Guidance
Castlemartin firing notice February 2026
Updated 2 February 2026
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 2 February to 6 February
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 February 2026 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 3 February 2026 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 4 February 2026 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 5 February 2026 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 6 February 2026 | Open | Closed 7:30am 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
- 40mm
- 12.7mm
- 8.59mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 9 February to 13 February
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 February 2025 | Open | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 10 February 2025 | Open | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 11 February 2025 | Open | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 12 February 2025 | Open | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 13 February 2025 | Open | Closed 7:30am 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
- 40mm
- 12.7mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 16 to 20 February
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 February 2025 | Open | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 17 February 2025 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 18 February 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 19 February 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 20 February 2025 | Closed 7:30am 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am 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
- 12.7mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 23 to 27 February
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 February 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 24 February 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 25 February 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 26 February 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 27 February 2025 | 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
- 30mm
- 40mm
- 12.7mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm