Hawkstone Park, Shropshire, SY4 4NA
Hospital – Princess Royal – Telford – 18 miles – 29 km T: + 44 (0)1743 261000
Pharmacy / Chemist – Wem – 7 miles – 11 km T: + 44 (0)1939 234004 Mon – Sat 09.00 – 18.00 hrs
Fuel Filling Station – Prees Heath – 7 miles – 11km T: + 44 (0)1948 660010 Mon -Sun 06.00 – 23.00 hrs
Truck Stop / Cafe – Prees Heath – 7 miles – 11km T: + 44 (0)1948 665691 Mon – Fri 05.45 – 20.00 hrs – Sat 05.45 – 18.00 hrs Sun 07.30 – 14.00 hrs Bank /24 hr
Cashpoint – Wem – 7 miles – 11 km T: + 44 (0) 845 7555555 Mon – Sat 09.30 – 16.30 hrs
Mini Supermarket – Wem – 7 miles – 11 km T: + 44 (0)1939 234900 Mon – Sat 08.30 – 20.00 hrs – Sun 10.00 – 16.00 hrs
Hodnet Village Stores – Hodnet – 3 miles – 5 km T: + 44 (0)1630 685218 Mon – Fri 07.30 – 20.00 hrs – Sat – 08.30 – 20.00 hrs- Sun 08.30 – 18.00
Towns
Shrewsbury – 15 miles – 24 km
Telford – 18 miles – 29 km
London – 167 miles – 267 km
Motorways
M6 junction [15] – 22 miles – 35 km
M54 junction [7] – 16 miles – 26 km
M56 junction [10] – 39 miles – 62 km
Airports
Birmingham International – 60 miles – 96 km
Manchester – 54 miles – 87 km
Liverpool John Lennon – 50 miles – 80 km
Ports
Dover – 257 miles – 411km
Portsmouth – 250 miles – 400 km
Plymouth – 210 miles – 336 km
Train Station
Wem – 7 miles – 11 km (Birmingham New Street via Shrewsbury)
Location
The postcode for the circuit is SY4 4NA
Height at paddock 100 metres
Height at highest section 130 metres
Hawkstone Park MX Circuit is centrally located in the UK, just off the A49 near to the village of Hopton.
The exit off the A49 can be found between B5065 and B5063, and is sign posted”Booley / Stanton ”
Hawkstone Park remains one of the most famous moto-x circuits in the World, and certainly the most well known in the UK.
The steep Hawkstone hill with its exposed rock face near the summit, which rises from the lower section of the track as the riders cross the line each lap, has been the backdrop to many classic moto-x images and is instantly recognised the World over.
The deep sand that is present throughout the circuit becomes rougher as the meeting progresses, creating a new test for rider and machine as they take to the start gate for each and every moto. The more tired the riders become the greater the challenge becomes.
The whoop section out in woods is still a favourite amongst spectators, with only the brave daring to tackle this technical part of the lap on full throttle. The consequences of mistiming such an attack normally results in a spectacular crash, which leaves a lasting memory both with the rider and the assembled audience.
The flowing and undulating circuit has many good vantage points for the public, but in terms of crowd there is never any deeper gathering than at the great sand pit section just before the bridge that separates the riders from the welcome sight of the finish line, bar a few new corners.
Since Jobe lept above Malherbe in the 1984 – 500 GP, captured in the most iconic moto-x image of all time taken by Nick Haskell, people have flocked to this point to witness similar feats of bravery.
Over the twenty or so years since, judging by the returning crowds, they have never been disappointed by the action that this truly great circuit continues to serve them.
We hope you too enjoy your day at this awe inspiring venue!
