If you fancy a long drive and you don’t live in Wales, you’re in luck! What’s more, when you get to your destination, it’ll have been worth the journey. I believe this is the most scenic circuit in the country, with stunning views of the mountains and the sea to disturb one’s tranquil on-circuit drive.
The circuit is as challenging as they come, regardless of configuration, although I have to give preference to Coastal over International GP. My favourite loses two long fast straights, punctuated by hard braking for hairpin, but gains the Corkscrew, which is as epic as it sounds: downhill; tricky braking; tough left and right turns; heavy payments for over-optimism. Superb!
Circuit Details
Anglesey Circuit
Ty Croes,
Anglesey,
Wales.
LL63 5TF.
01407 811400
email: admin@angleseycircuit.com
Technical
The technical information has been extracted from the Motorsport UK Yearbook 2024, published online and effective from 01/01/2024.
Length: 1.55 miles, 2.49 km
Number of Starters
Racing & Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc: Not Provided
Racing & Sports Racing Cars up to 2000cc: 28
Other Classes: 34
Speed Limits
Paddock Speed Limit: 10 mph
Pit Lane Speed Limit: 60 kph – 37.28 mph
Getting There
The above link provides a map and advice on how to access the circuit for competitors and spectators.
SatNav
Entering a post code into my satnav usually gets me there, but not always, so I also include GPS coordinates with this guide. 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 or a humorous sentence.
I have also provided coordinates and What3Words for a position within the paddock. This could be useful as a meeting point for guests.
Circuit Entrance Coordinates
- DMS: 53°11’39.14″,-4°29’49.05″
- DD: 53.1942,-4.49696
- What3words: ///spillage.snores.mini
Paddock Coordinates
- DMS: 53°11’22.92″,-4°29’46.65″
- DD: 53.1897,-4.49629
- What3words: ///steers.admiral.jugs
Useful Links and Information
Google Map of Paddock and Pits
Official Links
I could not find links on the current website for a map of the circuit, an accommodation guide or directions. I expect for this to be rectified in the near future, as there is a clear note stating
Please note this a temporary website, whilst our new one is under construction.
In the meantime, here is the link for the main web site.
The above link has a list to nearby bed and breakfast rooms. I cannot vouch for their accuracy and so feedback would be welcome.
Shop
How to monetise this web site is an ongoing issue, but I do not want adverts as all they do is add to the coffers of the internet giants while detracting from the contents of these pages. I also don’t use cookies, which are often perceived as a means of stealing visitor’s personal data.
The answer, for now at least, is Print-On-Demand merchandise. The diagrams that are on these web pages have been created by myself and so I own the copyrights. From them, I have created a series of merchandise that can be bought by visitors to these pages.
RedBubble was chosen after my being confused while investigating such sites. This was one that I could understand, but not fully and so more updates are expected. The prices were also far more sensible than other retailers, mainly due to postage not being from the USA.
Merchandise available includes:
- T-Shirts
- Caps
- Bags
- Pillows
- Mugs
- Coasters
- Mouse Mats
- Desk Mats
- Pet Mats
- Stickers
- Tablet and Phone Cases
- Clocks
- Badges
Marshal Posts
Visit the above link for comprehensive details on the marshal posts for this configuration.
Not all marshal posts are for the displaying of flags, whilst not all flag posts are necessarily in use. The minimum requirement is for each flag post having a clear view of the previous and following posts. The above link is to a page showing a large map of all flag posts on the circuit, along with a description of post.
It is important for the drivers to familiarise themselves with the location of all flag posts. This is usually done, for a race, on the green flag lap where drivers, having lined up on the grid in starting order, then set off and drive the circuit at a sensible and controlled pace that is set by either the pole-position person or a safety/course car. On that lap, every manned flag post displays a waved green flag, allowing the driver to memorise all positions. Memorising those posts in advance can be helpful. A similar display takes place for other sessions, such as qualifying, but the flags are only displayed long enough for cars that are released onto the circuit at the start of that session; latecomers need to have already done their research.
Track Limits
There are no track limits sensors on the exit of any corner, but the MSA rules still apply. Follow the above link to read of them. A summary is:
- The white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track. So are the kerbs.
- If any wheel wholly leave the defined part of the track (the white line or the kerb), track limits are exceeded.
- In qualifying, any offence will result in that lap time being disqualified.
- In a race, a second offence will result in a warning flag. Subsequent offences will be punished with increasing severity, culminating in the black flag – disqualification.
Paddock Facilities
Click on the above link for a tour of the paddock facilities, along with pit access, grid details and more.
Camping Facilities
Camping is allowed at the circuit. The best places are north of the paddock, either side of the entrance road, or to the east.
Showers and Toilets
From the centre of the paddock and looking towards the paddock entrance, the shower block is beyond, to the right. To the left of the paddock entrance is a toilet block.
Waste Facilities
From the centre of the paddock and looking towards the paddock entrance, the shower block is beyond, to the right. In front of this is an Elisan Toilet Emptying Point.
Recycling Facilities
I do not remember there being recycling facilities in the paddock.
Electricity
Anglesey’s web site states: “The paddock has 48 electrical hookup points. These are the 16 amp blue plug style. There are an additional 2 of these in each garage, plus a 110v supply.”
