Guided Clay Shooting in Cambridge
Guided clay shooting with Richard beside you. Enjoy an accompanied sporting round, explore different targets and build confidence on the shooting ground.
This applies to every shooter taking part. Guns are not supplied or available to hire through this package.
Guided clay shooting for shotgun owners
Guided clay shooting gives you experienced company as you put your skills into practice with your own shotgun. Perhaps you have completed a few lessons, recently bought your first gun or would feel more comfortable visiting a shooting ground with someone beside you.
Richard accompanies you around the stands, helps you consider each target and offers practical pointers throughout your round. Come alone for individual attention or book with a friend who also has their own shotgun and valid shotgun certificate.
You should already have some shooting experience and be able to handle your shotgun safely. The aim is to build confidence, understand different presentations and become more comfortable shooting independently.
Do not have your own gun or shotgun certificate? Choose our clay pigeon shooting experiences or contact Richard about individual shooting tuition. The guided-round package is for existing certificate holders bringing their own guns.
Three steps to a more confident sporting round
Discuss your experience
Begin with a conversation about your shooting, the targets you enjoy and anything you find difficult. Richard explains the visit and the ground’s safety rules before your round begins.
Look at the target together
Discuss the clay’s line and speed, where you first see it and how you intend to approach the shot. Ask questions and develop a considered routine as you move between different stands.
Put your skills into practice
Shoot with practical feedback along the way. Finish by discussing what went well and identifying useful areas to practise on your next independent visit.
Guided clay shooting prices and booking
Essential booking requirements
Every participant must bring their own suitable shotgun and valid shotgun certificate. Both shooters must meet these requirements when booking the two-person option.
No gun hire is included or offered with this package. If you need a gun supplied or do not hold a shotgun certificate, please choose a shooting experience or discuss a lesson with Richard before booking.
Both booking options include up to 90 minutes with Richard. Choose your preferred date and time using the relevant booking button below.
Guided round for one
Total guiding fee for one shooter
- Up to 90 minutes with Richard
- Personal support around the stands
- Target discussion and practical pointers
- A short review and suggested next steps
£20 deposit when booking.
Remaining guiding balance: £30 on the day.
Clays and cartridges are extra.
Guided round for two
£35 per person when sharing
- Up to 90 minutes with Richard
- An accompanied round for you and a friend
- Target discussion and support for both shooters
- A short review and suggested next steps
£30 total deposit when booking.
Remaining guiding balance: £40 total on the day.
Clays and cartridges are extra for each shooter.
Your deposit forms part of the guiding fee. Clays and cartridges are charged separately. Around 50 clays per person is suggested, depending on the pace of the round and time available. This is not an included or guaranteed allocation. Shooting costs and cartridge arrangements will be confirmed before your visit.
Support for your next independent shooting step
This service suits shotgun owners who can already handle their guns safely but would appreciate company and guidance around a sporting layout. You may be moving on from initial lessons, returning after a break or visiting a ground beyond your usual club.
You do not need to be an experienced competition shooter. Richard helps you consider different targets, understand shooting-ground etiquette and enjoy practising with your own gun.
For background before your visit, explore our Guns & Clays Shooting School and clay shooting advice and guides.
What every shooter needs to bring
- Your own suitable shotgun.
- Your valid shotgun certificate.
- Suitable hearing protection, shooting glasses and a cap.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy outdoor footwear.
- Suitable cartridges, with supply arrangements and the ground’s current requirements agreed beforehand.
Tell Richard about any access requirements before booking so the suitability of the ground can be discussed. Read your confirmation for the meeting point and check our contact and shooting location information. The office address is not the shooting location.
The CPSA’s shooting safety guidance provides useful background about safe habits and eye and hearing protection.
Guided sporting rounds and caddied clay shooting
Other grounds may describe accompanied shooting as “guided sporting”, “caddied shooting” or “guided clay rounds”. Requirements vary between providers. Our guided clay shooting package specifically requires every shooter to hold a valid shotgun certificate and bring their own shotgun.
At Guns & Clays, Richard accompanies you around the stands, discusses the targets and offers practical feedback as you shoot. For concentrated work on gun mount, gun fit or a persistent technical problem, a dedicated lesson may be more suitable.
A sporting layout offers varied clay presentations. To understand how sporting differs from skeet or trap, see the CPSA guide to clay shooting disciplines. BASC also provides an introduction to clay shooting and getting started.
Guided clay shooting FAQs
Do I need my own shotgun and shotgun certificate?
Yes — both are required. Every participant must bring their own suitable shotgun and valid shotgun certificate. This applies to both people on a two-person booking.
Can you supply or hire me a shotgun?
No. Guns are not supplied or hired through this package. If you need a gun provided, choose a shooting experience or contact Richard about individual tuition.
Can I book for a friend without a shotgun certificate?
Not on this package. Both participants must have their own shotguns and valid shotgun certificates. Contact Richard to discuss a suitable experience or lesson for your friend.
How much deposit do I pay?
One shooter pays a £20 deposit towards the £50 guiding fee, leaving £30 on the day. Two shooters pay a £30 total deposit towards the £70 guiding fee, leaving £40 total on the day. Clays and cartridges are additional.
How long does the guided round last?
The guiding fee covers up to 90 minutes. Around 50 clays per person is suggested, with the pace influenced by target discussions, stand availability and the support required.
Are clays and cartridges included?
No. The booking price covers guiding only. Clays and cartridges are charged separately. Costs and cartridge arrangements will be confirmed before your visit.
Where does the shooting take place?
Near Cambridge in Cambridgeshire. Your booking confirmation includes the meeting point and arrival instructions. Please follow those instructions rather than travelling to the office address.
Book your guided clay shooting round
Please book only if every shooter has their own shotgun and valid shotgun certificate. Choose your option, select an available date and pay your deposit.
