Castlemartin firing notice March 2024
Updated 14 March 2024
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 1 March
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
Sea danger area
The extent of sea danger during firing/closure times is:
- 2.5Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 3.5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- Warrior armoured fighting vehicle <30mm
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 4 to 8 March
| 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 4 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 5 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 6 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 7 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 8 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 3.5Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 3.5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- RM assault boats
- Helicopter air to ground
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 11 to 15 March
| 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 11 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 12 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 13 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 14 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 15 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 3.5Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head
- 3.5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head
Weapon system firing
- RM assault boats
- Helicopter air to ground
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 18 to 22 March
| 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 18 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 19 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 20 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 21 March 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 22 March 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
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
- Helicopter air to ground
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 25 to 29 March
| 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 25 March 2024 | Open | Open |
| Tue 26 March 2024 | Open | Open |
| Wed 27 March 2024 | Open | Open |
| Thur 28 March 2024 | Open | Open |
| Fri 29 March 2024 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
No restrictions
Weapon system firing
Blank 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.