Guidance

Leek and Upper Hulme firing times April 2024

Updated 22 April 2024

Due to circumstances with staffing, it has been decided to cancel all military training up until 31 August 2024. However, there is a possibility that training could resume in the meantime.

All military training takes place within the training area boundaries, which are:

  • on the west side by A38 Leek to Buxton Road
  • on the east it stretches across to the Revidge and Forkhill Plantation where it meets Warslow Road
  • on the north to just south of Middle Hills, Round Knowl, Lumpool Plantation and Shawfields Farm
  • on the south from Swainsmoor via Mermaid to Herbage, Averhillside to Moorside

Short notice changes may be made to the dates shown.

Firing times

Firing and training this month includes general military tactical training, pyrotechnics and blank ammunition.

There is no firing or training planned for April 2024.

Your safety

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

The red flags surrounding the area will be flown when operations are in force and when clearing munitions. These are positioned in prominent places to warn members of the public, please do not enter the marked areas when the red flags are flying.

There is no entry into the out of bounds area, which is completely fenced and appropriately signed.

Do not enter the danger area when ranges are in use, this is a danger to life.

Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely.

Location and public access

Read more about accessing Leek and Upper Hulme Training Areas.

Contact us

For updated information on firing times or if you would like to receive these notices, please phone us:
Operations Room: 01874 635599 (24 hours)
Helpdesk: 0800 0223334 (24 hours)
Training Safety Officer: 01785 763 134
Training Area Operative: 07483 357472
Swynnerton Guardroom: 01785 763137