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With thousands of registered shoots, including some of the most famous names in the land, GunsOnPegs is uniquely placed to provide information on which are the most popular shoots in the UK. We looked at three criteria: enquiries, profile views and followers gained to find out which shoots have been piquing your interest over the last twelve months.
The list below contains shoots of all shapes and sizes, all around the UK, but they all share a few common traits, no matter the price point at which they operate: brilliant hosting and hospitality, caring for and protecting our countryside, pride in their work and a dedication to ensuring that we can all enjoy 'the best days of our lives' out in the field with family and friends, old and new.
As the biggest shooting booking platform, our data gives a great picture of the shoots that people are visiting. Looking at profile views and enquiries gives us an idea of the estates that have drawn the most interest across the web. Where this metric falls down is that we could be looking at idle dreaming and planning, rather than actual bookings. This is nevertheless an interesting aspect to look at!
Conversely, although we don’t have data on where people have actually booked (that’s always between you and the shoot), we can see which shoots receive the most enquirires. Out of the thousands of shoots listed on GunsOnPegs, these are those which received the most interest from our members in 2025 - will you add one of them to your calendar for the tail end of this season, or next?
Notably, many of the shoots featured below are those that have managed to find ways of keeping costs down, whether through walk-up and boundary days, comparatively modest bag sizes, or some other creative approach.
The Most Viewed Shoots in 2025
1. Llechweddygarth
Topping the most viewed list for 2025, Llechweddygarth continues to draw serious attention from guns looking for proper Welsh sport. Now under the management of Cambrian Birds, the estate’s dramatic upland ground is known for testing birds, varied drives and days that reward good shooting. It’s a place that captures the imagination and continues to feature heavily in the plans and wish-lists of GunsOnPegs members.
2. The Morghew Shoot
A regular feature in this year's Shoot Awards, The Morghew Shoot continues to attract strong interest from GunsOnPegs users, having placed sixth in the most viewed list last year.
The shoot continues to find success with the GunsOnPegs audience this season by moving with the times and laying on plenty of accompanied walked-up and rough days, competitively priced at under £300/gun, as well as slightly bigger yet still affordable 80-bird driven days.
3. Pennal
It's no surprise to see another Cambrian Birds shoot among the most viewed of 2025. Pennal, set in dramatic Mid Wales hill ground, has quickly become a favourite with high-bird enthusiasts, delivering testing pheasants and partridges shown from steep, mountainous terrain, matched with polished, welcoming hospitality.
4. Wentworth Park
A new entry into the 2025 Shoot Awards, but very much an established name, Wentworth Park Shoot is set across 5,000 acres of classic South Yorkshire parkland and woodland. With a balanced mix of pheasants and partridges, varied drives and smart hospitality, it offers traditional estate shooting in impressive historic surroundings.
5. Brimpsfield Park
Having continued to attract strong interest from GunsOnPegs members, Brimpsfield once again features among the most viewed shoots of 2025.
Set on a beautiful Cotswold estate between Cheltenham and Cirencester, it’s widely regarded as one of the area’s finest driven pheasant and partridge shoots, offering real “bang for your buck” and a great atmosphere, as reflected in this recent review:
Brimpsfield should be the staple of every gun’s season - it truly sets the standard.
I’ve been fortunate enough to shoot at this estate on several occasions, and every visit has been nothing short of excellent...
In all honesty, I doubt there’s a shoot anywhere that gives you more genuine bang for your buck. Brimpsfield delivers quality, enjoyment, and unforgettable days in the field time and time again.
6. Blannicombe
It's great to see our 2024 most-viewed shoot, Blannicombe, still firmly in the mix this year. East Devon’s steep terrain forms the setting for the stunning shoot that is Blannicombe Sporting Club. With homecooked, locally sourced food (including local game for elevenses), for Gareth and his team, the quality of the hospitality and the warmth of the welcome is as important as the quality of the shooting, and all three are of excellent quality.
7. Ripley Castle
Another familar favourite here in the Shoot Awards, is Ripley Castle, now in it's fourth year of management under Mark Eddon.
The shooting varies from open parkland through to rolling valleys with a mixture of pheasant, partridge and duck. There is something here for all standards of shots with plenty of birds to test even the most experienced.
8. Arthayes Shoot
Smashing into the top ten most viewed shoots of 2025, Arthayes Farm Shoot is set in the Blackdown Hills AONB and is a long-established, family-run shoot offering both duck and pheasant days. Birds are shown high off elevated ground across dramatic valleys and farmland, delivering testing sport matched with relaxed, generous hospitality.
