MoD Training Estate: FAQs

1. Where does this arrangement apply?

The notification arrangement applies to all parts of the MoD Training Estate in North East Hampshire and North West Surrey where Byelaw access is permitted.

• Managed Access Land: Most of these areas are marked on OS maps with open red triangles.
• Range Danger Areas: Marked with solid red triangles. These are usually live-firing ranges where public access is strictly restricted.

2. What about Public Rights of Way?

Public Rights of Way (PRoW) are generally not affected by this arrangement, unless subject to “red flag” restrictions (see below).

3. What other MoD sites are involved?

• Ash Ranges: Managed by a “red flag” system. When red flags are down, access is permitted through specific gates.
• Chilcomb Ranges: No public access beyond the rights of way that cross the area.
• Thorney Island (West Sussex): Access is strictly limited to the perimeter Right of Way.

4. Are there notices to indicate MoD boundaries?

Yes. Boundaries are generally marked with signs displaying military byelaws and access information.

5. What about “Red Flag” areas?

These are typically labeled as “Danger Area” on OS maps. When Red Flags (day) or Red Lights (night) are displayed, public access is strictly prohibited. Even when flags are down, stay on designated routes to avoid unexploded ordnance.

6. Further Information

• Public Access to Military Areas: Information about public access to military-owned land Public access to military areas
• South East Training Estate firing times: Firing and closure times for the South East Training Estate, including Aldershot, Ash, Barossa, Chilcomb, Hythe, Longmoor, Lydd, Moody’s Down, Pirbright and Otmoor ranges. Firing and closure times for the South East Training Estate

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