Warcop firing times May 2026
Updated 12 May 2026
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Warcop Training Area
Firing times for May 2026:
| 1 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 2 May: | No firing |
| 3 May: | No firing |
| 4 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 5 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 6 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 7 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 8 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 9 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 10 May: | 8:30am to 1pm |
| 11 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 12 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 13 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 14 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 15 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 16 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 17 May: | 8:30am to 1pm |
| 18 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 19 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 20 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 21 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 22 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 23 May: | No firing |
| 24 May: | No firing |
| 25 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 26 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 27 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 28 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 29 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 30 May: | 8am to 2am |
| 31 May: | 8:30am to 1pm |
Your Safety:
Danger - when warning signals are displayed, regardless of the timings, do not cross the range boundary.
Warning signals are red flags by day and red lamps by night; range boundaries are marked by red and white poles.
Red flags and red lamps indicate that live firing is taking place within the range boundaries.
Do not enter the danger area when in use, this could result in loss of life.
Do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous. Please note the location and inform a Training Safety Officer (TSO) email: DIORDOSTrg-NWarcopMailbox@mod.gov.uk or the police.
Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access
Public to military land https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas
Site Specific Notes:
These dates and times may change offering additional access. For further information please contact the Access Information Line on: 0800 783 5181.
North England - public access to military areas - GOV.UK
Contact Us:
For further information on Armed Forces training at the Warcop Training Area, contact:
HQ Warcop Training Area, Warcop Training Camp, Warcop, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6PA
Email Address: DIORDOSTrg-NWarcopMailbox@mod.gov.uk
Phone: 01768 34 3223