GunGuy Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 My other half has now got her silver pig 20....... We are off to Durham in north east on Thursday to visit passport office and as she is desperate to use her gun for the first time, I wondered whether anybody knows of a clay ground up that direction..... .? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Spennymoor is the closest ( I think ?) That's only open on a wed night and sun morn ?? Edited January 8, 2013 by mad1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mm yeah Spennymoor. There is UsworthGun Club in Washington too but have never been there, or Bywell shooting ground http://www.bywellshootingground.co.uk/ http://www.northeastshooting.co.uk/clubs.html Kind regards Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Don't know of one open on a Thursday in winter. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunGuy Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Was a bit of a long shot.... Thanks for input guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 AFAIK the only shooting grounds in the area which would be open on a Thursday would be Bywell (which accessible from the A69). Theres also Steve Smiths Shooting Ground in Dinnington near Newcastle Airport but thats closed on Thursdays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 AFAIK the only shooting grounds in the area which would be open on a Thursday would be Bywell (which accessible from the A69). Theres also Steve Smiths Shooting Ground in Dinnington near Newcastle Airport but thats closed on Thursdays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) AFAIK the only shooting grounds in the area which would be open on a Thursday would be Bywell (which accessible from the A69). Theres also Steve Smiths Shooting Ground in Dinnington near Newcastle Airport but thats closed on Thursdays A69? its just off the A1 between the A1 and the A696 Are you sure?? Edited January 9, 2013 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Steve Smiths Shooting Ground Address: Horton Grange Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Dinnington NE13 7AB Phone:01661 822444 Hours: Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Thursday Closed Friday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm A69? its just off the A1 between the A1 and the A696 Are you sure?? You know what it is, i've never been there! While driving along the A69 i saw the sign for 'Bywell' so i asked a shooting friend of mine who was in the car if thats where 'Bywell Shooting Ground' is and he gave me the old 'well durrrr' look. Having looked on Google Earth 'Bywell' and 'Bywell Shooting Ground' are a good 20 miles apart!! So i don't know if he was just pulling my leg or he is full of **** I'll be quizzing him on Saturday! Edited January 9, 2013 by Breastman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yep at least 35 miles apart. Many made this mistake when the world DTL Championships were held there in 2004. Quite a few booked hotels or B&B`s near Bywell, just off the A69 to find they had quite a journey to shoot. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grousemoor Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Bywell is open for practice on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays...skeet, dtl, sporttrap, etc. open other days for sales except Mon + Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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