Guidance

Castlemartin firing notice April 2024

Updated 14 March 2024

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

Firing 1 to 5 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 1 April 2024 Open Open
Tue 2 April 2024 Open Open
Wed 3 April 2024 Open Open
Thur 4 April 2024 Open Open
Fri 5 April 2024 Open Open

Sea danger area

No restrictions

Weapon system firing

Blank firing

Firing 8 to 12 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 8 April 2024 Open Open
Tue 9 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Wed 10 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 11 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Fri 12 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm

Sea danger area

No restrictions

Weapon system firing

Blank firing

Firing 15 to 19 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 15 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 16 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Wed 17 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 18 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Fri 19 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm

Sea danger area

  • 2Nm South between Linney Head and Castle Head

Weapon system firing

  • Demolition training
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 22 to 26 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 22 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 23 April 2024 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 24 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 25 April 2024 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 26 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm

Sea danger area

  • 3Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
  • 3.5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head

Weapon system firing

  • 81mm mortar
  • Anti tank missiles
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 29 to 30 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 29 April 2024 Open Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 30 April 2024 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)

Sea danger area

  • 2.5Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
  • 3.5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head

Weapon system firing

  • 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.