May 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/