The Sporting Lodge Journal

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

Patagonia outdoor clothing, featuring a hiker in a yellow jacket exploring a mountainous landscape with mist and dramatic peaks. Perfect gear for adventurous and rugged terrains.

Patagonia: There's Something in the Air...

Patagonia’s Nano-Air technology is a classic example of their ethos, to improve, innovate and refine everything that they do. Thanks are also due to a design team who live the...

Patagonia: There's Something in the Air...

Patagonia’s Nano-Air technology is a classic example of their ethos, to improve, innovate and refine everything that they do. Thanks are also due to a design team who live the...

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Climbers resting on a cliff edge wearing Patagonia gear with a panoramic view of forested mountains under a clear blue sky.

Introducing Patagonia: Why This Outdoor Brand I...

Table of Contents Yvon Chouinard: Founder and Outdoor Pioneer From Reusable Pitons to Functional Outdoor Clothing Why the Name 'Patagonia'? Climbing, Surfing, and Fly-Fishing: Patagonia’s Core Values Environmental Leadership and...

Introducing Patagonia: Why This Outdoor Brand I...

Table of Contents Yvon Chouinard: Founder and Outdoor Pioneer From Reusable Pitons to Functional Outdoor Clothing Why the Name 'Patagonia'? Climbing, Surfing, and Fly-Fishing: Patagonia’s Core Values Environmental Leadership and...

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Royal Cheshire Show

Shooting Instructor's Day Off To The Royal Ches...

It’s a bad sign when your day off work starts with an early morning. But, if you are planning a visit to The Royal Cheshire County Fair, I highly recommended...

Shooting Instructor's Day Off To The Royal Ches...

It’s a bad sign when your day off work starts with an early morning. But, if you are planning a visit to The Royal Cheshire County Fair, I highly recommended...

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Brett Davies

Introducing - Brett Davies

The Sporting Lodge would like to give a warm welcome to our new blog contributor Brett Davies. Brett is a highly experienced game and clay pigeon shooting instructor at North...

Introducing - Brett Davies

The Sporting Lodge would like to give a warm welcome to our new blog contributor Brett Davies. Brett is a highly experienced game and clay pigeon shooting instructor at North...

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Clay Pigeon Shooting Glasses

Clay Pigeon Shooting Glasses

When clay shooting, it is always advisory to wear glasses to protect your eyes from fragments of broken clay. They are also extremely useful for improving visibility in different outdoor...

Clay Pigeon Shooting Glasses

When clay shooting, it is always advisory to wear glasses to protect your eyes from fragments of broken clay. They are also extremely useful for improving visibility in different outdoor...

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Group of Professional Clay Pigeon Shooters

What Are the Key Things to Consider When Clay P...

Stance It is important to stand comfortably when shooting, but positioning and angle is essential too. The front foot generally should be pointing to where you are going to shoot,...

What Are the Key Things to Consider When Clay P...

Stance It is important to stand comfortably when shooting, but positioning and angle is essential too. The front foot generally should be pointing to where you are going to shoot,...

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Fred Whitehurst - at the English Open Sporting Championship

Fred Whitehurst - at the English Open Sporting ...

I mentioned in my intro blog that I was going to be taking part in the English Open Sporting Championship, so I thought I would update you on how it...

Fred Whitehurst - at the English Open Sporting ...

I mentioned in my intro blog that I was going to be taking part in the English Open Sporting Championship, so I thought I would update you on how it...

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Gun Cleaning Accessories

Cleaning a Gun in Six Simple Steps:

Fred Whitehurst talks gun cleaning – Cleaning a Gun in Six Simple Steps: Dismantle the gun and wipe down with a cloth to remove any grease from handling the gun....

Cleaning a Gun in Six Simple Steps:

Fred Whitehurst talks gun cleaning – Cleaning a Gun in Six Simple Steps: Dismantle the gun and wipe down with a cloth to remove any grease from handling the gun....

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Shooting Enthusiast Fred Whitehurst

Introducing - Fred Whitehurst

Meet Fred Whitehurst, our newest Blog Contributor for The Sporting Lodge. Hi, I’m Fred Whitehurst, a 17 year old shooting enthusiast. My Dad introduced me to game shooting at a...

Introducing - Fred Whitehurst

Meet Fred Whitehurst, our newest Blog Contributor for The Sporting Lodge. Hi, I’m Fred Whitehurst, a 17 year old shooting enthusiast. My Dad introduced me to game shooting at a...

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