Danby Moors

Danby Moors, Esk Valley, Nr Whitby (North York Moors) - 2014 season

The Danby Moors extend over 11,000 acres of beautiful heather moorland. The scenery is quite breathtaking and the attractive fishing port of Whitby lies approximately 10 miles to the east.

The moor is divided in to two, north (Danby Low Moor) and south (Danby High Moor) of the upper Esk valley and the driven grouse shooting is let by the day. The moor is butted so that two or three days can be let consecutively.

The Danby Moors are enjoying a real renaissance, following a record year in 2012, and there is a good population of healthy birds across all the moorland

The bag for the day is between 80 and 150 brace dependant on the time of the season, the shooting commencing in late August and running through to the end of October. (100/150 brace days in August/September and 80 to 100 brace days in later September/October)

The price is £180 per brace (inclusive of VAT, and all hospitality) with 10% allowable before overages, which will always be discussed prior to the event.

There are several lunch huts on the moor and catering is provided for locally, using local produce.

The day is hosted by the resident agent (Robert Sword) or the head Keeper (Peter Snaith) and the day is managed in as relaxed a fashion as is possible.

Further details can be found on the Dawnay Sporting website or by contacting Robert Sword