I do not remember there being an electricity supply in the paddock. I shall confirm, on my next visit, if the supplies are paddock-wide or in a specific area.
Water
From the centre of the paddock and looking towards the paddock entrance, there is a toilet block to the left. At the rear of that block is a fresh water tap.
I believe that there are water taps by the scrutineering bay and also in the garages.
Café and Bar
From the centre of the paddock and looking towards the main paddock entrance, there is a toilet block and then a café/bar to the left.
The Café is open from 7am – 9pm. During the summer, it is also open on Thursday evenings prior to race meetings.
Bar opening times: from 6pm on Thursdays & Fridays and from 12pm till late during race meetings.
Spectating Points
Anglesey is the most picturesque circuit in Britain, if not the world, with endless vista of mountains and the sea, often both taken in together. It takes a lot to drag one’s eyes away from those views, towards the racing, but here Anglesey is equally successful. My favourite point is overlooking the Corkscrew, watching the cars dive down the hill and take, depending on the configuration in use, the tricky left-hander or the devilish left-right complex. As the cars disappear from view, a slight raise of the head brings into view those mountains.
Official Locations
| Signing On | Ground Floor of Race Control. |
| Race Admin | Ground Floor of Race Control. |
| Race Control | Looking from the paddock, Race Control is to the right of the centre of the garages. |
| Clerk of the Course | Race Control. |
| Timekeeping | Race Control. |
| Medical Centre | As the medical centre is quite remote, it is advisable to visit Race Admin and question the availability of First Aid. The medical centre is located to the North of Peel Corner. It is separated from the main paddock by the two straights that make up the International GP configuration. If the Coastal configuration is in use, then pedestrian access via the paddock is as follows: With the Scrutineering Bay on the left and the café / bar on the right, head towards the second set of pits that are not in use. Walk to the far north end of the pit lane, where the circuit can be crossed at the pit lane entry. Continue along the path to the very end, where you will come across some buildings, the first of which is the Medical Centre. If driving, or the International GP or National configuration is in use, access is as follows: Take the access road from the paddock, as if you were leaving the venue. On bearing left you will pass the hairpin on the left. Take the next left, which is just before the circuit exit. Continue until a pedestrian/road path crosses. Turn right here (you could have also turned right at the previous path, just a few car-lengths back). You will now come across some buildings, the first of which is the Medical Centre. |
Race Locations
| Scrutineering | Looking from the café/bar, towards the garages, scrutineering is a little ahead and to the right, towards the edge of the paddock. From the circuit, taking the pitlane access into Parc Ferme, Scrutineering is at the far left of Parc Ferme. Access from the second pit lane is by exiting the pits at the southern end, into the paddock. Scrutineering is immediately to the left. |
| Noise Test | On entry to the Assembly Area. |
| Assembly Area | Looking from the café/bar, towards the garages, the Assembly Area is to the far right. |
| Parc Ferme | Looking from the café/bar, towards the garages, scrutineering is a little ahead and to the right, towards the edge of the paddock. Immediately to the right is access/egress for Parc Ferme. From the circuit, exit onto the pitlane very cautiously, as access into Parc Ferme is immediately to the left. |
| Pit Lane | The pit lane speed limit is 60 km/h, or 37.3mph. From the Assembly Area, cars will be directed into the western end of the pit lane. Drivers will be directed along the pit lane, with garages on the left and the pit wall on the right. When permission is granted, head straight on for the pit exit lane which curves to the left before a short slip road. If joining a live session, be aware of oncoming traffic; while the racing line will direct most traffic to the right of the track, dawdling traffic (maybe on a slow lap) may have moved over to the left. To join the pit lane from the paddock, the entry is to the right of the garages and next to the Assembly Area. To leave the pit lane directly into the paddock, drive past the garages and, as soon as they end, turn left. |
| Starting Grid | Coming out of the hairpin and heading past the unused pits on the left, the last place on the grid is just before the pit entry / final corner. The main starting lights are around this corner and so are out of sight for those at the very back. The head of the grid is alongside Race Control. As the exit kerb comes to an end, on the right, there is an access road that makes up the Club configuration. Halfway along this is the starting line, with the head of the grid being a little before. |
Petrol Availability
I understand that fuel is now available on-site. The bay is located at the south end of the Scrutineering Bay. From the paddock, as you look at the lengthways end of the Scrutineering Bay, it is at the left end.
The closest petrol station, time-wise, from the circuit is Gulf Gwalia. There is also an Asda station which is a few minutes further away. The nearest Shell station, which I believe sells 98-RON petrol is around half an hour away, to the east.
Gulf Gwalia Service Station
North West, 11.1 miles; around 18 minutes
London Road,
Holyhead.
LL65 3DR.
Asda Petrol
North East, 11.0 miles; around 21 minutes
14 Church Street,
Llangefni.
LL77 7DU.
Shell Britannia
East, 19.4 miles; around 26 minutes
Mona Road,
Menai Bridge.
LL59 5EB.
YouTube Videos
I don’t have any videos for this circuit configuration.
I do have a couple of videos of the original configuration, which is sadly no longer in existence. It was a great circuit, as I hope you’ll agree. At least video quality has improved immeasurably:
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Page updated by Peter Tattersall, August 2024