Wildfowling in Denbighshire

Denbighshire, United Kingdom

Corwen Forest is a well-established pheasant shoot (with a few partridges) located near Corwen in North Wales. The shoot is set in rolling hills and conifer woodland with many drives having outstanding views over the Dee Valley. Drives such as Moor, the Bank and Big Rock can provide very high birds, and well located cover crops contribute to a day which may test the ability of even the most experienced of shots. The shoot extends to over 3000 acres and as well as formal driven days there are opportunities for organised walked up days and mini-driven days. Access to most drives is via forestry roads with reasonable walking to pegs. A 4x4 is preferable but, with care, two wheel drive vehicles with good ground clearance can usually cope. A typical driven day starts with bacon rolls and coffee, during which the guns will receive a safety talk and draw pegs. Moving off at around 09:30AM there will be some three drives before refreshments in the field. A further drive or two in the afternoon should see the bag achieved. The day draws to a close with coffee and biscuits or a meal if preferred. Hotel accommodation is available in nearby Llangollen and Corwen. Guns with their own dogs are very welcome.