Castlemartin firing notice May 2025
Updated 11 April 2025
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 28 April 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 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 |
| Thu 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
Firing 5 to 9 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 5 May 2025 | Open | Open |
| Tue 6 May 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 7 May 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thu 8 May 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 9 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
Firing 12 to 16 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 12 May 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 13 May 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 14 May 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thu 15 May 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 16 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
Firing 19 to 23 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 19 May 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 20 May 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 21 May 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thu 22 May 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 23 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
Firing 26 to 30 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 26 May 2025 | Open | Open |
| Tue 27 May 2025 | Open | Open |
| Wed 28 May 2025 | Open | Open |
| Thur 29 May 2025 | Open | Open |
| Fri 30 May 2025 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
No firing
Weapon system firing
No firing
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.