Cloth of Gold

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to put on our Open Shoot on Sunday 27 September 2026.

This is an open invitation to all Archers (target or otherwise) to participate in our field shoot.

If you would like to experience traditional archery in a woodland setting, Cloth of Gold Field Archery Club is arranging an Introduction to field archery, open to all experienced archers (no beginners please).

You must be an experienced archer affiliated with the EFAA, Archery GB or another archery association.

We hold this day for those who do not normally participate in field archery,
but we also welcome other experienced field archers from clubs other than NFAS.

Please arrive by 09:30 am for registration and briefing prior to a 10 am sharp start. The finish will depend on how many attend, but you are free to leave whenever it is safe to do so.

Participants take part in groups of no more than 5 which includes one Cloth of Gold member.

There are many deep ponds in the wood, and we use these to make the shoot more challenging, but it does mean that there are steps and slopes to be navigated and is therefore not suitable for anyone with difficulty walking.

The cost for the day is £10 for both Seniors and Juniors (under 18)

No compound bows or crossbows are allowed due to the short distances involved in this shoot as it reflects realistic hunting distances (generally under 30m).

No Broadheads or Bodkins.

Bring a packed lunch and wear sturdy shoes/boots.

To book a place or for further information, please email Sandy Marwick at shootbookings.cofg@gmail.com 

If a member of your club is organising a group, then you only need to advise them of your intention to attend.

We are located at Stable Wood, Red Lion Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire HP2 6EZ http://www.clothofgold.org/directions/

The New Cloth of Gold Bowhunter Challenge. The main change to this shoot is there is no negative scoring.

Prebook and prepay only.
Full catering.
No sights, compounds or crossbows.

Dogs welcome but must be on leads.

Contact for booking the shoot is by email ShootBookings.CofG@gmail.com. When booking please give contact details.

Cost is £10 for Seniors and free for Juniors (under 18)

The format for the Bow Hunter Challenge will be, 2 X 20. There may be more.

Shot from the red and yellow pegs only.

First time round: 2 arrows at each target from the red peg for a score of

10 for a kill and

2 for a wound and

0 for a miss.

Second time round 1 arrow at each target shot from the yellow peg for a score of

20 for a kill or

5 for a wound and

0 for a miss.

Bow Classes

Class 1 – Bows should be natural material. Arrows must be made of wood and shot over the back of the hand.

Class 2 – Bows, which are shot off the shelf. Arrow rests, sights, and stabilizers are not allowed. The arrows must be made of wood.

Class 3 – Bows, which may be equipped with an elevated arrow rest or shelf and/or a stabilizer up to 12″ in length and Plunger button. Carbon arrows. At least one finger must touch the arrow nock.

Please note, Horse Bows that use wooden arrows are in class 1 and Horse Bows that use carbon arrows are in class 3.