Yorkshire area recommendations

Rwhite · Nov 7, 2024

Hi all,

I am looking for recommendations for mid week sporting grounds (practice days) in Yorkshire - within 40 mile radius of Rotherham to be exact so bordering counties are fine as well.

I have found some on google but most had sketchy details (big shoot, air gun ranges, no details, etc).

I am new to the area and trying to get my bearings for mid-week shooting.

MartynB · Nov 7, 2024

One that springs to mind is Park Lodge Shooting School , open from Wednesday every week , should be 40minutes or so up the M18.

Yorkshire Clay Shooting · Nov 7, 2024

Hello

fellow Rotherhamer

Cockett Farm (35 miles) or Blyton Shooting Ground (34 miles) would be my go to if I was you. As Martyn says there is also Park Lodge but it’s not my cup of tea but I wouldn’t say don’t go if you haven’t been. Also if you ever want a fantastic day out that is admittedly double the mileage please try Grimsthorpe Shooting Ground

MartynB · Nov 7, 2024

It’s not my cup of tea either

Expensive , flat , windy , but it has some big towers , and good pies and sausage rolls . Today I wanted a quick knock about to sort out a problem plus try some things . My go to Kelbrook , Thimbleby , Churchills are all that bit further , I did Emley to Park Lodge in about 40 minutes . So paid more for clays , saved a gallon of Diesel, and had the aforementioned sausage filled pastry !

Rding · Nov 7, 2024

Just had a great day at Orston! lots of targets to shoot and a decent breakfast. An hour or so from Rotherham!

TRINITY · Nov 7, 2024

Try northern clay target centre, Rufforth ,York. Great practice day every Wednesday

Rwhite · Nov 12, 2024

Many thanks to all, I will try all of those.

I started with Park Lodge last week and had an enjoyable afternoon. The right hand side of the ground has targets that did not interest me (dare I say too easy as they are close) but the tower set up was excellent and the two sport trap layouts good as well as the sporting targets at the back left corner. The Cornish pasties were first rate and the gun shop well stocked.

allan.h · Nov 12, 2024

I highly recommend Thimbleby. Great set up.

Leeroy · Nov 12, 2024

Thimbleby is a great set up.

Kellbrook is good too but whilst mileage may be within your target travel it can be quite a drive time wise because of the roads.

Orston is a great ground with Skeet, DTL, good sporting and the game arena.

Humberside is a decent ground too with most set ups having multiple traps and stands to constantly change it up with towers too.

TRINITY · Nov 14, 2024

If you fancy a bit of trap shooting try Beverley. All four trap disciplines are available and its a very good set up , good price structure too. They also have some good sports trap stands on

Figgy · Nov 15, 2024

Also EG Churchill at Swinton estate Masham.
Marne clay shoot at Marne Barracks, usually shoot on Wednesday and Sunday every other week. Check website for details.
Hazelbank clay ground at Knaresbrough.

Rwhite · Nov 18, 2024

Visited Blyton on Saturday. Really liked it, no frills but what a great set of sporting targets especially the water stuff. I will definitely be revisiting this one.

Rwhite · Nov 25, 2024

Just visited Cockets Farm SG, another great experience. Especially good were the 3 sport trap layouts, I thought.

I must say, so far, I am very impressed with the quality of grounds in the area as well as the quantity. Still have a bunch more that you’ve recommended.

Rding · Nov 25, 2024

Rwhite said:
Just visited Cockets Farm SG, another great experience. Especially good were the 3 sport trap layouts, I thought.

I must say, so far, I am very impressed with the quality of grounds in the area as well as the quantity. Still have a bunch more that you’ve recommended.

Funnily enough I visited it today for the first time. Shot the sporting the fitasc and also the white gold sport trap. A cracking l ground and one I will be going back to as I only know of this and EJ’S which are open Mondays. Wish the did food though!

Yorkshire Clay Shooting · Nov 25, 2024

Rding said:
Funnily enough I visited it today for the first time. Shot the sporting the fitasc and also the white gold sport trap. A cracking l ground and one I will be going back to as I only know of this and EJ’S which are open Mondays. Wish the did food though!

There’s a nice diner just down the road called Limes Cafe they do some good food. We normally stop off there on the way to Cockett or on the way home.

Yorkshire Clay Shooting · Nov 25, 2024

Rwhite said:
Just visited Cockets Farm SG, another great experience. Especially good were the 3 sport trap layouts, I thought.

I must say, so far, I am very impressed with the quality of grounds in the area as well as the quantity. Still have a bunch more that you’ve recommended.

They have a good selection of cartridges available at really competitive prices too for next time you go.

Yorkshire Clay Shooting · Nov 25, 2024

Rwhite said:
Visited Blyton on Saturday. Really liked it, no frills but what a great set of sporting targets especially the water stuff. I will definitely be revisiting this one.

I haven’t been to Blyton since before it was took over but we were shocked by the transformation. It’s an amazing change.

Rding · Nov 25, 2024

Yorkshire Clay Shooting said:
They have a good selection of cartridges available at really competitive prices too for next time you go.

I saw the prices unfortunately they were out of stock on the Fblacks.

Yorkshire Clay Shooting · Nov 26, 2024

Rding said:
I saw the prices unfortunately they were out of stock on the Fblacks.

Yes I try to time a trip for there with them putting an order in, as being from near Sheffield they are my nearest place for Fiochhi and the best value by far

TRINITY · Dec 4, 2024

Rding said:
I saw the prices unfortunately they were out of stock on the Fblacks.

What price were the 28gm plastic if you dont mind me asking

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