MINISTRY of Defence’s recently published notices for firing times in October and November at Castlemartin Range show road and footpath closures on selected weekdays:

During October 5-9; 12-16; 19-23 and 26-30, and during November 2-6; 9-13; 16-20; 23-27 and 30, the road from Bosherston to St Govan’s Chapel and the footpath from St Govan’s Head to Broadhaven will be closed from 7.30am to 4.45pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 24 hours from 7.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

From October 5-9, and during November 9-13; 16-20; 23-27 and 30, the road leading to Stack Rocks (Green Bridge of Wales) and the footpath to St Govan’s will be closed from 7.30am to 4.45pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 24 hours from 7.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They will be open for the remainder of October and during the first week of November.

Firing takes place when roads are marked as closed. Weapon systems firing during this period will be 30mm, 7.62mm and 5.56mm.

When warning signals are displayed - red flags by day and red lamps by night - do not cross the range boundary, regardless of the timings. 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.

The sea danger area extends 3Nm west between Great Furznip and Linney Head, and 5Nm south between Linney Head and St Govan’s Head.

Do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous. Instead, note the location and inform a Senior Training Safety Officer (STSO) on 07973 689909 or the police.

To listen to daily firing updates, call Range Control 01646 662367 from 8.15am.