The Ministry of Defence has issued a fresh update to the Castlemartin firing notice, now including the September 2026 firing dates. The guidance has been refined on a near‑monthly basis throughout 2025 and 2026, progressively building the firing calendar from January 2026 forward and correcting any timing errors as they arise.
Key recent adjustments include:
- The most recent change (11 September 2026) refines the September firing times and clarifies associated road‑closure arrangements.
- Earlier updates introduced firing schedules for July and August 2026, added sea‑firing periods, and corrected phone numbers used for public inquiries.
- May and June 2026 dates have been amended, while April 2026 times were deleted and later re‑added, reflecting the dynamic nature of training operations.
- Road‑closure notices have been updated, including a temporary closure of the Stacks Road area for 24‑hour periods during certain weeks.
- Contact information has been revised, with a temporary phone line provided for immediate queries about firing activities.
The continuous revisions ensure that local residents, emergency services, and the public are kept informed of safe‑practice zones, sea‑danger areas, and timing changes for all future firing periods at Castlemartin.
