Guidance

Castlemartin firing notice January 2026

Updated 7 January 2026

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

Firing 29 December to 2 January

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
29 December 2025 Open Open
30 December 2025 Open Open
31 December 2025 Open Open
1 January 2026 Open Open
2 January 2026 Open Open

Sea danger area

Weapon system firing

No firing

Firing 5 January to 9 January

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
5 January 2025 Open Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
6 January 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
7 January 2025 Open Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
8 January 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
9 January 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 12 to 16 January

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
12 January 2025 Open Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
13 January 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
14 January 2025 Open Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
15 January 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
16 January 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

  • 30mm
  • 40mm
  • 12.7mm
  • 7.62mm
  • 5.56mm
  • JAV
  • CG
  • EPITONIC
  • 66

Firing 19 to 23 January

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
19 January 2025 Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
20 January 2025 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
21 January 2025 Open Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
22 January 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
23 January 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

  • 30mm
  • 40mm
  • 12.7mm
  • 7.62mm
  • 5.56mm
  • HE Gren

Firing 26 to 30 January

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
26 January 2025 Open Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
27 January 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
28 January 2025 Open Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm
29 January 2025 Open Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am)
30 January 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

  • 30mm
  • 40mm
  • 12.7mm
  • 7.62mm
  • 5.56mm
  • HE Gren

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.

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