Castlemartin firing notice March 2026
Updated 19 February 2026
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 2 to 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 3 March 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 4 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 5 March 2026 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 6 March 2026 | 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
- 120mm
- 81mm
- 30mm
- 12.7mm
- 8.59mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 9 March to 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 10 March 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 11 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 12 March 2026 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 13 March 2026 | 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
- 120mm
- 81mm
- 30mm
- 12.7mm
- 8.59mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 16 to 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 17 March 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 18 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 19 March 2026 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 20 March 2026 | 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
- 120mm
- 81mm
- 30mm
- 12.7mm
- 8.59mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 23 to 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 24 March 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 25 March 2025 | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am – 4:45pm |
| 26 March 2026 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 27 March 2026 | 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
- 120mm
- 81mm
- 30mm
- 12.7mm
- 8.59mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 30 March to 3 April
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 March 2026 | Open | Open |
| 31 March 2026 | Open | Open |
| 1 April 2026 | Open | Open |
| 2 April 2026 | Open | Open |
| 3 April 2026 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
No firing
Weapon system firing
Nil
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.