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Larkhill Racecourse

Location

Description

Directions

The course is situated 2 miles north west of Amesbury and 10 miles north of Salisbury, near the A303, A345 and A360. If travelling from the west, proceed along the A303. After Winterbourne Stoke, turn left onto the A360. Proceed for ½ mile and at the next crossroads, go straight over onto the B3086. At the next junction, turn right and the entrance to the course will be found on the left after a further ½ mile. If travelling from the east, turn right off the A303 at Amesbury onto the A345. At the next roundabout, turn left into Larkhill and follow the signs to the course.

Description

A well established and popular galloping track set on Salisbury Plain. Excellent viewing and facilities. Access is along a long gravel trackway and the changing rooms in a two storey building known as the Queen’s Building. Races held over three miles comprise of 1 1/3 circuits. The fences are well built and comprise of portable fences.

Technical Information

Right Handed. 13 fences (2 open ditches) 4 mile races: 22 jumps (4 open ditches) 3 mile races: 18 jumps (3 open ditches) 2½ mile races: 15 jumps (2 open ditches)

Established 1947

Clerk of the Course Roly Rickcord (07788 371204)

Website: www.larkhillracing.co.uk

 

Photos courtesy of Tim Holt

Meetings

Sunday 29th November 2026 - Hursley Hambledon

Sunday 13th December 2026 - New Forest Bloodhounds

Sunday 3th January 2027 - Larkhill Racing Club

Sunday 17th January 2027 - Royal Artillery

Sunday 7th February 2027 - Combined Services

Sunday  28th February 2027 - South & West Wilts

Saturday 27th March 2027 - Tedworth (Easter Saturday)