Beckingham training area

East of Newark-on-Trent, near the village of Beckingham.

Site Description

An area of grassland lying in the floodplain of the River Witham where the waterlogged fields in winter and sympathetic management has resulted in a rich variety of wild plants. In addition to enjoying the plants you will also find a wide range of insects and some interesting birds. The site is adjacent to Stapleford Wood.

Access Opportunities

There is a network of public rights of way mainly in the western area of the site.

The Training Area is used for live firing. There is no access at any time to the live firing Danger Area.

Further Information from...

Live firing notices are issued to local parishes and the police.
For further information, contact the Range Office on 01636 626367.

OS Map References

OS Landranger Sheet 121
(Lincoln & Surrounding Area) 1:50,000

OS Explorer Sheet 271
(Newark-on-Trent: Retford, Southwell & Saxilby) 1:25,000