Leek and Upper Hulme

In north Staffordshire, 5 miles ( 8km) north of Leek, to the east of to the main A53 Leek to Buxton Road.

Site Description

Leek and Upper Hulme Training Area is an upland area, comprising heather moorland and upland pasture on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park (part of the land is leased on a long term basis from the National Park Authority).

The overall aspect is of an open and windswept moor, providing an area of rugged wilderness. Much of the estate is within the Leek Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The bird life of Leek has been given European protection under the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area. It also contains two Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Access Opportunities

There are about 12 km of public rights of way across the Training Area. The majority are footpaths with one bridleway and one concessionary bridleway across the south eastern extremity of the area. These are accessible at all times. In addition, some managed area access is available in those areas delineated by the managed access symbol on Ordnance Survey Explorer maps.

Walkers are however reminded that this is a military training area and they are asked not to interrupt soldiers training. There is no entry into the Military Danger Area marked with a series of red
arrows on Ordnance Survey maps.

Access Restrictions

Leek & Upper Hulme Training Area is covered by local Military Byelaws. Area access, where permitted, is managed under the terms of these Byelaws, which are displayed at the Training Area.

Further Information from...

For further information on live firing times contact the booking cell during office hours on Tel: 01785 763159 or 01785 763132.

OS Map References

OS Landranger Sheet 118 (1:50,000)
OS Outdoor Leisure Sheet 24 (1:25,000)