There are no restrictions to public access on MOD land north of the River Coquet. The remainder of the training area is operated under Military Byelaws, and access is restricted when the area is used for live firing. However when it is not being used for live firing there are opportunities for cycling, riding, walking and climbing or just a drive in the car along the military roads.
There are two zones here:
The Open Access Area (marked cream on the map) is open all round.
The Controlled Access (marked mauve on the map) is used for live firing. When it is being used for training red flags are flown/red lamps are lit to show that it is closed to visitors.
When no red flags are flying, visitors must keep to the roads or way-marked paths.
Information Packs relating to public access are available from National Park Visitor Information Points or can be requested from Otterburn Training Area.
When planning a visit to the Otterburn Ranges please check the calendar of firing times published by the Northumberland National Park Authority.