Great shoot here, welcomed with bacon rolls and plenty of tea and coffee! Henry then told us the plan for the day over some port and off we went to the first drive. Some lovely birds up there with plenty to pick from! After each drive there was a drink waiting for us and 11's was all home made and very good. Great family run shoot and will definitely be back.
With dates already listed for next season, it’s clearly a shoot many are planning ahead for.
9. North Stainley Sporting
Another popular Yorkshire shoot, North Stainley Sporting spans varied ground from parkland and arable to rolling hills and high game-crop valleys.
With significant long-term investment, well-designed drives and a strong focus on memorable sport in attractive surroundings, it continues to attract attention from GunsOnPegs users looking for quality, well-run days in the north.
10. Hanmer Shoot
Completing the list for the most viewed shoot category, Hanmer Shoot spans 6,000 acres across the Hanmer and Gredington estates, offering driven partridge, pheasant and mixed days from 100 to 300+ birds.
What can I say other than … sensational!!! Richard and his family were absolutely amazing … from the hospitality to the shooting to the food. I would go as far as saying it’s the best shooting day I’ve had in my life , and we have been shooting over 50 years combined me and my dad.
New to the shoot awards list in 2025, the quality of recent reviews suggests this is very much a shoot to watch.
Shoots with the Most Followers Gained in 2025
1. Ripley Castle
With over 900 followers and almost doubling its following in the last 12 months, Ripley Castle continues to attract attention well beyond those ready to put a date in the diary. Set beneath the castle itself, it offers classic Yorkshire sport with a strong sense of heritage and occasion.
Fabulous day at Ripley, absolutely stunning location and really well presented birds. Hosts were exceptional and nothing too much trouble
2. Mountgarret
A strong performer for follower growth in 2025, Mountgarret is a shoot many guns have been keeping a close eye on. With the 2025/6 season marking Frank Boddy’s final season, interest has naturally built around what comes next.
Set on classic North Yorkshire ground, it’s a well-run shoot with varied drives and a loyal following, and one many are watching with intent as the next chapter approaches.
3. Hadley Shoot
One of the fastest risers for follower growth in 2025, Hadley has caught the attention of guns looking for well-run, accessible sport. Clear communication, regular updates and a straightforward approach to days make it a shoot people like to follow and keep in mind. It’s a practical, no-nonsense operation that many are watching with interest as availability and plans unfold.
4. Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle reflects the sort of shoot guns follow for reassurance as much as aspiration. Known for its scale, consistency and traditional estate presentation, it’s a benchmark operation that delivers season after season, and one many keep on their list as a dependable, proven option.
With its dramatic views, deep valleys, and historic parkland, Belvoir Castle secures third place in this year's most followed shoots. Boasting over 75 varied drives, this estate offers first-class hospitality with scenic elevenses and a gourmet lunch. Optional castle accommodation provides a luxurious retreat, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the grandeur of this world-class shooting experience.
5. Blannicombe
Having featured strongly in recent years, Blannicombe continues to attract attention from GunsOnPegs members. Set in East Devon’s steep, natural valley ground, the shoot is known for varied, testing birds and a warm, family-run welcome. For Gareth and the team, hospitality matters as much as the sport, with home-cooked, locally sourced food and a day that feels both generous and genuinely well hosted. A shoot many follow with good reason, whether planning a return visit or waiting for the next opportunity grab a peg.
6. The Morghew Shoot
No surprise to see The Morghew here again, having featured among the most viewed shoots in 2025. It's a consistent favourite with GunsOnPegs members.
My first driven day at Morghew, and it certainly won’t be the last! Tom and his team are fantastic hosts: friendly, welcoming, and incredibly well-organised. The day didn’t disappoint — a great team, great company, and a superb experience at a very reasonable price.
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7. Compton Beauchamp
Joining GunsOnPegs in March 2025, Compton Beauchamp has quickly built a following, marking it out as one to watch. Set on the edge of the North Wessex Downs overlooking the Vale of the White Horse, the shoot offers testing birds across varied drives, from open downland to wooded ravines. With full hospitality, experienced hosting and a clear focus on conservation, it’s easy to see why interest has gathered pace so quickly.
8. Forthampton Estate
Forthampton Estate features among the most followers gained in 2025, reflecting growing interest from GunsOnPegs members.
With popular 150-bird days available for both single guns and full teams, it’s easy to see the appeal. One Gun described it as “a fantastic day with Adam and his team… exceptional hospitality and a happy team of guns,” making it a shoot many are following with intent.
