Shelsley Walsh is the oldest motor sport venue in continuous use in the world
England, europe
N/A
100 m
hard
Year-round
Get ready for a wild ride at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, the granddaddy of motorsport venues! Tucked away in Worcestershire, England, on the western edge of Worcester, this place has been roaring since 1905!
Forget your fancy modern tracks, this is proper old-school racing. We're talking a 1,000-yard (914 meters) sprint up a seriously steep hill. It climbs 328 feet (100 m), boasting an average gradient of 1 in 9.14 (10.9%) and a stomach-churning steepest bit at 1 in 6.24 (16%). Seriously, power is EVERYTHING here!
The course is famed as one of the steepest hillclimbs worldwide, where the racing line is just 12 feet wide in places. Picture this: vintage beasts and modern rockets battling it out for the coveted "fastest time of the day." It’s a driver's dream and a spectator's paradise!
Beyond the racing, Shelsley Walsh is like a living museum, showcasing automotive history with its collection of classic cars. So, whether you're a petrolhead or just fancy a day out with a twist, Shelsley Walsh is an absolute must-see! Check out the map on the Shelsley Walsh website to get your bearings.
Where is it?
Shelsley Walsh is the oldest motor sport venue in continuous use in the world is located in England (europe). Coordinates: 54.6383, -1.7114
Road Details
- Country
- England
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 100 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 54.6383, -1.7114
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