Lydden Hill Race Circuit, Racing circuit in Kent, England
The one-mile Lydden Hill Race Circuit combines tarmac and gravel sections, featuring a challenging layout between Canterbury and Dover.
Bill Chesson established the circuit in 1955, initially promoting stock-car racing before adding a tarmac track for road racing in 1962.
The circuit created rallycross history in 1967 when Vic Elford won the first-ever race of this format in a Porsche 911.
Located midway between Canterbury and Dover, the circuit hosts regular motorsport events including rallycross, drifting, and motorcycle competitions.
Formula 1 champion James Hunt secured his first racing victory at Lydden Hill in 1968 while driving a Russell-Alexis Mk14 Formula Ford.
GPS coordinates: 51.17740,1.19964
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:20
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East Kent Railway
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St Peter's Church, Swingfield
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Lydden and Temple Ewell Downs
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Alkham, Lydden and Swingfield Woods
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East Kent Railway Trust
2.5 km
Church of St Andrew
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Church of St John the Baptist
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Church of St Nicholas
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Church of St Mary Magdalene
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Church of St Pancras
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The Bell Inn
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The Jackdaw Inn
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Church of St Margaret
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Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin
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Church of St Martin
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Denton Court And Entrance Court
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Shepherdswell War Memorial
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Shepherds Well Signal Box
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Tappington Hall
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Footbridge At Ford
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Swingfield Preceptory
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West Court West Court Farmhouse
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The Old Bakery
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Milestone, bottom of Lydden Hill, N of Bell Farm, opp. Swanton Lane
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Milestone, Canterbury Road at TR277450
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