Graythwaite offers its guests the finest shooting experience in the Lake District, having hosted traditional family shoots for generations. With outstanding views over lakes, fells, and mountains, Graythwaite's location provides an unrivalled and diverse topography. Deep wooded valleys create excellent conditions for driven pheasant shoots, while woodlands planted 200 years ago offer ideal terrain for deer stalking. For those who prefer not to shoot live animals, we offer skillfully curated simulated game days. As part of the Graythwaite Shoot mission, we proudly provide our sporting activities alongside a dynamic and rapidly evolving nature recovery project.
The Graythwaite Shoot
250 years of wildlife and sporting conservation
the graythwaite shoot
This family-run shoot, located in the heart of England's Lake District, is bordered by Grizedale Forest to the west and five miles of unspoiled Windermere shores to the east. Covering just over 5,000 acres, the shoot offers drives of astonishing diversity, ranging from open fell and historic woodland stands to deep wooded valleys. These varied landscapes produce driven pheasant that will test even the finest shots in the country.
"We passionately advocate for field sports, the conservation of the countryside, and a sustainable vision for shooting of the future"
We get incredibly positive feedback from our clients attending these days. A brilliant opportunity, to experience expert tuition in the field. Leaving you with more in-depth understanding, experience and confidence in your shooting ability.
If you can't join us in the field, don't worry - we've got you covered. You can still benefit from our expert guidance and tuition through our online courses available below.
field sports Tuition
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A huge thank you to the Sandys family for a brilliantly organised sporting clay day. The team loved the challenge and the topography of this beautiful area of the lakes meant there was a perfect amount of variation for everyone. Backed up with excellent hospitality. Thank you George!
Richard Baggot
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"Hi George, thanks for a great day yesterday. We've all been talking about how good it was! We will definitely book some days with you again and I'm happy to share with friends. Great to meet you"
Tim bush
The Graythwaite Shoot - far and away the best simulated game shoot we’ve ever done. Great targets in magnificent countryside. The closest you’ll get to a real game shoot.
