Locals warned not to enter ‘danger area’ during weekend firing near Cambridge

The Ministry of Defence has warned the public not to enter the range if they see red flags of lights

Weekend firing is scheduled at the Barton Road Range throughout July, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. It has warned people not to enter the range “danger area” if they see the red flags flying or red lights on.

The MoD said: “Due to operational commitments firing including night firing may take place at extremely short notice, after the date of this publication. For your own safety do not enter the range danger area if red flags are flying or red lights are displayed.”

The weekend firing will take place at Barton Road Range on most weekends in July 2026. There are also animal controls being scheduled, a spokesperson for the MoD added.

They said: “Pest Species control and Deer Management, using shotguns and rifles, will also take place on these ranges and training area and members of public are therefore warned of this potential risk when entering the training area and ranges.”

Anyone with queries about when it is safe and whether the range is in use should contact the Training Area Team Leader on 01223 262403. If there is no answer, call 07769282947 to get in touch with the Training Safety Marshall East Anglia Training Area or 01842 855367 for the DTE Ops Room.