Otterburn Ranges
23% of Northumberland National Park (stretching from the A68 to Upper Coquetdale) is owned by the Ministry of Defence and used as a military training area. It is the shared aim of the Northumberland National Park and the MoD to encourage as much access to the area as possible. You are free to use the rights of way and access land to the north of the River Coquet at all times - this is the dry training area where there is no live firing.
Firing Times
Listed below are the dates and times when Otterburn and/or Redesdale ranges are being used for live firing. Otterburn ranges are the southern part of the area, Redesdale ranges are the northern part.
| Date | Time | Range | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 1 Sep 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Thu 2 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Fri 3 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Sat 4 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Sun 5 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Mon 6 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Tue 7 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Wed 8 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Thu 9 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Fri 10 Aug10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Sat 11 Aug 10 | Non Firing | ||
| Sun 12 Aug 10 | Non Firing | ||
| Mon 13 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Tue 14 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry | |
| Wed 15 Aug 10 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Aircraft, Artillery and Infantry |
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Firing Times - 1-15 September 2010
Please Note:
- These dates are given in good faith and we recommend you confirm the situation with the Range Liaison Officer before your visit.
- Cancellation of firing may take place after the publication of this notice.
- For further information contact Range Liaison Officer on + 44 (0)191 2394201 or +44 (0)191 239422
Public Access
- Public access is governed by the Otterburn Ranges Byelaws.
- Outside the firing times listed above, and when NO RED flags or Lamps are displayed, public access to the ranges is permitted on specified TARMAC ROADS, the PUBLIC FOOTPATHS and BRIDLEWAYS (information is available in the Otterburn Training Area Access Guide).
Access Guide
Otterburn Ranges and Northumberland National Park Authority publishes an Access Guide. The Otterburn Ranges Access Guide shows the areas which are open to the public, both during and after firing. This guide is available from National Park Visitor Centres, Information Points, Libraries, Tourist Information Centres, local shops and hostelries.
Dry Training
- Be aware that outside published firing times, military units will be training, using only blank ammunition and pyrotechnics.
Safety
- Do not pick up, kick or remove any object.
- Do not stray off the public rights of way or tarmac roads.
- MoD Range Roads
- The MoD at Otterburn cannot guarantee that the roads/tracks on the Army Training Estate will be salted or cleared of snow during inclement weather.
Further Information
For further information contact the Range Liaison Officer:
Telephone: +44 (0)191 239 4201 or +44 (0)191 239 4227.
