Castlemartin firing notice May 2024
Updated 14 March 2024
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 1 to 3 May
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 1 May 2024 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 2 May 2024 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 3 May 2024 | Open | 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
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 6 to 10 May
| 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 6 May 2024 | Open | Open |
| Tue 7 May 2024 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 8 May 2024 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 9 May 2024 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 10 May 2024 | Open | Open |
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
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 13 to 17 May
| 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 13 May 2024 | Open | Open |
| Tue 14 May 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 15 May 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 16 May 2024 | Open | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 17 May 2024 | Open | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
Sea danger area
- 2Nm South between Linney Head and Castle Head
Weapon system firing
- Various infantry small arms
Firing 20 to 24 May
| 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 20 May 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Tue 21 May 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 22 May 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 23 May 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 24 May 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 27 to 31 May
| 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 27 May 2024 | Open | Open |
| Tue 28 May 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Wed 29 May 2024 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| Thur 30 May 2024 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| Fri 31 May 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.