Castlemartin firing notice July 2024
Updated 17 May 2024
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 1 to 5 July
| 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 July 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Tue 2 July 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 3 July 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Thur 4 July 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 5 July 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 5Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- CR2 main battle tank <120mm
- 105mm Light Gun
- Warrior AFV <30mm
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 8 to 12 July
| 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 July 2024 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 9 July 2024 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 10 July 2024 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 11 July 2024 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 12 July 2024 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 3Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 3Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- Various infantry small arms
- Anti Tank Missiles
Firing 15 to 19 July
| 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 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Tue 16 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Wed 17 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Thur 18 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Fri 19 July 2024 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
- No restrictions
Weapon system firing
- No firing
Firing 22 to 26 July
| 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 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Tue 23 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Wed 24 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Thur 25 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Fri 26 July 2024 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
- No restrictions
Weapon system firing
- No firing
Firing 29 to 31 July
| 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 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Tue 30 July 2024 | Open | Open |
| Wed 31 July 2024 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
- No restrictions
Weapon system firing
- No firing
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.