Regulations United Kingdom Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Flimston Bay (Range East)
2 sectors closed 1 Mar–1 Aug
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Prohibited during a period
Climbing · 1 Mar to 1 Aug
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Restrictions apply from 1 March - 1 August.
Reason: Nesting Birds
The restriction is to protect oystercatchers on the stack in the middle of the beach. No climbing is allowed on the stack and there is no access for walking across the beach in the nesting season. Climbers may abseil in direct to routes on the other buttresses/slabs as long as disturbance is minimised on the beach area. Please check for notices on access points about seal pups (August to November) and maintain a distance of at least 100m from seal pups.
Sectors:
- The beach
- The stack
Published by BMC, 7 Sept 2026 · Flimston Bay (Range East)
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Castlemartin Training Area
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Access restrictions
Castlemartin is subject to the Castlemartin RAC Range Byelaws 1986.
When the ranges are used for live firing, red flags (day) or red lights (night) are displayed and access is prohibited.
Access opportunities
Two car parks within Range East provide access to a limited network of public rights of way, which includes sections of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Trail. Access is subject to firing times.
Published by Ministry of Defence, 16 Mar 2026 · Wales - public access to military areas
In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Regulated zone
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- 10. Is wild camping allowed?
No. Nearly all the land the Coast Path passes through is in private ownership. Camping without the landowner’s permission (wild camping) is a trespass against the owner. There are many campsites along the Coast Path. […]
Published by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority · Coast Path FAQ