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Devon

Nestled on the southern edge of Dartmoor in the heart of the South Hams, Blachford Estate is one of Devon's most exclusive and picturesque driven shooting estates.

With only a handful of shooting days available each season, Blachford offers an exceptionally private and intimate experience. A day here is not simply about the sport—it's about enjoying outstanding hospitality, breath-taking scenery, and memorable time in the company of friends.

The day begins at the magnificent Blachford Manor, where guests are welcomed with coffee before gathering to draw pegs in the elegant surroundings of this historic country house.

Throughout the day, Guns will experience a variety of beautifully presented drives that make full use of the estate's diverse landscape. Rolling valleys, woodlands and the open fringes of Dartmoor combine to produce exciting, varied shooting, with strong, well-presented birds that provide a rewarding challenge for every member of the line.

Blachford prides itself on offering enjoyable, relaxed shooting with very little pressure, allowing teams to savour every drive while experiencing quality sport in an unhurried atmosphere.

At the conclusion of the day, guests return to the Manor to enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking the tranquil Blachford Pond, providing the perfect setting to reflect on an unforgettable day's sport.

With availability extremely limited, early booking is strongly recommended to secure one of the estate's sought-after shooting days.

The estate lies on the edge of Dartmoor National Park which has over 1,200 ancient sites.

By car:
Drive from London via M4, M5 and A38, then follow A3121 and local roads to Cornwood, Devon. Approximately four hours.

By train:
Take train from London Paddington to Plymouth, then bus or taxi to Cornwood. Journey typically takes around four hours total.

Partridge & pheasant

October to the middle of January

Typically teams would meet at 9am for coffee and briefing from Blachford Manor.

We would shoot between 4-5 drives in the day stopping for refreshments before heading back for a late lunch and announcement of the bag.

Locally there are wonderful hotels and pubs for shooting teams we can recommend.

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