ALDINGTON (Kent)
South of A20 and M20, 6m SE of Ashford.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
ALNWICK (Northumberland)
3m E of Alnwick (signposted from A1).
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
ALPRAHAM (Cheshire)
3m SE of Tarporley, nr A51.
AMPTON (Suffolk)
4m N of Bury St Edmunds, nr A134.
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
ANDOVERSFORD (Gloucestershire)
6m E Cheltenham at junction of A40 and A436.
http://www.pointingwm.co.uk
ASHORNE (Warwickshire)
S of Warwick off J13 M40, just off B4087.
ASPATRIA (Cumbria)
5m NW of Aspatria on A596.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
BADBURY RINGS (Dorset)
4m NW of Wimborne on B3082.
LH 1 ¾ circuits. 10F;19J;2OD.
Galloping course on chalk with good car parking and excellent viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
BALCORMO MAINS (Fife)
3m N of Leven.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
BARBURY CASTLE (Wiltshire)
On Marlborough Downs, 5m SSW of Wroughton off B4005, M4 J16.
LH 2 ¼ circuits. 8F;18J;2OD.
Set in natural amphitheatre on Marlborough Downs. Excellent car parking and viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
BEXHILL (East Sussex)
aka CATSFIELD
0.5m N of town at Buckholt Farm, Sidley, just off A269.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
BISHOPS COURT (Devon)
0.5m SW of Ottery St Mary.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
Only one meeting a year but arguably the best track in the south west – certainly none provides better viewing in attractive surroundings. The course is owned by octogenarian, Oliver Carter and his presence in his official white coat adds to the atmosphere – you will not see much litter (if any) at Ottery as Oliver makes regular personal checks on this! Woe- betide any litter dropper that he catches in the act! A very popular left handed course for owners and spectators alike – decent size fences, too.
BITTERLEY (Shropshire)
4m NE of Ludlow, nr A4117.
BLACK FOREST LODGE (Devon)
9m S of Exeter between Starcross and the A380.
BONVILSTON (South Glamorgan)
4m W of Cardiff on A48.
BRAFIELD-ON-THE-GREEN (Northamptonshire)
5m SE of Northampton, off A428.
BRAMPTON BRYAN (Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
11m W of Ludlow, nr A4113.
BRATTON DOWN (Devon)
Alongside B3226 11m N of South Molton 3m S of Blackmoor Gate.
BREDWARDINE (Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
7m E of Hay on Wye, nr B4352, 2m off A438.
BROCKLESBY PARK (Lincolnshire)
Nr A18 10m W of Grimsby, 5m E of Exit 5 M180.
BUCKFASTLEIGH (Devon)
Alongside A38 midway between Exeter & Plymouth.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
Two excellent meets each season at this rejuvenated former national hunt track. Course is right handed and usually the going is very good. On the favoured side of the moor, it is often warmer at Buckfastleigh than at other courses situated just off the moor. Always good racing here and Lord Atterbury won here some 18 months before going on to be third in the National – good viewing and highly recommended!
CHADDESLEY CORBETT (Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
Next to A448 midway between Bromsgrove and Kidderminster (Exit 4 or 5, M5).
http://www.pointingwm.co.uk
CHARING (Kent)
Nr A20, 12m E of Maidstone.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
CHIPLEY PARK (Somerset)
1m S of Milverton on the B3187.
CHARLTON HORETHORNE (Somerset)
5m NE of Sherbome, off B3145.
RH 2 ¼ circuits. 8F;18J;2OD.
Oval course on gentle slope. Compact facilities with good car parking and satisfactory viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
CHARM PARK (North Yorkshire)
Nr Wykeham, off A170, 6m SW of Scarborough.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
CHERRYBROOK (Devon)
2m N of Tavistock nr A386.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
This Dartmoor course is the twin to Kilworthy and they lie almost opposite each other and close to Tavistock. There is a downhill part of the course that some have said can be jarring if the going is firm but usually there is more than enough rain in this part of the world. Course is left handed and provides fair viewing. A bit more sheltered than Kilworthy and not quite such an exposed position – viewing is OK.
CILWENDEG FARM (Pembrokeshire)
1/2m from Boncath on the B4332 Newcastle Emlyn road, approx 2m from Pantyderi.
CLIFTON-on-DUNSMORE (Warwickshire)
Next to A5, 3m NW of M1 J18, 2m E of Rugby.
COLDHARBOUR (Hereford & Worcestershire)
Leave Leominster on the A44 towards Kington, pass through Monkland, left at the first crossroads on the A44 onto the A4110, and then left on a minor road towards Ivington, and the course will be signposted.
CORBRIDGE (Northumberland)
4m N of town near junction of A68 and B6318.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
COTHELSTONE (Somerset)
2m NE of Bishops Lydeard.
