Public Safety

We are committed to working with our Local Authorities and public bodies to keep members of the public informed of any issues in respect of the Range that may affect them. Local residents, businesses and visitors to the area need to be aware of the hazardous nature of activities conducted on the Range and understand the restrictions associated with access and health and safety.

Pendine Sands
Information for Mariners
A Guide to Navigating the Sea Danger Area.
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Information for Pilots
Due to the nature of work carried out at MOD Pendine, the Air Danger Area (ADA) is designated a hazardous airspace by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Brill Gate
Public Access to the Land Danger Area
The Land Danger Area includes the foreshore at low tide. Red flags are flown to show when the Range is active.
Unidentified Objects and Unexploded Ordnance
Unidentified Objects and Unexploded Ordnance
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) is live ammunition that has been prepared for action then dropped, fired, launched, projected or thrown but which has failed to detonate.
Range signs
Range Signs and Signals
We are committed to working with our Local Authorities to keep members of the public informed about any issues in respect of the Range which may affect them.
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Metal Detectors
The use of metal detectors on the land at MOD Pendine is strictly prohibited