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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 16 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons |
| Sun 17 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons |
| Mon 18 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons, Demolitions |
| Tue 19 Aug 2008 | 0900-2359 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons, Demolitions |
| Wed 20 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons, Demolitions |
| Thur 21 Aug 2008 | 0900-2359 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons |
| Fri 22 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn | Infantry Weapons |
| Sat 23 Aug 2008 | Non Firing | ||
| Sun 24 Aug 2008 | Non Firing | ||
| Mon 25 Aug 2008 | Non Firing | ||
| Tue 26 Aug 2008 | 0900-2359 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons, Mortars |
| Wed 27 aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons, Mortars |
| Thur 28 Aug 2008 | 0900-2359 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapons, Mortars |
| Fri 29 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn | Mortars |
| Sat 30 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale/Belshiel | Infantry Weapons, Demolitions |
| Sun 31 Aug 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale/Belshiel | Infantry Weapons, Demolitions |
| Mon 1 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Tue 2 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Wed 3 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Thur 4 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Fri 5 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Sat 6 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Sun 7 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Mon 8 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Tue 9 Sept 2008 | 0900-2359 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Wed 10 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Artillery & Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Thur 11 Sept 2008 | 0900-0200 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Artillery & Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Fri 12 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Artillery & Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Sat 13 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Sun 14 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Infantry Weapon Systems |
| Mon 15 Sept 2008 | 0900-1700 | Otterburn/Redesdale | Artillery & Infantry Weapon Systems |
Printable PDF
Firing Times 1st to 15th September 2008 (PDF format, 943kb)
Firing Times for 16th to 31st August 2008 (PDF format 770kb)
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 a longer range military activity forecast check the Non Firing Days 2007-2009. These dates are given in good faith so that early planning of visits to the Otterburn Training Area can be made but we strongly recommend that you also check the situation nearer the time of your visit
- 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.
www.otterburnranges.co.uk
