Regulations United Kingdom Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Hobbyhorse Bay
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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Voluntary closure
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Restrictions apply from 1 January - 31 December.
Reason: Heritage
There is a permanent restriction on 'Dawn Chorus' on the east side of the bay.
Please do not climb if the seal pups are present in the bay. This is very likely from August to November
Sectors:
- Dawn Chorus
Published by BMC, 7 Sept 2026 · Hobbyhorse Bay
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Permit required
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.
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Access to Range West for climbing, surfing or fishing is only possible following attendance to an annual access safety brief.
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