Note the below as the path can not be accessed at all times... So we had to do the diversion seen in the map.

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Hopwas Woods is out of bounds for 1 hour prior to and 1 hour after the firing timings listed.

This enables staff to have time to raise flags and lock off gates and post sentries to ensure nobody enters the range danger area when firing is taking place.

We cannot emphasise enough how important it is to fully realise how dangerous it would be to enter the danger area when firing is taking place as it could lead to loss of life.

The measures we put in place will ensure this should not happen.

The bridleway from Common Lane via the range and Hopwas Hey Lane to Hopwas Bridge on the canal will be closed as per byelaws when firing is due to take place until after firing is complete.

During this time with little firing taking place, please stick to the only access route along the bridleway. We have seen a large number of people who feel they can go anywhere they want; this is not the case. Please stick to the bridleway route when crossing the range.

Gates have now been installed on both the Hopwas bridge and the Tamhorn bridge. They will be locked when firing is taking place and locked in the open position when no firing is taking place.

If you are requested by a Military Sentry not to proceed past a given point please adhere to their instructions as they are given for your own safety. All sentries are equipped with body cameras to ensure all behaviours are correct.

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