Castlemartin firing notice September 2026
Updated 11 September 2026
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Castlemartin Range Complex
Firing times for September 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 August | Open | Open |
| 01 September | Open | Open |
| 02 September | Open | Open |
| 03 September | Open | Open |
| 04 September | 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 Govan’s will be |
|---|---|---|
| 07 September | Open | Open |
| 08 September | Open | Open |
| 09 September | Open | Open |
| 10 September | Open | Open |
| 11 September | 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 Govan’s will be |
|---|---|---|
| 14 September | Open | Open |
| 15 September | Open | Open |
| 16 September | Open | Open |
| 17 September | Open | Open |
| 18 September | 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 Govan’s will be |
|---|---|---|
| 21 September | Open | Open |
| 22 September | Open | Open |
| 23 September | Open | Open |
| 24 September | Open | Open |
| 25 September | 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 Govan’s will be |
|---|---|---|
| 28 September | Open | Open |
| 29 September | Open | Open |
| 30 September | Open | Open |
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.
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Site specific notes
- Castlemartin Byelaws 1986
- Castlemartin Range Trail
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Castlemartin/Merrion Ranges
Please note:
- 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