traps – fantastic! We provide everything you need to have a great clay shooting experience for the experienced through to the novice. Our friendly marshals are on hand to run you through all the safety aspects before helping guide you through your clay session (should you need it that is!).

Nottingham, Mansfield laser clays use a hi-tec electronic version of the country sport of Clay Pigeon Shooting. Using real (but de-activated) shotguns, you will test your skill by shooting at clays fired from a traditional trap. The shotguns use an infra-red beam that acts the same as a traditional cartridge, mirroring the action of the shot as it leaves the gun. The clays have reflective strips on them that rebounds the laser beam back to the shot guns which then registers the hits on our digital scoreboard. Each gun has its own score monitor so you know instantly whether you’re an expert or need a bit more practice. Set in the heart of Sherwood Forest and covering over 150 acres of woodlands.

Located in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, our Malvern Laser Clay Shooting venue operates a hi-tech electronic version of the country sport of Clay Pigeon Shooting using deactivated shotguns that fire an infra-red beam at clays launched from a conventional clay launcher. The clays can be launched from a number of positions at a variety of angles and speeds, meaning there will always be a challenge. Up to five players shoot together at the same target with hits scored on a digital scoreboard with a sound system delivering realistic sound effects. Also offering night shooting with special glow in the dark clays that shine bright in the night sky.

Our Hanbury laser clay venue is set in a beautiful 4.5 acre woodland site in rural Worcestershire. Using deactivated shotguns that have been converted to high-tech gun that fires invisible beams, it will feel and operate like a shotgun, but with no recoil. The scoreboard will tell us who was bang on, and who was off beam as you shoot at flying targets that are launched from different angles, just like on a classic clay shoot. Expert tuition and guidance always available.

Here at the Coventry laser clay shooting centre we use the latest Mark 3 five gun system mated to a promatic automatic trap for the max enjoyment. The system uses state of the art infra red technology to mimic real clay pigeon shooting in every sense. It is environmentally friendly and suitable for all ages & abilities. Our set up includes an experienced instructor who will guide you through the basics and then it is out to the shooting range to hit those flying clays.

Set in 425 acres of glorious parkland within the sight of a magnificent Jacobean mansion, is our Biggleswade clay pigeon venue. Ideal for groups such as stag and hen weekends, corporate events or just a group of friends, Biggleswade can provide an exciting session of traditional clay shooting. Expert tuition and guidance is on hand as you learn the skills involved and then it it out to the stands to dust some clays.

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By CJ