Regulations United Kingdom Moor House-Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve
Warcop Training Area
Hiking
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Warcop Training Area
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Access opportunities
WTA live firing range complex, training area and associated Range Danger Area (RDA) can be active for up to 6.5 days per week, used by both regular and reserve units.
Access to public rights of way in the WTA and RDA is permitted:
- - every Sunday afternoon after 1pm
- - on 12 scheduled public access weekends per year
- - on 15 short-notice public access days, announced via the WTA Access Information Service (below)
Published by Ministry of Defence, 26 Aug 2025 · North England - public access to military areas
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Permit required
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Mickle Fell (WTA)
Access to Mickle Fell is permitted on the scheduled public access weekends and short-notice public access days above.
You must have a permit to access Mickle Fell, which can be applied for:
- - in writing, addressed to:
The Training Safety Officer
Warcop Training Area
Warcop, Appleby
Cumbria
CA16 6PA
- - via email: WarcopAdmin@landmarc.mod.uk
Sectors:
- Mickle Fell
Published by Ministry of Defence, 26 Aug 2025 · North England - public access to military areas
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