Guidance

Castlemartin firing notice November 2024

Updated 17 October 2024

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

Firing 4 to 8 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 4 November 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 5 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 6 November 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 7 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 8 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

Firing 11 to 15 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 11 November 2024 Open Open
Tue 12 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 13 November 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 14 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 15 November 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

  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 18 to 22 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 18 November 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 19 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 20 November 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 21 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 22 November 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

  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 25 to 29 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 25 November 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 26 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 27 November 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 28 November 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 29 November 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

  • 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.