Check the moor before you go. Three military ranges cover a large part of
northern Dartmoor, and live firing takes place on many days. This map shows the range danger
areas and, where available, today's live firing schedule, so you can plan a safe route.
Open the full-screen firing map →
The three ranges
Okehampton, Merrivale and Willsworthy
These are the areas marked by red flags and lights when firing is on. When they are active,
you must stay out. The map colours each range and, on a range with firing today, shows the times.
How to stay safe
Always check on the day
Schedules change, so confirm before you set out, and never touch any metal object you find on
the ground. Tap a range on the map to open the official firing programme.
Plan an alternative
If your route crosses a firing range on a firing day, the rest of the moor is open. Use the
main map to find a safe walk nearby.
Range areas © OpenStreetMap
contributors. Live firing schedule © Crown copyright (GOV.UK), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Our Dartmoor is a community project built with the help of AI. Always confirm with the official
source before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dartmoor firing today?
Our firing-times map shows the three military ranges and, where the data is available, today's live status. Always confirm before you go with the official source: the
GOV.UK Dartmoor firing programme, or the freephone line 0800 458 4868.
Where are the Dartmoor firing ranges?
There are three, covering a large part of northern Dartmoor: Okehampton, Merrivale and Willsworthy. The map shows each range's danger-area boundary.
How do I know when a range is active?
When live firing is taking place, the range is marked by red flags by day and red lights at night, and you must stay out of the danger area. Check the schedule before you set off.
Can I still walk on Dartmoor when firing is on?
Yes. The ranges are only part of the moor and firing does not happen every day. Use the map and the official times to plan a route that avoids any active range.
What is Our Dartmoor?
Our Dartmoor is a free, independent guide to Dartmoor. It gathers the moor's businesses, places to visit, heritage sites, walking routes, maps and live data, and longer reads, all in one place. It is a community project built with the help of AI, and its job is to point you onward to the people and places it lists.
What else can I find on Our Dartmoor?
As well as the maps, there is a searchable
directory of businesses and places, thousands of heritage sites, walking routes, events, a Journal and the Moot for longer reads and discussion, and historic maps you can fade back through time. Start from the
full map or the
All Dartmoor Maps page.
How can I contribute to Our Dartmoor?
We would love your help. You can
suggest a place or business, send us a photograph, or share your thoughts on a listing. Local knowledge, memories and photographs are what make the moor's story richer, and every contribution is welcome.
