Regulations United Kingdom Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve
Woodbury Common Training Area
Camping & bivouac and 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
Straight Point Range Complex and Woodbury Common Training Area
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Access restrictions
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WCTA – When the Grenade Range (GR) is used for live firing, red flags (day) or red flags are displayed. Access to the RDA is prohibited.
Access opportunities
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Woodbury Common is leased land, owned and managed by Clinton Devon Estates (CDE). Full public access is allowed outside of the RDA and GR.
Published by Ministry of Defence, 23 Jan 2025 · South West England - public access to military areas
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Prohibited Activities – Controlled Area
- 6. No person shall within the Controlled Area:
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(f) camp in tents, caravans, trees or otherwise;
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Exemptions
- 8. These byelaws shall not apply to anything done by:
(a) a lawful user in connection with the discharge of his functions; or
(b) a person acting under and in accordance with any permission given in writing by the Appointed Person.
Published by Ministry of Defence, 10 Dec 2009 · The Woodbury Common Range Byelaws 2009
In Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve