Shooting Estate Spotlight: Coniston Estate – Skipton, Yorkshire
Summary: Shooting at Coniston Estate, Skipton, Yorkshire
Coniston Estate near Skipton is one of Yorkshire’s premier shooting destinations, home to a CPSA Premier Plus clay ground set within a 1,400-acre country estate. Its unique appeal lies in combining world-class clay layouts—including grouse butts, a high tower, skeet and trap—with the hospitality of The Coniston Hotel, spa, and 24-acre lake. It’s ideal both for sharpening skills before live quarry days and for welcoming newcomers in a friendly, professional setting.
What to wear: Layer for the Dales’ changeable weather—wicking base, warm mid-layer, waterproof field coat, and robust trousers. Safety gear (eye and ear protection) and muted country colours are standard.
Footwear focus: Good boots are essential on Coniston’s mix of gravel tracks, wet pasture and heather banks. Waterproof leather lace-ups or tall country boots with strong grip and ankle support are ideal. Pair with merino socks, and break boots in before a full day.
Key takeaway: Coniston offers a rare combination—top-tier shooting facilities, Yorkshire Dales scenery, and estate-level hospitality. Dress smart, choose your boots wisely, and you’ll be free to focus on your shooting rather than your footing.
