Excellent!
Excellent shooting ground with lots of trap variety. Really friendly and helpful staff. Instruction from Justin and the team is top notch.

Ashcombe Shooting Ground is a premier shooting destination located in Devon, offering clay target shooting for over 30 years. The company provides a diverse range of services, including shooting experiences, practice sessions, and competitive events, catering to all skill levels from beginners to experienced shooters. With more than 100 automatic clay traps on-site, Ashcombe Shooting Ground ensures a variety of target presentations to enhance the shooting experience. Targeting outdoor enthusiasts and individuals looking for recreational shooting activities, Ashcombe Shooting Ground emphasizes a welcoming environment for all participants. The company is committed to providing quality instruction and facilities, making it an ideal choice for those interested in developing their shooting skills or simply enjoying a day out in the South West.
Reviewers consistently praise Ashcombe Shooting Ground for its excellent shooting experiences and welcoming atmosphere. Many customers highlight the high-quality instruction provided by staff members like Justin and Don, noting their friendly and supportive approach, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the sessions.
The variety of targets and beautiful woodland setting also receive commendations, contributing to a memorable outing. People appreciate the relaxed environment, making it suitable for both novices and families. With no significant complaints surfacing, the overall sentiment reflects a strong satisfaction among visitors. Ashcombe Shooting Ground is highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a day of shooting.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
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Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 5.0 | 64 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Jul 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | 5.0 | 5 |
| Oct 24 | 5.0 | 5 |
| Nov 24 | 5.0 | 6 |
| Dec 24 | 5.0 | 4 |
| Jan 25 | 4.8 | 4 |
| Feb 25 | 5.0 | 5 |
| Mar 25 | 4.8 | 6 |
| Apr 25 | 5.0 | 6 |
| May 25 | 5.0 | 5 |
| Jun 25 | 4.8 | 5 |
| Jul 25 | 5.0 | 3 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 64 most recent reviews.
“Went for a shooting lesson, Don was very helpful and easygoing , enjoyed the session and will be back for practice, m...”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Outdoor Activities.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Trend | Reviews |
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| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | −1% | 64 | |
| 3.1 out of 5 (fair) | 50 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | 25 | |
| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 0% | 343 | |
| 2.5 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 2.2 out of 5 (poor) | — | 85 | |
| 1.7 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 1.3 out of 5 (poor) | — | 60 |
Bottom line: Ashcombe Shooting Ground is #2 of 5 on overall rating in this group.
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Excellent shooting ground with lots of trap variety. Really friendly and helpful staff. Instruction from Justin and the team is top notch.
Justin was really good and covered just about every target and spent good time setting up the comb on my gun stock that made all the difference.
Efficient, welcoming reception. Able & friendly coach who helped my 2 teenagers relax and then created a mini-competition for a bit of inter-sibling rivalry to maintain focus and interest. All equipment was of good quality and the ground was extremely well equipped. Will be coming again. 5 stars
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Me and Leo really enjoyed our morning with Justin, he learnt a lot in a short amount of time, and started to hit the clays with ease Kind regards paul
Always pleasant and helpful great facilities also
Very helpful
Excellent tuition
Don is very patient,l am getting there!
Excellent morning out.Very welcoming when we arrived.Never done clay pigeon shooting before but Justin our tutor for the morning couldn’t have been more helpful in explaining everything and helping us throughout the session.Definitely look forward to going back next time we are down for another holiday.
Amazing place, always try to go once a month, staff very friendly and always giving tips on how to become a better shooter. Definitely recommend.
Great day and excellent tuition from our tutor Don, had a complete beginner hitting pairs in 1 lesson!
Justin the GB archery instructor managed in the space of an hour to teach me and my two young adult children how to hold and use a bow safely and correctly and to hit the centre zone of the target. We learned safety in approaching and removing arrows from the target but above all he made it a fun experience which we would be happy to repeat if we are ever down in Dawlish again. Thank you Justin and all at Ascombe Shooting Ground
Thoroughly enjoyable experience with great instructor 22.07.23. The whole session was built around our enjoyment and making sure we actually hit the Clay's. Plenty of enthusiasm and laughs all round and some successes. Stopped for lunch and totally recommend the burger. All staff very friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for something different to try would recommend you give this a go. Thanks guys, Rachel and Chris
Had a great evening at Ashcombe, It was only my second time clay shooting and I had really good guidance from Don, and Justin, which helped me improve immediately. All round great experience, had a cheeky beer after the shoot as well! great facilities and would highly recommend.
What a great place to learn to shoot! Lots of different targets and some of the views are incredible. The registered shoots are extremely well organised and offers targets that will challenge all classes. Just a lovely ground with fantastic, staff, food and shooting!
Ashcombe Shooting Ground is a premier shooting destination located in Devon, offering clay target shooting for over 30 years. The company provides a diverse range of services, including shooting experiences, practice sessions, and competitive events, catering to all skill levels from beginners to experienced shooters. With more than 100 automatic clay traps on-site, Ashcombe Shooting Ground ensures a variety of target presentations to enhance the shooting experience. Targeting outdoor enthusiasts and individuals looking for recreational shooting activities, Ashcombe Shooting Ground emphasizes a welcoming environment for all participants. The company is committed to providing quality instruction and facilities, making it an ideal choice for those interested in developing their shooting skills or simply enjoying a day out in the South West.
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