Castlemartin firing notice April 2025
Updated 25 March 2025
© Crown copyright 2025
This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gov.uk.
Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2/castlemartin-firing-notice-april-2025
Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 31 March to 2 May
| Date | Road from Bosherston to St Govan’s Chapel and the footpath from St Govan’s Head to Broadhaven will be | Road leading to Stack Rocks (Green Bridge of Wales) and the footpath to St Govans will be |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 31 March 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 1 April 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 2 April 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 3 April 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 4 April 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 3Nm west between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 5Nm south between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- 120mm
- 7.62
- 5.56
Firing 7 to 11 April
| Date | Road from Bosherston to St Govan’s Chapel and the footpath from St Govan’s Head to Broadhaven will be | Road leading to Stack Rocks (Green Bridge of Wales) and the footpath to St Govans will be |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 7 April 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 8 April 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 9 April 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 10 April 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 11 April 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 3Nm west between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 5Nm south between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- 120mm
- 7.62
- 5.56
Firing 14 to 18 April
| Date | Road from Bosherston to St Govan’s Chapel and the footpath from St Govan’s Head to Broadhaven will be | Road leading to Stack Rocks (Green Bridge of Wales) and the footpath to St Govans will be |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Tue 15 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Wed 16 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Thur 17 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Fri 18 April 2025 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
No firing
Weapon system firing
No firing
Firing 21 to 25 April
| Date | Road from Bosherston to St Govan’s Chapel and the footpath from St Govan’s Head to Broadhaven will be | Road leading to Stack Rocks (Green Bridge of Wales) and the footpath to St Govans will be |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 21 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Tue 22 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Wed 23 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Thur 24 April 2025 | Open | Open |
| Fri 25 April 2025 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
No firing
Weapon system firing
No firing
Firing 31 April to 4 April
| Date | Road from Bosherston to St Govan’s Chapel and the footpath from St Govan’s Head to Broadhaven will be | Road leading to Stack Rocks (Green Bridge of Wales) and the footpath to St Govans will be |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 28 April 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 29 April 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 30 April 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 1 May 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 2 May 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 3Nm west between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 5Nm south between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- 120mm
- 7.62
- 5.56
Your safety
Although the dates and timings published are correct at the time of publication, they may change.
If the red flags and/or lights are hoisted, regardless of the timings, do not enter the training area. This is a danger to life.
Public access
Castlemartin Training Area is popular with climbers, surfers and other recreational groups.
All visitors to Range West must read the Castlemartin safety briefing and access restrictions.