There are many different types of archery. Listed below are a few details about some of them to give you an idea of what is involved.

This is what many people consider when they think of Archery. It involves shooting arrows at targets placed at distances of up to 100 yards or 90 metres.

There are many different rounds at a range of distances, something to suit everyone. You can shoot from 3 dozen arrows up to 12 dozen with distances varying from as little as 10yds up to 100yds.

Target Archery at Lilleshall, Shropshire.

This type of archery may appeal to the more adventurous, it is the closest to hunting with a bow that you can get in this country.

It has many challenges including shooting at unknown distances, shooting up or down hills and through trees in varying light and weather conditions.

Clout is shooting involves shooting at a target marked out on the ground. A flag marks the center of the target and the scoring zones are measured out using a rope attached to the flag.

Clout shooting is undertaken at much greater distances than target archery. Gents shoot at a target at 180 yards and ladies at 140 yards.

Archery Golf - Involves completing a round shooting at targets marked on the ground instead of trying to put a gold ball into a hole.

Archery Darts - Basically a game of darts using a specially marked archery target and a bow and arrows.