Monckton Shooting Ground is a premier clay pigeon shooting facility situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, East Riding of Yorkshire. Set across 35 acres of rolling countryside, it is widely regarded as one of the most natural and challenging shooting settings in the UK . The ground is a family-run business known for its informal atmosphere and its ability to cater to everyone from absolute beginners to professional shots .
The facility is famous for its diverse range of automatic shooting layouts that simulate real game birds. Its most iconic feature, often called the "Jewel in the Crown," is a 160-foot high tower—one of the tallest in the country—providing an extreme challenge even for expert shooters .
Key Shooting Layouts and Disciplines:
High Tower: Delivers high-flying targets over 160ft to simulate "High Pheasant".
Grouse Flush: A spectacular finale layout throwing targets off the brow of a hill .
Compak Sporting: A specialized layout with 13 traps designed to test reflexes and technique .
Specific Simulations: Dedicated stands for Bolting Rabbit, Partridge, Pigeon, and Springing Teal.
Down The Line (DTL): Standard trap discipline available for practice and registered shoots.
Tuition is a core pillar of the ground, led by proprietor Mike Jackson, who brings over 60 years of experience in both game and clay shooting. Lessons are available on a one-to-one or group basis, with all necessary equipment—including guns and cartridges—provided for beginners . This inclusive approach makes it a popular destination for stag and hen parties, as well as corporate team-building events, which are individually tailored to client needs.
Beyond shooting, Monckton offers a unique combination of retail and motorsports. The on-site store, Monckton Country Wear, stocks elite brands such as Beretta, Browning, and Le Chameau . Additionally, the site features an AMCA-approved 1.5-mile motocross track and a separate beginners' circuit, hosting race meetings throughout the year .
Key Advantages:
No Membership Required: The ground is open to the general public on a "pay and play" basis.
Elite Instruction: Access to decades of expert knowledge for technique refinement .
Natural Topography: Use of valleys and hills to create authentic, non-repetitive flight patterns .
Comprehensive Infrastructure: On-site parking, toilets, refreshments, and a clubhouse for post-shoot socialising .
Address: North Newbald, North Newbald, United Kingdom, YO43 4TW
