Castlemartin firing notice September 2025
Updated 12 August 2025
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Firing takes place when roads are marked as ‘Closed’.
Firing 1 September to 5 September
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | |
| 2 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | |
| 3 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | |
| 4 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | |
| 5 September 2025 | 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
- 120mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 8 to 12 September
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| 9 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| 10 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| 11 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| 12 September 2025 | 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
- 120mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 15 to 19 September
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| 16 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| 17 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| 18 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| 19 September 2025 | 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
- 120mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 22 to 26 September
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| 23 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| 24 September 2025 | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm | Closed 7.30am to 4.45pm |
| 25 September 2025 | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) | Closed day and night (24 hours from 7.30am) |
| 26 September 2025 | 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
- 120mm
- 7.62mm
- 5.56mm
Firing 29 September to 3 October
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2025 | Open | Open |
| 30 September 2025 | Open | Open |
| 1 October 2025 | Open | Open |
| 2 October 2025 | Open | Open |
| 3 October 2025 | Open | Open |
Sea danger area
No firing
Weapon system firing
No 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.