Clay shooting in Derbyshire

Clay shooting in Derbyshire

Clay shooting is the art of recreating a day of live quarry shooting, with the key difference being that you shoot a variety of clay targets instead of live game. One of the benefits of clay shooting is that it can be practiced throughout the year, whereas traditional shooting is seasonal.

About clay shooting in derbyshire

Many believe that the best clay days offer close to the same exhilaration of game shooting with the unknown sporting element and anticipation being the difference. As with game shoots, simulated shoots vary somewhat with the most expensive ones employing manual trappers which offers greater variance to automated traps but it comes at a price.

Clay shooting availability in Derbyshire

Harboro Rocks Simulated Game

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days provide authentic shooting experiences against the stunning backdrop of the Derbyshire Peak District. Since 2010, we've delivered challenging drives that are both exciting and realistic—giving you all the fun without any feathers! Enjoy delicious food and drinks throughout the day, prepared by our own chef. Share stories and laughs with fellow enthusiasts in our welcoming shoot cabin, creating a friendly atmosphere. THE DRIVES *Pigeon*: The opening drive is designed to ease everyone into the day. Five shooters take their positions while five others load. When the whistle blows, targets are sent into the zone over decoys. Expect at least 400 targets per five shooters per drive, with around 100 cartridges needed per drive depending on your shooting pace. *Partridge*: This drive features fast-moving birds and occasional crossing targets to keep participants alert. Oscillating trap base plates ensure a wide spread across the shooters. You'll need 100–150 cartridges for this session. *Pheasant*: A crowd favourite, the terrain here creates ideal conditions for high pheasant targets descending into the field below. These birds are quite challenging, prompting a repeat on the fifth drive. It's an excellent chance to hone your skills ahead of the new season. *Duck*: These targets accurately mimic ducks in flight, such as Mallard, Teal, and Wigeon. *Grouse*: Experience shooting from real Grouse Butts. Low, fast, driven, and quartering targets are perfect for sharpening your technique before The Glorious 12th. GENERAL INFORMATION • Full Day with comprehensive hospitality (£195 + VAT). Individuals welcome. • Each team of 15 shooters will face approximately 6,000 varied "birds" across different drives; we recommend at least 500 fibre wad cartridges per person (plastic wads are strictly prohibited). Many shooters use over 750 cartridges during the day. Mini Days (Full Teams Only) *Silver Package* (up to 400 cartridges) • For up to 15 shooters • £1,875 + VAT group rate (£125 per person with full team) • 4,000 clays across four drives • Bacon cob served with tea and coffee on arrival • Elevenses: pork pie, sausages, nibbles • Beers, tea, coffee, soft drinks available *Bronze Package* (Half Day, up to 300 cartridges) • For up to 15 shooters • £1,650 + VAT group rate (£110 per person with full team) • 3,000 clays over three drives • Bacon cob, tea, coffee on arrival • Elevenses: pork pie, sausages, nibbles • Selection of beers, tea, coffee, soft drinks We suggest using 21g fibre wad cartridges—they're gentler on your shoulder when shooting large volumes in a single session. DRESS CODE Smart casual is preferred to maintain some tradition in the shooting field, but tweeds are not required. Please avoid t-shirts and jeans . SAFETY Hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection are mandatory. With so many targets overhead, clay fragments can sometimes stray. INSURANCE Harboro Rocks holds full public liability insurance through NFU. We strongly encourage all participants to secure their own shooting insurance via: • BASC • CPSA • Country Side Alliance INSTRUCTION AND NOVICE SHOOTERS Gun hire and instructors are available with advance notice. Those without SGC must be accompanied by a certificate holder. Your Hosts Meet the Team Behind Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days Your hosts for the Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days are Andy and Tracy. About Andy Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days has been operating since 2010, and Andy brings a wealth of experience to the team. As a professional APSI Instructor, he has spent many years looking after clients primarily in North Yorkshire, at some of the most high-profile game shoots across the country. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and skills, Andy has mastered the art of observing drives and expertly substitutes feathers for clays, ensuring an authentic and memorable shooting experience. About Tracy Tracy is responsible for overseeing hospitality, carefully selecting every aspect to ensure the day runs smoothly. She also manages the coordination of the team and the line of Guns, making sure that every guest enjoys an outstanding shooting experience. A Dedicated Team Andy and Tracy work tirelessly together to provide all guests with an exceptional day, ensuring that every event is expertly organised and thoroughly enjoyable.

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Elmton Shoot

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Elmton Shoot has been well established for more than 40 years! Situated on the borders of Derbyshire Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire we can offer you some excellent partridge and pheasant shooting over 3,500 acres. Easy access from all major routes M1 A1 etc.

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High Low Estate, Hathersage

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

The Fieldsports Company offers its clients an exclusive tailored experience in shooting and corporate entertainment. Our days encapsulate all the realistic aspects of a real days driven game shooting using some of the great terrain and topography in the Hope Valley. It is very easy to relax and socialise in such stunning surroundings and our regular corporate clients, game shooters and stag parties believe it is the best way to network or just have fun with friends whilst offering something different. Our experience enables us to present some of the best clays you are likely to ever see, there is definitely no repetition and we create a gentle flow of birds breaking over the line of guns, intermittent with fast flushes as birds break together. We offer simulated partridge of moor edges, high pheasants with guns stood in valleys and we also have a team competition where prizes are given to the top team at the end of the day. We can tailor the drives and indeed the day depending on the strength of the shooting team, enabling game shooters to practice those high birds, whilst also giving novice shooters steady clays to get there eye in and confidence up. Whatever your requirements The Fieldsports Company can cover it giving you a bespoke and memorable day. For a truly memorable day Please contact Nick Walker by email for further details as a range of dates are available.

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