Guidance

Holcombe Moor firing times 27 July to 2 August

Updated 10 May 2024

For updated information on firing taking place on Holcombe Moor, telephone Defence Training Estates, North 24-hour Operations Room: 0191 239 4261 or 0191 239 4262.

Live firing times

Day Firing times
Saturday 27 July 2024 No firing
Sunday 28 July 2024 No firing
Monday 29 July 2024 7am to 11.30pm
Tuesday 30 July 2024 7am to 11.30pm
Wednesday 31 July 2024 7am to 11.30pm
Thursday 1 August 2024 No firing
Friday 2 August 2024 No firing

Usual firing timings

  • Summer (1 April to 30 September) 7am to 11.30pm
  • Winter (1 October to 31 March) 7am to 10.30pm

There is no live firing after 3pm on Sundays.

Your safety

For your own safety do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous.

If the red flags and/or lights are hoisted, regardless of the timings, do not enter the training area. This is a danger to life.

The public have access to the public rights of way on the remainder of the training area at all times. Please be aware that dry training may be in progress with blank and pyrotechnic ammunition.

Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely.

Location and public access

Read more about accessing Holcombe Moor