Melkinthorpe Shoot
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Melkinthorpe Shoot is a secluded village in the parish of Lowther, lying in a valley on the western banks of the Leith rivul. A narrow beck flows through the village.
Description
Melkinthorpe shoot includes the extensive shooting rights over approximately 6000 acres of good agricultural land and game crops. This is a well known shoot with an excellent reputation and is capable of producing quality days consistently throughout the season.
Melkinthorpe is a traditional country Estate set in the beautiful Lowther countryside. An area of outstanding natural beauty. Situated with the boundary of Whinfell and has the wonderfull river Leith running through.
The shoot consists of 10-12 main drives, woodland and game crop land, Shoot days usually consist of 150-200 bird days, mainly pheasants.
Run by experienced gamekeeper/shoot tenant with 28 years knowledge
Location
Leave the M6 motorway at Penrith Junction 40 (The Shoot is 10minutes from junction 40)
Exit the roundabout onto A66
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Kemplay Bank/A6
Continue to follow A6
Go through 1 roundabout
Turn left onto Brougham
Slight right onto Wetheriggs
Follow the road.
Hospitality
Elevenses can be provided at no extra cost, which will consist of tea/coffee and a light bite.
After shoot dinner can also be arrange in the local village pub upon request at an extra cost of price per head.
Topography
Topography
The Estate enjoys beautifully rolling landscapes, with the Pennies providing a spectacular backdrop, with excellent contours for presenting pheasants. The ground rises from 90 meters to 148 meters above sea level.
About the hosts
It’s is a family run business with myself running the drives and my daughters hosting.
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Reviews
Mr. Felix Field
We had a great day at Melkinthorpe, it is a shoot with a lovely family feel set in beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend and will hope to visit again.