LOUTH ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
One Hour to Stick the Throw: Axe & Knife Throwing at Back 2 Bear
A focused, one-hour session at Back 2 Bear where nationally recognised instructors teach axe, knife, hatchet and Norse hawk throwing — a concise guide to what to expect.
One Hour to Stick the Throw: Axe & Knife Throwing at Back 2 Bear.
On the range at Back 2 Bear in Louth you trade polish for precision: under the direction of nationally recognised Range Masters you’ll learn the small, repeatable motions that make an axe or knife find its mark. The attraction bills itself as one of the UK’s premier ranges, offering a technique-first lesson that gets most people into the target within minutes. This guide explains what to expect during the one‑hour session and how the operator structures skill progression for newcomers and confident throwers alike.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Nationally recognised Range Masters
Sessions are led by nationally recognised Range Masters and instructors who focus on technique so participants stick their throws reliably—teaching safety, stance and release rather than relying on brute force.
A weapon for every thrower
The range supplies a variety of implements — axes, hatchets, knives and Norse hawks — and different weights of axe so each thrower can find the tool that suits their size and technique. For those who demonstrate competency, instruction can progress to throwing knives.
Surprisingly quick to pick up
Most people are able to get an axe into a target within their first five to ten throws, making this a compact, reward-rich activity for groups and individuals looking for tangible progress in a single session.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The experience is tightly focused: a one‑hour session under expert supervision where safety and repeated technique drills form the core of the flow. Expect a safety briefing and hands‑on coaching, then steady practice with progressively heavier or lighter axes and, for competent participants, an opportunity to move on to knives and other implements. The instructors emphasise repeatable mechanics over strength, so the session is as much about learning a skill as it is about scoring hits.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
One‑hour, instructor‑led sessions that move from briefing and basic technique drills to target practice; the operator supplies different weights of axes and other implements and will advance competent participants to knives.
The range supplies axes, hatchets, knives and Norse hawks in a range of weights so participants do not need to bring throwing implements.
Sessions are technique-focused and instructor-led; expect hands-on coaching and supervised progression rather than reliance on strength.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a session?
Sessions run for one hour.
What is the minimum age?
Minimum age is 10 years old.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
No — the range supplies different weights of axes and a variety of implements; competent participants may be introduced to knives by instructors.
How quickly will I learn to stick the axe?
Most people are able to get an axe into a target within their first five to ten throws under instructor guidance.
Where do I meet for the session?
Meet at the Back 2 Bear Reception prior to your session.
Is strength required to throw successfully?
No — instructors emphasise technique rather than strength to achieve consistent results.