9. Harpton Estate
It's refreshing to see another rough and walked-up shoot represented in this category. Set on classic Powys ground, it offers honest, traditional sport and has clearly struck a chord with GunsOnPegs members looking for days that prioritise good shooting and a relaxed, authentic feel. Here's a review from a gun about a day last season:
Just a few words of appreciation for organising one of the most exciting days shooting I have ever been part of. Harpton was everything you said it would be and more…. Much more. I even dreamt about shooting there last night. So it must have been a real red letter day.Thank you so much for organising this truly memorable day. Fine quality birds in Gods own country! Marvellous!
10. Honeycombe
Interest in Honeycombe Shoot continued to build through 2025, placing it among the shoots with the most followers gained this year. Offering both mini driven 80-bird days alongside its 200-bird days, it appeals to a wide mix of guns. Set on attractive Dorset ground with friendly, well-regarded hosting, it’s a shoot many are factoring into their plans.
The Shoots with the Most Enquiries in 2025
1. The Morghew Shoot
The only shoot to feature across all three categories this year, The Morghew occupies a rare position. It highlights broad appeal among GunsOnPegs members, not only attracting views and followers but also converting that interest into enquiries. Low price points and good availability have undoubtedly helped, and supported the demand for smaller bag days.
2. Yorney Valley
Set across mixed woodland and cover crops around Great Saling in Essex, with regular discounts available for GunsOnPegs Premium members, this shoot offers 150–200 bird days for teams of up to ten Guns.
French and English partridges are released alongside pheasants, with varied topography delivering sporting birds across a good choice of drives. Flexible days, experienced beaters and pickers-up, and hospitality to match the sport make it a straightforward, well-run shoot with broad appeal.
3. Arthayes Farm
Also among the shoots gaining the most followers, Arthayes Farm Shoot offers bag sizes to suit a wide range of teams. With predominantly duck days at excellent value, alongside a handful of pheasant days already listed for the 2026/27 season, it’s a shoot many guns are clearly keen to book.
4. East Burton Estate
Coming in fourth place is East Burton Estate, a family-run Dorset shoot set on lowland water meadows along the River Frome.
Offering pheasant and duck shooting with a genuinely friendly, home-from-home atmosphere, it’s easy to see the appeal. With home-cooked hospitality and fast, sporting birds, the shoot is now fully sold out for the 2025/26 season, which is a reflection of the strong demand it continues to attract.
5. Forthampton Estate
Under the management of Hadley Game and Sporting, Forthampton Estate consists of over 3,000 acres of sporting ground and delivers 150 bird mix bag days for single guns and full teams.
With over 40 recommendations from GunsOnPegs members, including some of the GunsOnPegs team, it's no surprise to see Forthampton in the top ten most enquired for shoots in 2025.
6. Graythwaite Estate
A new entry among the most enquired shoots of 2025, Graythwaite Estate offers traditional 250-bird days for full teams only, set across more than 5,000 acres in the heart of the Lake District.
With dramatic fell ground, woodland drives and birds often described as the best in the West Country, it delivers a distinctly private, non-commercial experience. Limited availability and exceptional hospitality continue to attract strong interest from GunsOnPegs members planning ahead.
7. Montgomery Sporting
Montgomery Sporting offers a broad range of well-run sporting opportunities across the East of England and beyond. From traditional driven Suffolk partridges and walked-up days to wildfowling flights, guided pigeon shooting and deer stalking. Working closely with established estates, Montgomery Sporting prides itself on thoughtful organisation, warm hosting and delivering memorable days in the field.
8. Charlton Park
Charlton Park is a traditional Cotswold estate offering driven pheasant and partridge across steep-sided valleys and tall woodland, alongside walked-up rough shooting.
Highly recommended - Charlton Park is a friendly, traditional shoot that makes you welcome from the outset. The long established team ensure a great days sport is had by all.
With days available for both full teams and individual pegs, and the flexibility to tailor bags and formats, it appeals to a wide mix of guns. Strong conservation credentials, varied topography and classic estate hosting continue to attract consistent interest from GunsOnPegs members.
9. Honeycombe
Recommended by 60 guns and with over 50 five-star reviews, it’s no surprise that Honeycombe features in this category.
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Mark and Antonia have been expertly running the shoot for over 17 seasons, offering a variety of days to suit all preferences and budgets. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed walked-up day or a more challenging driven shoot, Honeycombe has something to offer every gun.
10. North Baddsley
Concluding this year's Shoot Awards is North Baddesley Shoot in Hampshire. Easily accessible from London and offering popular 150 - 200 bird days, it appeals to GunsOnPegs members looking for well-located, flexible days. As shoot host Daniel Palmer puts it, “let us know the type of day you want, and we’ll do the rest", which is an approach that helps explain its continued popularity.
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