Guidance

Castlemartin firing notice October 2024

Updated 17 October 2024

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

Firing 30 September to 4 October

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 30 September 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 1 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 2 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 3 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 4 October 2024 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

  • CR2 main battle tank <120mm
  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 7 to 11 October

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 October 2024 Open Open
Tue 8 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 9 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 10 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 11 October 2024 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

  • CR2 main battle tank <120mm
  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 14 to 18 October

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 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 15 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 16 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 17 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 18 October 2024 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

  • CR2 main battle tank <120mm
  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 21 to 25 October

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 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 22 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 23 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 24 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 25 October 2024 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

  • CR2 main battle tank <120mm
  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 28 October to 1 November

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 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 29 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 30 October 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 31 October 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 1 November 2024 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

  • CR2 main battle tank <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.