Castlemartin firing notice March 2025
Updated 4 December 2024
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 3 to 7 March
| 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 March 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 4 March 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 5 March 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 6 March 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 7 March 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 10 to 14 March
| 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 March 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 11 March 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 12 March 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 13 March 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 14 March 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 Helicopters, Challenger 2 120mm
- Warrior AFV 30mm
- Various Infantry Small arms
Firing 17 to 21 March
| 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 March 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 18 March 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 19 March 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 20 March 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 21 March 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 March
| 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 March 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 25 March 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 26 March 2025 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 27 March 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 28 March 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 31 March 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 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
- 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.