If you are planning to walk or ride in the Holcombe or Hawkshaw area across the “Danger Zone” of Holcombe Moor Training Area, you can now refer to this web page to see if “Live Firing” is programmed.
Information is provided by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to inform the public of when the “Danger Zone” and the public rights of way across it are strictly OUT OF BOUNDS. The Holcombe Moor Training Area “Danger Zone” is clearly indicated on most Ordnance Survey maps.
Changes to the programme and contact details
This programme is liable to change after publication and the public are welcome to telephone the Camp Commandant, HTA on 01524 66161 for up to date information on training activities should they require more details.
Firing programme
Holcolmbe Moor Training Area firing programme 19 to 25 July 2008
| Date |
Range |
Times |
| Saturday 19 July 2008 |
400m range |
9am to 4pm |
| Sunday 20 July 2008 |
400m range |
9am to 4pm |
| Monday 21 July 2008 |
400m range |
7.30am to 5pm |
| Tuesday 22 July 2008 |
400m range |
7.30am to 5pm |
| Wednesday 23 July 2008 |
400m range |
7am to 2pm |
| Thursday 24 July 2008 |
Non firing |
Non firing |
| Friday 25 July 2008 |
Non firing |
Non firing |
Holcolmbe Moor Training Area firing programme 26 July to 1 August 2008
| Date |
Range |
Times |
| Saturday 26 July 2008 |
400m range |
9am to 5pm |
| Sunday 27 July 2008 |
400m range |
9am to 3pm |
| Monday 28 July 2008 |
Non firing |
- |
| Tuesday 29 July 2008 |
Non firing |
- |
| Wednesday 30 July 2008 |
400m range |
7am to 2pm |
| Thursday 31 July 2008 |
Non firing |
- |
| Friday 1 August 2008 |
400m range |
7am to 12noon |
Frequently asked questions
What time of day could live firing take place?
Live firings are:
- 1 October to 31 March, 7am to 10.30pm; and
- 1 April to 30 September, 7am to 11.30pm.
How will I know that live firing is taking place?
The red flags by day and the red lamp by night indicate that the range is active and live firing is taking place. The Range Danger Area is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to the public. The public have access to the public rights of way on the remainder of the training area at all times but should be aware that dry training may be in progress with blank and pyrotechnic ammunition.
Do not attempt to touch or remove anything from Holcombe Moor Training Area - it may be dangerous
