Otterburn firing times 16 to 31 July 2019
Updated 30 July 2019
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Warning notice
Below are the dates and times when Otterburn and/or Redesdale Ranges are being used for live firing.
Otterburn is the southern part and Redesdale is the northern part of the ranges.
Bellshiel demolition range is a live standalone range at the south west corner of Redesdale range.
| Date | Time | Range | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 16 Jul | 9am-12am | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Wed17 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Thu 18 Jul | 9am-12am | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Fri 19 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Sat 20 Jul | Non-Firing | ||
| Sun 21 Jul | Non-Firing | ||
| Mon 22 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Tue 23 Jul | 9am-12am | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Wed 24 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Thu 25 Jul | 9am-12am | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Fri 26 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Sat 27 Jul | 9am-2am* | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Sun 28 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Mon 29 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Tue 30 Jul | 9am-12am | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
| Wed 31 Jul | 9am-5pm | Otterburn/Redesdale/Bellshiel | Aircraft, Artillery & Infantry Weapons |
*Firing finishes the following morning.
Public access
Public access is governed by the Otterburn Training Area 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, public footpaths and bridleways only.
Dry Training (no live ammunition)
Dry training, using blank ammunition and pyrotechnics, may still be conducted outside of the published firing times above.
Access Guides
Access information for the above training areas is published by the National Park Authority and is to be adhered to for the safety of all. The access information gives clear guidance to areas that are open to the public during live firing and during period of no live firing activity.
Your safety
For your own safety do not pick up, kick, or remove any object. Do not stray off the access routes or tarmac roads.
Information availability
Information on access to the above live fire range areas can be found at; National Park Authority locations, Local Tourist information centres and libraries or downloaded from the Defence Training Estate.
Additional information
Cancellation of firing may take place after the publication of this notice. For more information contact the Training Safety Officer on 0191 239 4201 or 0191 239 4227.