LH 2 ½ circuits. 7F;19J;3OD.
Attractive triangular course. Compact facilities with good car parking and viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
COTLEY FARM (Somerset)
2m SW of Chard, 1.5m off A30, signposted from W end of Chard.
LH 1 ¾ circuits. 9F;18J;2OD.
Galloping undulating course with friendly atmosphere, good car parking and reasonable viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
COTTENHAM (Cambridgeshire)
4m N of Cambridge nr B1049. (Exit 14, M11).
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
CROSSFORD (South Lanarkshire)
Overton Farm, Crossford near Carluke
Overton Farm is around 6m North-West of Lanark on the A72 between Crossford and Rosebank (Junction 8 off A74).
The Popingjay Hotel (01555-860441) is only a short walk away and is highly recommended for anyone wishing to stop over.
Thanks to Myles McNulty for the above information
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
DALSTON (Cumbria)
4m S of Carlisle on B5299.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
DALTON PARK (Yorkshire)
5m NW of Beverley nr B1248.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
DETLING (Kent)
2m NE of Maidstone nr A249, 1m N of village, handy to M2 and M20.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
DIDMARTON (Gloucestershire)
Nr A433, 6m SW of Tetbury, 8m NE of Exit 18 M4.
DINGLEY (Northamptonshire)
3m E of Market Harborough, nr A427.
http://www.dingley-uk.com
DUNCOMBE PARK (Yorkshire)
0.5m SW of Helmsley off A170, 12m E of Thirsk.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
EASINGWOLD (Yorkshire)
14m NW of York, nr A19.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
EATON HALL (Cheshire)
4m S of Chester, nr A483 and A55.
ERW LON (Camarthenshire)
2m NE of Pencader nr A485.
EYTON-ON-SEVERN (Shropshire)
7m SE of Shrewsbury, nr B4380 via A5 and M54.
FAKENHAM (Norfolk)
2m SW of town.
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
FLAGG MOOR (Derbyshire)
Nr A515, 6m SE of Buxton, 15m NW of Ashbourne.
http://www.flaggraces.co.uk
FLETE PARK (Devon)
Off A379, 10m E of Plymouth, leave A38 at Ivybridge via B3211.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
(about 2 and a half miles from Modbury, Devon) Undulating course in a beautiful and historic location. The parkland setting is associated with Flete House – the ancestral home of Lord Mildmay – legendary champion amateur of the 1930’s. The Mildmay of Flete is named after him at the Cheltenham Festival Meeting. Two meetings a year and not nearly enough runners in the last two or three seasons resulting in easy pickings for owners. A wonderful experience is a visit to a meeting at Flete Park and worth the effort to travel.
FRIARS HAUGH (Borders)
Just W of Kelso, nr A699.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
GARNONS (Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
8m W of Hereford, just off A438.
GARTHORPE (Leicestershire)
6m E of Melton Mowbray on B676, 7m from A1.
http://www.garthorpe.org.uk
GODSTONE (Surrey)
1m from Junction 6, M25.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
GREAT TRETHEW (Cornwall)
1m S of A38, 3m SE of Liskeard.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
Excellent early season course with turf that drains well so rarely heavy ground. Undulating but very inviting fences with many positioned so that horses are jumping uphill and off their hocks. Reckoned to be a good introductory course for a novice and although quite demanding in terms of stamina, tow and a half mile maidens have been introduced for younger horses – good viewing but can be cold so wrap up warmly.
GUILSBOROUGH (Northamptonshire)
Nr A50, 10m NW of Northampton (Exit 18 M1).
HACKWOOD PARK (Hampshire)
2m SE of Basingstoke, Exit 6 M3, course signposted from A339 Alton road.
HESLAKER (North Yorkshire)
2m W of Skipton on the A59, between Broughton, Carleton and Skipton (at Heslaker Farm).
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
HEXHAM (Northumberland)
2m W of town, off A69, inside NH track.
http://www.comeracing.co.uk/hexham.htm
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
HEYTHROP (Oxfordshire)
Also known as Dunthrop
2m NE of Chipping Norton at junction of A34 & A361.
HIGHAM (Suffolk)
8m NE of Colchester via A12 and B1068.
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
HIGH BICKINGTON (Devon)
Formerly Vauterhill
2m SW Of Umberleigh, 10m S of Barnstaple, nr B3217.
HIGH EASTER (Essex)
8m NW of Chelmsford nr A1060 and B184. M11 J7 or J8.
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
HOLNICOTE (Somerset)
Alongside A39, 3m W of Minehead, 2m E of Porlock.
RH 2 ½ circuits. 7F;19J;3OD.
