Guidance

Castlemartin firing notice June 2024

Updated 14 March 2024

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

Firing 3 to 7 June

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

  • CR2 main battle tank <120mm
  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 10 to 14 June

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 10 June 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Tue 11 June 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Wed 12 June 2024 Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm
Thur 13 June 2024 Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am)
Fri 14 June 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

  • CR2 main battle tank <120mm
  • Warrior AFV <30mm
  • Various infantry small arms

Firing 17 to 21 June

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 17 June 2024 Open Open
Tue 18 June 2024 Open Open
Wed 19 June 2024 Open Open
Thur 20 June 2024 Open Open
Fri 21 June 2024 Open Open

Sea danger area

  • No restrictions

Weapon system firing

  • No firing

Firing 24 to 28 June

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

  • CR2 main battle tank <120mm
  • 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.