Guidance

Castlemartin firing notice February 2025

Updated 4 December 2024

Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.

Firing 3 to 7 February

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 3 February 2025 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 4 February 2025 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 5 February 2025 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 6 February 2025 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 7 February 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

  • Wildcat helicopter, Warrior AFV 30mm                                                                                         
  • Various Infantry Small arms

Firing 10 to 14 February

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 10 February 2025 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 11 February 2025 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 12 February 2025 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 13 February 2025 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 14 February 2025 Open Open

Sea danger area

  • 3Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
  • 5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head

Weapon system firing

  • Challenger 2 120mm                                                                                                                               
  • Warrior AFV 30mm                                                                                                                                      
  • Various Infantry Small arms

Firing 17 to 21 February

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 17 February 2025 Open Open
Tue 18 February 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 19 February 2025 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 20 February 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 21 February 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

  • Challenger 2 120mm                                                                                                                                
  • Warrior AFV 30mm                                                                                                                          
  • Various Infantry Small arms

Firing 24 to 28 February

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 24 February 2025 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 25 February 2025 Closed Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 26 February 2025 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 27 February 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 28 February 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

  • Challenger 2 120mm                                                                                                                                    
  • Warrior AFV 30mm                                                                                                                                     
  • Various Infantry Small arms

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.