Dartmoor six week firing times: 24 August to 4 October 2026
Updated 26 August 2026
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Changes may be made without notice. For updated information phone: 0800 458 4868 (free) or 01837 657 210.
August
| Date | Okehampton | Willsworthy | Merrivale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 25 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 26 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 27 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 28 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 29 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 30 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 31 August 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
September
| Date | Okehampton | Willsworthy | Merrivale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | No firing |
| 02 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day and night) | No firing |
| 03 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | No firing |
| 04 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | No firing |
| 05 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 06 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 07 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day and night) | No firing |
| 08 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | Firing (day and night) |
| 09 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | Firing (day and night) |
| 10 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | Firing (day and night) |
| 11 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | No firing |
| 12 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 13 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 14 September 2026 | No firing | No Firing | No firing |
| 15 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day and night) | Firing (day and night) |
| 16 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day and night) | Firing (day and night) |
| 17 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | Firing (day and night) |
| 18 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | Firing (day) |
| 19 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 20 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 21 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 22 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | Firing (day) |
| 23 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | Firing (day and night) |
| 24 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | Firing (day and night) |
| 25 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | Firing (day) |
| 26 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 27 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 28 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 29 September 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | Firing (day and night) |
| 30 September 2026 | No firing | No firing | Firing (day and night) |
October
| Date | Okehampton | Willsworthy | Merrivale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 October 2026 | No firing | Firing (day) | No firing |
| 02 October 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 03 October 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
| 04 October 2026 | No firing | No firing | No firing |
Your safety
Do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous. Please note the location and inform a Training Safety Officer (TSO) or police.
Warning signals, red flags by day and red lamps by night, indicate that live firing is taking place within the range boundaries, which are marked by red and white poles. When warning signals are displayed do not cross the range boundary.
If the warning signals are not hoisted by either:
- 9am (April to September)
- 10am (October to March)
No live firing will take place that day and any bangs you hear will be blank cartridges or fireworks.
Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely.
Usual firing timings
- day firing: between sunrise and sunset
- night firing: between sunset and sunrise
Flags are lowered as soon as live firing ceases.
Firing locations
The Dartmoor training area boundaries can be found on Dartmoor maps.
Contact us
For further information on the armed forces’ interests in Dartmoor, contact:
TSO Dartmoor Training Area,
Okehampton Camp,
Okehampton,
EX20 1QP
Phone: 01837 657 210