Castlemartin Training Area

Castlemartin Training Area
Part of Defence Training Estate
Located near Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Entrance to Merrion Camp at the training area
Site information
TypeTraining Area and Range
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Operator British Army
Controlled byDefence Infrastructure Organisation
Open to
the public
Yes, visitors to Range West must attend a briefing
ConditionOperational
WebsiteGOV.UK (Castlemartin firing notice)
Location
Castlemartin Training Area
Location within Pembrokeshire
Castlemartin Training Area
Castlemartin Training Area (the United Kingdom)
Coordinates51°38′N 4°59′W / 51.63°N 4.98°W / 51.63; -4.98
Site history
Built1938
Built forWar Office
In use1939 - 1946
1951 - present
DesignationsSite of Special Scientific Interest

Castlemartin Training Area is a British Army military training area and armoured fighting vehicle range located in the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire. It was originally established for tank training by the Royal Armoured Corps in 1938. The training area is located within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, on the South Pembrokeshire coast.