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By Michael Yardley of The Field
Wednesday, 07 July 2010
Over 85 clay stands in the West Midlands
Hodnet is in north Shropshire, about an hour north of Birmingham and 40 minutes south of Manchester. The ground has more than 85 stands and 200 traps. A north-facing escarpment dispenses with the need for conventional towers and is used as a realistic flush point for high birds. A 40ft cherry picker with a double spring midi trap throws at 170ft. This ground offers especially good sporting targets.
The ground specialises in small groups and has three instructors: John Powell who has been there for 26 years; Alan Ellison (15 years); and Duncan Lawton, twice world FITASC champion. Introductory lessons cost £45 including 25 clays/25 cartridges. One-hour individual lessons cost £60. The shop is well stocked and there are four gunsmiths on site.
tel 01939 200644 email tom@wmsg.co.uk
West Midlands Shooting Ground:Hodnet, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 3LH
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