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Otterburn Moors are upland moorlands in Northumberland, England, within and around the Northumberland National Park and the southern Cheviot Hills. Much of the area forms the Otterburn Training Area, a Ministry of Defence site covering more than 23,000 hectares and used for military exercises, including live firing. Public access is managed through designated routes and restrictions, and people must not enter the danger area when firing is taking place.
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Where are the Otterburn Moors?
The Otterburn Moors are upland moorlands in Northumberland, England. They lie within and around Northumberland National Park and the southern Cheviot Hills.
What is the Otterburn Training Area?
Much of the moorland forms the Otterburn Training Area, a Ministry of Defence site. The area covers more than 23,000 hectares and is used for military training.
Can the public freely access Otterburn Moors?
Access is affected by the Ministry of Defence training area and its military use. Visitors must follow current local access notices because some areas can be restricted during exercises.
What landscape is found at Otterburn Moors?
It is an upland moorland landscape associated with Northumberland and the southern Cheviot Hills. The area includes extensive open ground used partly for military training.
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