Slightly undulating course in very scenic location. Compact facilities and adequate parking and viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
HORNBY CASTLE (Yorkshire)
Also known as Bedale
3m W of A1, S of Catterick.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
HORSEHEATH (Cambridgeshire)
4m W of Haverhill on A604 (Exits 9 or 10 M11).
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
HOWICK (Gwent)
2m W of Chepstow on B4293 (Exit 22 M4).
HUTTON RUDBY (Yorkshire)
4m W of Stokesley between A19 & A172.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
KILWORTHY (Devon)
1m N of Tavistock, 1m W of A386.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
Situated close to the attractive old market town of Tavistock, this left handed track is a stayer’s course. The old turf rarely becomes too hard but after a lot of rain the going can become deep and holding in places. A fair galloping course with reasonable viewing (not much by way of stalls or facilities) but wrap up warm as it can be very cold
KIMBLE (Buckinghamshire)
5M S Of Aylesbury on B4009. 6m from A41.
http://www.kimblepointtopoint.co.uk
KINGSTON BLOUNT (Oxfordshire)
8m NW of High Wycombe (Exits 5 or 6 M40).
http://www.kingstonblount.com
KINGSTON ST MARY (Somerset)
Near Taunton
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
LALESTON (Mid Glamorgan)
2m W of Bridgend, signposted from A4106, off A48.
LARKHILL (Wiltshire)
5m NW of Amesbury, 10m N of Salisbury, nr A303, A345, and A360.
RH 1 1/3 circuits. 13F;18J;3OD.
Exposed galloping course on Salisbury Plain with excellent facilities, parking and viewing.
http://www.atra.mod.uk/atra/rsa/Business_Centre/Larkhill_Point_to_Po
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
LIFTON (Devon)
0.5m off A30, 3m E of Launceston
Course description courtesy of
Anthony Howe
flat track of about three lies situated only a couple of miles from the Cornwall/ Devon border market town of Launceston (on A30). Three meetings per season and very good viewing. The host at Jay’s Farm is none other that the well known comedian: Jethro and one top trainers who often has runners here is Robert Alner. He and other good judges say that a handy horse (circa 16.00hands) is the type for this fairly short (3 mile roughly) track.
LITTLEWINDSOR (Dorset)
2m W of A3066, 2.5m S of Crewkerne.
RH 2 ½ circuits. 7F;19J;3OD.
Undulating course with compact facilities, good car parking and viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
LLANFRYNACH (Brecon.)
3m SE of Brecon off B4558, 2m off A40.
LLANVAPLEY (Gwent)
4m E of Abergavenny, nr B4233, 4m from A40.
LOCKINGE (Oxfordshire)
2m SE of Wantage on B4494, 8m NW Exit 13 M4.
LYDSTEP (South Pembrokeshire)
3m SW of Tenby, nr A4139.
MAISEMORE PARK (Gloucestershire)
Nr A417, 3m NW of Gloucester (Exit 11 M5).
http://www.pointingwm.co.uk
MARKET RASEN (Lincolnshire)
Left-handed, inside NH hurdles course, 16m NW of Lincoln.
http://www.marketrasenraces.co.uk/website/index.html
MARKS TEY (Essex)
5m W Of Colchester, at junction of A12 & A120.
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
MILBORNE ST ANDREW (Dorset)
Midway between Blandford and Dorchester, 0.5m SW of A354 on Bere Regis road.
Between Blandford and Dorchester. Off A354.
LH 2 ½ circuits. 8F;19J;2OD.
Undulating course with compact facilities. Good atmosphere with satisfactory parking and viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
MOLLINGTON (Oxfordshire)
On A423, 5m N of Banbury.
MORDON (County Durham)
Also known as Howe Hills
3m SE J60 A1(M).
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
MOSSHOUSES (Borders.)
4m NE of Galashiels between A7 and A68.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
MOUNSEY HILL GATE (Somerset)
4m N of Dulverton nr B3323. Exit 27 M5 via A373 & A396.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
This right handed track near to Exmoor is a long course with a great emphasis on stamina. Not obviously steep or undulating but a course that takes “some getting”. A real stayer’s course and careful with the bets because upsets can occur. Only one meeting per year and do not expect to see much, This is one of the worst viewing tracks I have ever seen and that is a universally shared view.
NETHERBY
Netherby Park is near Longtown (8 miles from Carlisle on the England/Scotland border).
Details are yet to be finalised but the track is flat and on old turf along the side of the River Esk.
It is also believed to provide good viewing.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
NORTHAW (Hertfordshire)
2m NE of Potters Bar off A121, Exit 24, M25.
http://www.pointingea.com/courses/courses.htm
PARHAM (Sussex)
Nr A283, 4m SE of Pulborough, lm W of Storrington.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
PAXFORD (Gloucestershire)
On B4479, 3m NW of Moreton-in-Marsh.
http://www.pointingwm.co.uk
PENSHURST (Kent)
3m SW of Penshurst, W of B2188, well sign-posted, 12m Exit 5 M25.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
PENTRECLWYDAU (West Glamorgan)
Nr A465, between Resolven and Glynneath in the Neath valley.
