Worcestershire, United Kingdom
David Morris Sporting offers traditional driven pheasant, partridge and duck shooting at Hopton Court Estate near Cleobury Mortimer in South Shropshire.
Heading into our 10th season running the shoot, we pride ourselves on providing well organised days with sporting birds, varied drives and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that keeps many guns returning year after year.
Dave Morris, who was Head Keeper at Hopton for over 20 years, now runs the shoot as Shoot Captain and Director. His wealth of knowledge and experience helps ensure both the quality of the sport and the warm hospitality that guests enjoy when shooting with us.
We shoot over approximately 4,500 acres of beautiful undulating ground on the edge of the Shropshire Hills, with drives set across woodland, arable land and numerous pools. This varied ground allows us to present excellent sporting pheasants, partridges and duck throughout the season.
Drives such as Ethel’s, Pit Holes and The Banks regularly produce high, challenging birds, and Hopton has long been known for its reputation for fast, testing ducks that many sportsmen enjoy.
As well as the quality of the shooting, the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of the day is something many of our guns particularly value and one of the reasons they return year after year.
The shoot is located within easy travelling distance of Birmingham and the West Midlands, making it a convenient location for teams looking to enjoy a traditional day’s shooting in beautiful countryside.
For catering we have our own gun room, where our excellent cook can provide breakfast, lunch or dinner to suit your requirements. For something a little more special, guests may also dine at Hopton Court, a beautiful country house set within the grounds of the estate.
Accommodation is available nearby at The Hopton Crown, a well known shooting pub situated on the estate and popular with guns and beaters alike. Other excellent options include The Elms Hotel & Spa at Abberley, and the historic market town of Ludlow, just 15 minutes away and renowned for its outstanding restaurants and independent shops.