Whittington Range Complex firing times 27 April to 3 May 2024
Updated 29 April 2024
© Crown copyright 2024
This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gov.uk.
Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whittington-ranges-firing-times/whittington-range-complex-firing-times-27-april-to-3-may-2024
Due to circumstances with staffing, it has been decided to cancel all firing up until 31 August 2024. However, there is a possibility that firing could resume in the meantime.
The permitted points of access and travel across the range and through the area of Hopwas Wood remain fully in force. No other access is permitted. All are requested to use the permitted routes as shown on the information boards mounted at access points.
For updated information on firing taking place on Whittington Range Complex phone:
Operations Room: 01874 635599 (24 hours)
Helpdesk: 0800 0223334 (24 hours)
Whittington Range operative: 07827 982 444 or 07881 848 323
Main Office (Swynnerton): 01785 763127
The bridleway from Common Lane via the range and Hopwas Hey Lane to Hopwas Bridge on the canal will be closed as per the Byelaws when firing is due to take place till after firing is complete.
Hopwas Woods is out of bounds for 1 hour prior to and 1 hour after the firing timings listed.
Please stick to the only access route along the bridleway when the Range Are is open to the public.
Gates are installed on both the Hopwas bridge and the Tamhorn bridge. They will be locked when firing is taking place and locked in the open position when no firing is taking place.
If you are requested by a Military Sentry not to proceed past a given point please adhere to their instructions as they are given for your own safety. All sentries are equipped with body cameras to ensure all behaviours are correct.
No fires of any kind or BBQs are allowed in the woods. If you see someone with equipment that can cause a fire, such as BBQs, you can report it by phoning 0800 169 5558.
Any questions or queries can be addressed to the contact phone numbers at the top of this page.
Military Personnel may still carry out dry training, none live firing training, within the bounds of the MOD lands within Hopwas Woods during this period.
Your safety
Do not enter the danger area when in use, this could result in loss of life. 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.
Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely.
Location and public access
Read more about accessing Whittington.
Sign up for notifications
You can receive firing times by emailing bams907waleswest@landmarc.mod.uk with your name, address and contact number.
Should we use the range on a non-firing date, we will inform you by telephone or email giving no less than 24 hours’ notice.
On a “firing” date if it looks like nobody has arrived on the range, and you wish to enter the firing area, please telephone one of the numbers above.