Weald Shooting School
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Weald Shooting School
Poachers Cottage, Arundel
# Weald Shooting School
The Weald Shooting School, located above Arundel on the Sussex Downs, is a specialist clay and game shooting instruction centre operated by Dougie Rae, an instructor with over 35 years of teaching experience. Situated within a 1,000-acre private estate, the school offers varied shooting landscapes and targets suitable for all ability levels.
The business serves a diverse clientele, from absolute beginners taking their first steps in shooting to experienced shots seeking technical refinement or preparation for formal game shooting days. This includes solo learners, small groups of up to eight shooting guests, and individuals requiring specialist coaching before attending double gun days or organised shoots.
What distinguishes the Weald Shooting School is Dougie Rae's exceptional experience combined with the exceptional venue. The extensive private estate provides multiple shooting environments in a single location, allowing instructors to tailor lessons to individual requirements rather than working within rigid course structures. The school's flexibility—offering bespoke day structures and accommodating both one-to-one and group formats—demonstrates a client-focused approach. Rather than operating as a high-volume commercial facility, the school prioritises personalised instruction and technique development. The philosophy encapsulated in their tagline, "One Touch Of Nature Is Good For The Soul," reflects an emphasis on the complete shooting experience set within the natural landscape of the South Downs, rather than purely technical instruction.
The Weald Shooting School, located above Arundel on the Sussex Downs, is a specialist clay and game shooting instruction centre operated by Dougie Rae, an instructor with over 35 years of teaching experience. Situated within a 1,000-acre private estate, the school offers varied shooting landscapes and targets suitable for all ability levels.
The business serves a diverse clientele, from absolute beginners taking their first steps in shooting to experienced shots seeking technical refinement or preparation for formal game shooting days. This includes solo learners, small groups of up to eight shooting guests, and individuals requiring specialist coaching before attending double gun days or organised shoots.
What distinguishes the Weald Shooting School is Dougie Rae's exceptional experience combined with the exceptional venue. The extensive private estate provides multiple shooting environments in a single location, allowing instructors to tailor lessons to individual requirements rather than working within rigid course structures. The school's flexibility—offering bespoke day structures and accommodating both one-to-one and group formats—demonstrates a client-focused approach. Rather than operating as a high-volume commercial facility, the school prioritises personalised instruction and technique development. The philosophy encapsulated in their tagline, "One Touch Of Nature Is Good For The Soul," reflects an emphasis on the complete shooting experience set within the natural landscape of the South Downs, rather than purely technical instruction.
Services offered
One-to-one clay shooting lessonsGroup clay shooting lessonsBeginner clay shooting tuitionAdvanced shot refresher lessonsGame shooting instructionPre-shoot coachingSmall group shooting daysDouble gun day preparation