PEPER HAROW (Surrey)
Nr A3, 3m W of Godalming, 6m SW of Guildford. 15m from Exit 10 M25.
http://members.aol.com/pointingse/courses.htm
RHYDYGWERN (Caerphilly)
Nr Caerphilly
SANDON (Staffordshire)
4m SE of Stone, nr A51. Exit 14 M6.
SIDDINGTON (Gloucestershire)
2m S of Cirencester, nr A419. 20m from Exit 13 M5 & Exit 15 M4.
STAFFORD CROSS (Devon)
3m W of Seaton, nr A3052. Exit 30 M5.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
You will be most unlikely to find soft or heavy on this right handed, flat and sharpish track. In the better races, they do not hang about and this can be a very fast track – not an easy course for riders to make up ground so the speed merchants tend to prevail. Viewing is awful and the landrover roof is about the best option! Difficult to hear the commentary on one side of the course so if you cannot see and cannot hear, you need a good imagination to visit Axe Vale near Seaton, Devon.
STAINTON (Cleveland)
4m SW of Middlesbrough, off A19.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
STON EASTON (Somerset)
Just off A37 Shepton Mallet to Bath road.
RH 2 ½ circuits. 7F;18J;2OD.
Undulating course with scenic views. Compact facilities with good car parking and satisfactory viewing.
http://www.pointingwessex.co.uk
TABLEY (Cheshire)
lm W of Knutsford, M6 Junction 19.
THORPE LODGE (Nottinghamshire)
4m SW of Newark-on-Trent, nr A46. 5m from A1.
TRANWELL (Northumberland)
3m SW of Morpeth, nr B6524. Handy to A1.
http://www.northernp2p.co.uk
TRECOED (Pembrokeshire)
At Letterston, on the A40 between Haverfordwest and Fishguard.
TREBUDANNON (Cornwall)
2m SW of St Columb Major off the A392.
TWESELDOWN (Hampshire)
3m W of Aldershot, 6m from M3 Exit 4 or 5.
http://jump.to/tweseldownracing
UMBERLEIGH (Devon)
Off the A377 at Chapelton, 5m SE of Barnstaple.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
Worth visiting for the celebratory end of season atmosphere. The Welsh always come in numbers and add to the competeitive and celebratory spirit of the occasion. A left-handed and undulating course which provides ample opportunity for run outs along the bottom straight. A poor viewing course and although quite long established the end of season swansong is worthy of a better course. The going can be very firm in a dry year but the organisers do go to immense trouble to present what is not the best of courses.
UPPER SAPEY (Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
At Wolferlow, 6m N of Bromyard nr B4203, 15m W of Exits 5 & 6 M5.
http://www.pointingwm.co.uk
UPTON-ON-SEVERN (Worcestershire)
Nr A38, 8m S of Worcester, handy to M5 & M50 (Exit 1).
http://www.pointingwm.co.uk
WADEBRIDGE (Cornwall)
At Royal Cornwall Showground, 1m W of town nr A39.
Course description courtesy of Anthony Howe
Early season meetings take place here and usually this is the kick off for the West Country season. The course is fairly sharp and is situated a couple of miles outside the town of Wadebridge (take Padstow road) on the permanent showground for the Royal Cornwall Show. Not a pretty course but advantages include a good paddock area and undercover bookmakers and refreshments with seated areas. The tricky part of this left handed course is a quite steep and long downhill descent. Several horses each year hang left back to the boxes and with the downhill momentum contributing they miss the markers and run off the course.
WELBECK (Nottinghamshire)
Nr Worksop, off B6034
WESTON PARK (Shropshire)
4m NE of Shifnal, nr A5 and A41. Exit 12 M6, or Exit 3 M54.
WHITTINGTON (Lancashire)
2m SW of Kirkby Lonsdale on B6254, 8m from M6 Exits 35 and 36.
http://www.whittingtonraces.co.uk
WHITWELL-ON-THE-HILL (Yorkshire)
Alongside A64, 6m SW of Malton, 10m NE of York.
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
WHITWICK MANOR (Hereforshire)
8m NE of Hereford, nr junction of A417 and A4103. Exit 2 M50.
WITTON CASTLE (County Durham)
5m W of Bishop Auckland nr A68, handy to A1(M).
http://www.pointingyorkshire.co.uk
WOODFORD (Gloucestershire)
Nr A38, 15m N of Bristol, 3m from exit 14 M5.
http://www.pointingwm.co.uk
YSTRADOWEN (The Vale of Glamorgan)
2m N of Cowbridge (at Uplands Farm). |