The South West Shooting School is situated in an idyllic wooded valley in the heart of the glorious Devon countryside just a couple of miles from the seaside resort of Ilfracombe and five miles from the pretty market town of Barnstaple.

The ground is very well established, having been owned and run by Ian Cawthorne since 1986. Ian is rated as one of the finest and most experienced coaches in the country. He is a Senior C.P.S.A qualified coach and a member of the Institute of Clay Shooting Instructors. He has represented his county many times at both English and F.I.T.A.S.C. sporting disciplines and won several county championship events. He is also an experienced game shot and coach having instructed at numerous top class high bird shoots.