The Sporting Lodge Journal

Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.

Gun cleaning kit with brushes, rods, and cloths in a foam-padded case.

Why Is Regular Gun Maintenance Essential?

Following the end of the shooting season, we explain the importance of keeping your kit clean and in top condition. Equally as important as the rules & routines that surround...

Why Is Regular Gun Maintenance Essential?

Following the end of the shooting season, we explain the importance of keeping your kit clean and in top condition. Equally as important as the rules & routines that surround...

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Walkers With Backpacks of Fjallraven Expedition

EVENT - City To Valley Walk - 30/07/22

Join Fjallraven Manchester as we re-connect with nature through a largely traffic-free escape from the city to the tranquil Mersey Valley. Stage 1 of the GM Ringway. Are you ready...

EVENT - City To Valley Walk - 30/07/22

Join Fjallraven Manchester as we re-connect with nature through a largely traffic-free escape from the city to the tranquil Mersey Valley. Stage 1 of the GM Ringway. Are you ready...

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Two men in summer clothing sitting on a dock, one playfully splashing water with his foot, with a wooden boat in the background.

Top 5 Summer Essentials

Table of Contents T-shirts Shorts Caps Sandals Hip bags SHOP ALL With temperatures soaring and BBQs pending we have collated a selection of summer essentials that are not just fashionable,...

Top 5 Summer Essentials

Table of Contents T-shirts Shorts Caps Sandals Hip bags SHOP ALL With temperatures soaring and BBQs pending we have collated a selection of summer essentials that are not just fashionable,...

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Clay Shooting with Beretta Shotgun Wearing Ear Protectors

Clay Days

As the popularity of Clay shooting surges, how does it stack up to the real thing? Over the past few decades, simulated game days have grown in popularity, something not...

Clay Days

As the popularity of Clay shooting surges, how does it stack up to the real thing? Over the past few decades, simulated game days have grown in popularity, something not...

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Text "THE BEST OF BRITISH BRANDS" in white on a maroon background with a white British Royal coat of arms.

The Best Of British Brands

In celebration of the Queens Platinum Jubilee, we are showcasing the best of British brands that we stock here at The Sporting Lodge. Britain has produced some of the greatest...

The Best Of British Brands

In celebration of the Queens Platinum Jubilee, we are showcasing the best of British brands that we stock here at The Sporting Lodge. Britain has produced some of the greatest...

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Fjallraven hunting gear in action, featuring a hunter aiming through a rifle scope. High-performance outdoor apparel designed for serious hunters in rugged environments.

Fjallraven: Conscious Hunting

Fjällräven’s philosophy of “conscious hunting” prioritises respect for nature and the ecosystem. Their hunting gear offers thoughtful durability, quiet performance and layered versatility—designed for hunters who value ethical, long-lasting kit...

Fjallraven: Conscious Hunting

Fjällräven’s philosophy of “conscious hunting” prioritises respect for nature and the ecosystem. Their hunting gear offers thoughtful durability, quiet performance and layered versatility—designed for hunters who value ethical, long-lasting kit...

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A man dressed in traditional shooting attire carrying a shotgun and walking along a path in the countryside, with the text "Westley Richards England 1812" above.

What Makes Westley Richards a Leading Name in B...

Westley Richards is one of the oldest surviving traditional gun and rifle makers in the world. Their name is an assurance of premium quality and uncompromising function. These days Westley...

What Makes Westley Richards a Leading Name in B...

Westley Richards is one of the oldest surviving traditional gun and rifle makers in the world. Their name is an assurance of premium quality and uncompromising function. These days Westley...

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Assorted colourful polo shirts with the Ralph Lauren logo, displayed on a rack in a classic car.

Why Is Polo Ralph Lauren Clothing So Widely Rec...

Some brands stand out because of their colour palettes, others because of their quality craftsmanship, and a few for their rich backstory. In Polo Ralph Lauren, you find a rare...

Why Is Polo Ralph Lauren Clothing So Widely Rec...

Some brands stand out because of their colour palettes, others because of their quality craftsmanship, and a few for their rich backstory. In Polo Ralph Lauren, you find a rare...

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Brady Bag in a natural setting, featuring a classic canvas and leather design. High-quality, durable bags perfect for outdoor and everyday use.

The Real Brady Bunch

Brady brothers John and Albert started their company in Birmingham in 1887. In the beginning they earned a living making leather gun cases, though over the years their expertise was...

The Real Brady Bunch

Brady brothers John and Albert started their company in Birmingham in 1887. In the beginning they earned a living making leather gun cases, though over the years their expertise was...

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