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 creating additional access periods, and the public are welcome to telephone 01204 882991 for up to date information on training activities should they require more detail.
Firing programme
Holcolmbe Moor Training Area firing programme 4 to 10 July 2009
| Date |
Range |
Times |
|
Saturday 4 July 2009 |
400m |
3pm to 5.30pm |
| Sunday 5 July 2009 |
400m |
9am to 5pm |
|
Monday 6 July 2009 |
400m |
9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday 7 July 2009 |
400m |
9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday 8 July 2009 |
Non firing |
- |
| Thursday 9 July 2009 |
Non firing |
- |
| Friday 10 July 2009 |
Non firing |
- |
Holcolmbe Moor Training Area firing programme 11 to 17 July 2009
| Date |
Range |
Times |
|
Saturday 11 July 2009 |
400m |
8am to 4.30pm |
| Sunday 12 July 2009 |
400m |
8am to 11am |
|
Monday 13 July 2009 |
Non firing |
- |
| Tuesday 14 July 2009 |
Non firing |
- |
| Wednesday 15 July 2009 |
400m |
7am to 5pm |
| Thursday 16 July 2009 |
400m |
8am to 5pm |
| Friday 17 July 2009 |
400m |
8am to 5pm |
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.
There is no live firing after 3 pm on Sundays.
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
