Castlemartin firing notice May 2026
Updated 27 April 2026
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Castlemartin Range Complex
Firing Times for May 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 May | Open | Open |
| 5 May | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 6 May | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm |
| 7 May | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 8 May | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm |
| 12 May | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and Nnight (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 13 May | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm |
| 14 May | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7:30am) |
| 15 May | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm | Closed 7:30am to 4:45pm |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Open | Open |
| 19 May | Open | Open |
| 20 May | Open | Open |
| 21 May | Open | Open |
| 22 May | Open | Open |
| 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:- |
|---|---|---|
| 25 May | Open | Open |
| 26 May | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX |
| 27 May | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX |
| 28 May | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX |
| 29 May | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX | Closed 24 hours due to CALFEX |
| Extent of Sea danger Area | 3Nm West between Great Furznip and Linney Head |
| 5Nm South between Linney Head and St Govans Head |
| Weapon Systems Firing during this period. | 120mm, 30mm, 7.62mm, 5.56mm |
Your safety
Danger - When warning signals are displayed, regardless of the timings, do not cross the range boundary. Warning signals are red flags by day and red lamps by night; range boundaries are marked by red and white poles. Red flags and red lamps indicate that live firing is taking place within the range boundaries.
Do not enter the danger area when in use, this could result in loss of life.
Do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous. Please note the location and inform a Senior Training Safety Officer (STSO) +44 (0) 7973689909 or the police.
Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely.
Public access to military areas - GOV.UK
Site specific notes
Castlemartin Byelaws 1986 Castlemartin Range Trail Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Castlemartin/Merrion Ranges
- Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
- There is no entry into the out of bounds area, which is completely fenced and appropriately signed.
Contact us
For further information on the armed forces’ training at Castlemartin contact:
STSO UK Defence Training Estate – Wales & West Midlands Defence Infrastructure Organisation Castlemartin Ranges Merrion Camp Pembroke SA71 5EB
Tel No: 07971 708587