Oulton Park Getting There

With most people having satnav, there’s little to be gained from various detailed directions. It is the final few miles where a little advice can be an aid to confidence. In the case of Oulton Park, that advice can also include the avoidance of roads unsuitable to towing vehicles, as in the red-marked roads in the above map.

Oulton Park is located midway between Chester and Junction 18 of the M6. Consequently, that is the route most travellers are expected to take. It takes around 25 minutes to drive west, along the A54, to the 49 turn off.

Travelling from the North West is usually via Junction 10 of the M56. From here it is around 20 minutes, always on the A49, until crossing the A54 and joining the above M6 route.

From the West, again join the A54, turning right at the A54.

Having crossed or turned off the A54, it is only a third of a mile to the left-hand junction into Park Road. Care should be taken along this country road, especially as it is mainly straight and narrow. Another 1.2 miles brings one to a junction that requires a very sharp right turn. Opposite this junction can be seen, ahead, the East Gate entrance, but my directions are for the main entrance which, having turned left, is 0.2 miles away, on the left.

For southern visitors travelling via the A49, I currently recommend staying on the A49 as it cuts into the A51 and heads north. From there, it is 4.5 miles to the Church Road turn off, to the right. An alternative is the 3.7 mile to the circuit route that takes in Eaton Lane, Beech Lane and Park Road. While longer this route, admittedly merely from studying the maps, looks less suitable.

Entrances

The main entrance is the most likely entrance to be open. Depending on the event, some or all of the remaining entrances will be closed.

Main Entrance

This is the competitor’s entrance and leads directly to the paddock. It is the entrance that I have based the directions on. The remaining entrances will be described with this Main Entrance being the starting point.

East Gate

If following the recommended route, above, the drive will see this entrance opposite the junction at the end of Church Road.

From the Main Entrance, turn right, heading east. East Gate is 0.2 miles away, opposite the junction for Church Road

Knickerbrook Entrance

From the Main Entrance, turn left, heading west. After 0.2 miles turn left into Rushton Lane. This is a very narrow lane, so take care. The entrance is 0.5 miles down, on the left.

Shaw’s Entrance

I’m not confident that this is an entrance, especially as it is via a very narrow lane that looks private. I shall hold off providing directions until I am confident.

SatNav

Entering the post code into my satnav usually gets me there, but not always, so I also include GPS coordinates. What3Words are also an increasingly useful addition. I try to find a w3w location with at least one word that is related to motor racing; I also try to find short words.

I have also provided coordinates and What3Words for a position within the paddock. This could be useful as a meeting point for guests.

Coordinates

Coordinates are given in the three formats:

  • DMS: Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds
  • DD: Decimal degrees
  • What3Words

Circuit Entrance Coordinates

  • DMS:                53°11’0.96″,-2°37’3.93″
  • DD:                   53.1836011545724,-2.61775726863236
  • What3words:  ///clenching.reset.trailer

Paddock Coordinates

  • DMS:                  53°10’47.11″,-2°36’52.01″
  • DD:                     53.179752,-2.614448
  • What3words:   ///hydration.betraying.paddock

Paddock

Having entered the circuit via the Main Entrance, drive straight on until the Chequers Restaurant is directly ahead, then turn left.

Page updated by Peter Tattersall, March, 2022