Concealed in the rolling hills of Kent, Lydden Hill is a unique location in motorsport history as the birthplace of Rallycross. Measuring just a mile in length, it's the shortest road racing circuit in the UK, but don't let its length deceive you - this is a place of character and adrenalin. Ever since it hosted the first world competition in Rallycross back in 1967, Lydden Hill has remained a breeding ground for the activity, having hosted events like the World Rallycross Championship, European Rallycross Championship, and British Rallycross Championship.
What makes Lydden Hill unique? Its wicked corners and drastic changes of level. The North Bend and Paddock Bend are unique treats, rewarding hard and precise driving. The high-speed rise to North Bend and the hair-raising downhill swoop of Hairy Hill are unadulterated adrenalin - but don't get too relaxed, for the tyre walls lurk in the background, ominously close, with minimal gravel traps to save you from an error.
For rising stars, Lydden Hill track days are expertly planned. Sessions are allocated by skill group; novice, intermediate, and experienced - to make everyone feel at ease. Drivers receive professional tuition in racing lines, braking points, and pit lane etiquette before getting on the tarmac, allowing them to approach the circuit with confidence. With a total of six 15-minute sessions per track day, there is plenty of time to push yourself to the limit.
The thrill is far from over. Lydden Hill Motorsport School offers one-to-one lessons, while experience days enable you to drive over 200 fantastic cars from the greatest legends of the marques. If you're looking for supercar adrenaline thrills or honing your skills on a bike, Lydden Hill has it all.
For those turning it into a day (or weekend) out, the paddock cafe has local fresh produce to refuel your spirits, and camping facilities with toilet and shower for track day participants. The friendly, no-frills atmosphere makes it a popular choice among both seasoned competitors and novices alike.
Narrow, historical, and eternally exciting, Lydden Hill is the ultimate proof that size isn't everything in motorsport. From dominating its bends, applauding Rallycross heroes, to experiencing the wonder of this fabled circuit, each Lydden Hill visit is one for the history books.