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From the
north: M1 to M25 Jun. 6A. M25 to M3 Jun. 12. M3 to A322 Jun. 3. Follow A322 dual carriageway
to a roundabout, then straight over and through West End for 2 miles
into Bisley village. 600yds after Bisley village green
(on left) take right turn at traffic lights onto Queens Rd. Follow Queens Rd for 1 mile into
woodland road and behind Century range. After sharp bend to left the
entrance to Bisley camp is on the right. See the map on WWW.MULTIMAP.CO.UK
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Name of Range:
Bisley
Ranges
Location:
National Shooting
Centre, Bisley Camp, Brookwood, Surrey. GU24 0PB.
Type:
Land owned by
National Rifle Association, National Smallbore Rifle Association and Ministry
of Defence.
Number of Targets:
Fullbore ranges:
Century has 108 targets from 300yds to 600yds. Stickledown has 50 targets
from 800yds to 1200yds.
Terrain:
Century is flat
and grassy, with some boggy areas during winter. Stickledown slopes down
from right to left, and has more heather and scrubland.
Firing Points:
Generally excellent
grass firing points. 300yds is a little crampt in parts but 500 and 600yds
are first class. On Stickledown the firing points are stepped up the hill
and elevated in parts.
Facilities:
Bisley Camp
has the best facilities in the world for shooters and their guests. There
are several places to stay and eat on the camp. Contact the NRA at www.nra.org.uk
Range direction:
North west
Prevailing conditions:
Very variable
conditions throughout the year. Wind in summer usually comes from the
south west so across the range left to right. Wind on Stickledown can
be very strong and on Century can be light and fickle.
Flora and Fauna:
The danger area
is designated as a special conservation area and several rare plant and
animal species have been identified. The woodland is home to the usual
wildlife and the occasional deer is spotted. The camp has many sweet chestnut
trees and has a tree planting scheme.
Civilian Clubs:
Many civilian clubs use Bisley as
their home range. Some of the clubs that have clubhouses
include Surrey RA, North London RC, Ibis RC, LMRA, Artists RC, Army TRC
and British Commonwealth RC.
Nearest Pub:
Several clubhouses
in the camp with licensed bar. Some are members only. London & Middlesex
RA allows YRA members. Surrey RA allows non-members. English XX Club is
open during May Open meeting and July Imperial meeting. Jenny's and National
Clay Shooting Centre do a good trade in breakfasts and snacks.
DIRECTIONS:
Brought
to you by the Yorkshire Rifle Association www.yorkshire-ra.org.uk