{"id":2486,"date":"2016-08-24T11:56:12","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T10:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2486"},"modified":"2016-08-24T11:56:12","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T10:56:12","slug":"5-top-destinations-for-clay-pigeon-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/5-top-destinations-for-clay-pigeon-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Top destinations for Clay Pigeon Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>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\u2019ve decided to share our five favourite clay shooting destinations.. and we were seriously spoilt for choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yorkshire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yorkshire\u2019s stunning surroundings make it the perfect place to experience clay pigeon shooting, but there\u2019s far more to the region\u2019s 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\u2019s something for everybody too, so whether you\u2019re looking for a swanky shooting ground that boasts first class facilities, or a moorland sporting shoot that takes authenticity to new heights \u2013 Yorkshire\u2019s got it all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2491\" src=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hazelbank1.jpg\" alt=\"hazelbank1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hazelbank1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hazelbank1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hazelbank1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shooting grounds in: <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-8607_oVenAct-5\">Otley<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-7599_oVenAct-5\">Skipton<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-10639_oVenAct-5\"> Knaresborough<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-7602_oVenAct-5\">Rufforth<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-10803_oVenAct-5\">York<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-7456_oVenAct-5\">Scarborough,<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-3831_oVenAct-5\">Thirsk<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-3868_oVenAct-5\"> Masham<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-7601_oVenAct-5\">Brandesburton<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-7915_oVenAct-5\"> South Milford<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Surrey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019ll find three fantastic venues in the area, and there\u2019s a whole host of reasons to visit all three. The region\u2019s 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\u2019t come much bigger than that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2488\" src=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/woking3.jpg\" alt=\"woking3\" width=\"2048\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/woking3.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/woking3-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/woking3-768x239.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/woking3-1024x318.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shooting Grounds in: <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-7650_oVenAct-5\">Woking<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-8237_oVenAct-5\">Merstham<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-3820_oVenAct-5\"> Redhill<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nottinghamshire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nottinghamshire is famous for being the home of Sherwood Forest and the legend of Robin Hood, but it\u2019s also home to some incredible shooting grounds that make visiting the area a must. One thing you\u2019re guaranteed whichever venue you choose is incredible views, and with shooting grounds in and around Sherwood forest, there\u2019s nowhere better to unleash your inner marksman. With professional shooting instructors and a huge variety of shooting stands to take aim from too, Nottinghamshire\u2019s premier shooting grounds are perfect for shooters of all abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Shooting Grounds in: <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-10375_oVenAct-5\">Worksop<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-3725_oVenAct-5\"> Newark<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-6985_oVenAct-5\"> Haywood Oaks,<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-10635_oVenAct-5\"> Orston<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hampshire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heading for Hampshire you\u2019ll find a whole host of spectacular shooting grounds just a stone\u2019s throw away from the breathtaking South Downs National Park. But it\u2019s 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\u2019s nowhere better to take on the challenge of smashing clays.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-2493\" src=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oakleyhall.jpg\" alt=\"oakleyhall\" width=\"756\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oakleyhall.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oakleyhall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oakleyhall-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oakleyhall-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shooting Grounds in <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-6984_oVenAct-5\">Winchester<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-10916_oVenAct-5\">Stockbridge<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-8404_oVenAct-5\"> Oakley<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>South Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s easy to see why.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2495\" src=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/gowershoot.jpg\" alt=\"gowershoot\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/gowershoot.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/gowershoot-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s nowhere better to fine tune your technique or experience clay pigeon shooting for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Shooting grounds in:<a href=\"http:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/en\/venue\/oVenue-9305_oVenAct-5\"> Gower<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019ve decided to share our five favourite clay shooting destinations.. and we were seriously spoilt for choice. Yorkshire Yorkshire\u2019s stunning surroundings make it the perfect place to experience clay pigeon&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/5-top-destinations-for-clay-pigeon-shooting\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Top destinations for Clay Pigeon Shooting<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[95,6],"class_list":["post-2486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-features","tag-clay-pigeon-shooting","tag-clay-shooting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2486"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2501,"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2486\/revisions\/2501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebigshoot.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}