Rifle ranges were constructed to the north of Rugeley Camp. There are known to be at least five full bore ranges in 1916 with ranges up to 600 yards but evidence suggests further free firing ranges were used. The 'E' Range continued in use until the late 1980s.

The four larger ranges and firing points were built by the 12th Yorkshire (Service) Battalion, Teeside Pioneers, in August/September 1915. These could provide firing points for 200 soldiers.

Lettered from North to South

Ranges 'A', 'B', and 'C' are hidden by forestry.

Range 'D' was the largest of the ranges with 90 targets.

Range 'E' was another large range and remained in use into the 1980s.

Range 'F' was fairly small with only 12 targets set into a small valley.

Ranges 'G' and 'H' are shorter ranges in the valley leading to Seven Springs. These were the first ranges constructed soon after the opening of the Penkridge Bank (Rugeley) camp.

Other ranges may have been available.

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