DTE West Midlands: Access
There is a presumption in favour of public access to the Defence Training Estate, on Public Rights of Way. This has to be balanced against the over-riding national requirement for safe and sustainable military training and conservation. The first priorities for the estates are military training and public safety, followed closely by archaeology, conservation and agriculture. However, controlled public access is encouraged wherever and whenever possible.Swynnerton training area
At Swynnerton, public access is not generally permitted.
Nesscliff training area
Nesscliff has a number of public footpaths crossing the northern part of the training area.
Leek and Upper Hulme training area
At Leek, there are approximately 12 km of statutory public rights of way, most of which are footpaths. There is one bridleway to the south west of the area and an open access area around Merryton Low. The training area can also be used by the public, with permission, for activities that don’t disturb the conservation interests of the area, such as organised walks. Public access to the range impact area is, however, prohibited at all times.