Kepwick Shoot

At Kepwick, Guns are welcomed as friends rather than customers. The day is fully catered and designed to be relaxed, generous and memorable. It starts with a breakfast of bacon rolls, freshly brewed coffee or tea before heading to the drives. Traditional elevenses and snacks are served, together with a full selection of soft drinks and alcoholic refreshments.

Following a day's sport over some of Yorkshire's finest high-bird terrain, lunch is served in the estate's unique charcoal grill room and prepared by your host. A typical menu features locally sourced 8oz ribeye steak, chips and peas, followed by a cheese board, port and cigars. Additional guests can be accommodated. Changing facilities, hot showers and transfers to and from the railway station can all be included.

High pheasants will be driven from the hillside, offering challenging shooting. The birds are within range but will test and reward the capabilities of a competent team. A typical day consists of four drives, each planned to showcase the estate and deliver memorable shooting against the backdrop of the spectacular North Yorkshire Moors. We also offer slightly lower ground yet still challenging driven days.

Set on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park, Kepwick's drives make full use of the estate's moor-edge woodlands, steep banks and dramatic natural contours to present high pheasants against a backdrop of some of North Yorkshire's most spectacular scenery. Each drive offers far-reaching views across the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the surrounding countryside, making the day as visually rewarding as it is sporting.

Kepwick sits on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, in an area of exceptional landscape and environmental value. Extensive tree planting projects have been undertaken across the estate, helping to enhance biodiversity and strengthen the natural character of the shoot.

The estate has participated in many stewardship initiatives, including ELS, HLS, Woodland Management and Countryside Stewardship schemes, reflecting a long-term commitment to responsible land management and conservation.

As a member of Trusted Game, Kepwick is committed to the highest standards of game management, sustainability and provenance, ensuring that the countryside, wildlife and shooting traditions are carefully preserved for future generations.

Every shoot day at Kepwick is personally hosted and organised by Alex and Helen Guthe, ensuring a warm, friendly and highly personal experience from start to finish. There is a strong emphasis on quality, attention to detail and genuine hospitality.

Rather than treating guests as customers, Alex and Helen prefer to welcome each team as friends. From breakfast on arrival through to lunch and port at the end of the day, every aspect of the experience is designed to help Guns and their guests feel at home, unwind and enjoy some of the finest shooting and hospitality North Yorkshire has to offer.

We are 5 minutes from the A19, 20 Minutes from the A1 and 15 minutes away from the East Coast Mainline Northallerton.

Kepwick Shoot has been part of our family's heritage for over 110 years. While shooting has long been established on the estate, the shoot as it is known today was carefully developed during the late 1980s, evolving into a low-key yet high-quality sporting experience.

Since 2009, the shoot has been run directly by the owner, ensuring a hands-on and personal approach to every day.

By limiting the number of days we offer we are able to concentrate on what matters most: presenting sporting birds over beautiful countryside, welcoming guests as friends, and creating enjoyable days that people look forward to returning to year after year.

If you have a particular date in mind that is not shown in our availability, please do get in touch. We would be delighted to discuss your requirements.