The Gurston Down Calendar

The very best hillclimbers in the country come to Gurston for the May and August events
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The BARC's Gurston Down Hillclimb takes place on Gurston Farm, which lies just south-west of the village of
Broad Chalke, which is some ten miles south-west of the City of Salisbury in the County of Wiltshire, Southern England.

Access is best made by turning off the A354 at Coombe Bissett, some three miles south-west of Salisbury,
and following the unclassified road through the villages of Stratford Tony and Bishopstone to Broad Chalke.

On the following map, the Urban structures at the top right are the western outskirts of the City of Salisbury.
The Green road running diagonally across the map is the A354 from Salisbury to Blandford Forum.

Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

Gurston Down is marked by the arrow between Broad Chalke and Fifield Bavant.
The Ordnance Survey 1:50000 Map Reference is Sheet 184 - 025,255

Access to Gurston Down is best made by turning off the A354 at Coombe Bissett, some three miles
south-west of Salisbury, and following the unclassified road through the villages of Stratford Tony and
Bishopstone to Broad Chalke.

Once in the village of Broad Chalke, follow sharp right just past the Public House, and pass the new
houses on your right. After a further 100 metres the road turns sharp left.
Continue along this road; Gurston Farm lies approximately one mile up the valley on the right-hand side;
the entrance is just beyond the 30mph Speed De-restriction signs.

Please note that this is a working farm, and animals other than Guide Dogs are not allowed.

Sunday 06th April 2008,
Test Day - Open to BARC SW Members only
Admission free, Car parking free.
Gates open at 0800; Testing will commence at 0900 hours.

Saturday 19th April 2008,
Speed Event, Nat B; a round of the 2008 Practical Performance Car / BARC Speed Championship
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; lunch; competitive runs starting around 1330.

Sunday 20th April 2008
Speed Event, Nat B; the inaugural round of the 2008 Gurston Championship and Top Ten Challenge
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; lunch; competitive runs starting around 1330.

Late April / Early May 2008 - Date to be confirmed
Annual General Meeting, commencing at 1930 hours in the Gurston Down Restuarant.
To be followed by a "question and answer" session.

Saturday 24th May 2008
Practise for the first visit of contenders in the 2008 British Hillclimb and Leaders Championships, and practise by members of the National Hillclimb Association on their Motor-cycles.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; two practice sessions before lunch, one further practice session after lunch.

Sunday 25th May 2008
Speed Event, Nat A; the first visit of contenders in the 2008 British Hillclimb and Leaders Championships, and competition by members of the National Hillclimb Association on their Motor-cycles.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; final practice from 0830; first class runs from about 1045; first top-twelve run-off at about 1300; lunch;
second class runs from about 1415; second top-twelve run-off at about 1600.

Saturday 21st June 2008
Speed Event, Nat B; a round of the 2008 ASWMC Championship.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; lunch; competitive runs starting around 1330.

Sunday 22nd June 2008
Speed Event, Nat B; second round of the 2008 Gurston Championship and Top Ten Challenge.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; lunch; competitive runs starting around 1330.

Sunday 20th July 2008
Speed Event, Nat B; third round of the 2008 Gurston Championship and Top Ten Challenge, and competition by members of
the National Hillclimb Association on their Motor-cycles.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; lunch; competitive runs starting around 1330.

Saturday 23rd August 2008
Practise for the second visit of contenders in the 2008 British Hillclimb and Leaders Championships.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; two practice sessions before lunch, one further practice session after lunch.

Sunday 24th August 2008
Speed Event, Nat A; the second visit of contenders in the 2008 British Hillclimb and Leaders Championships.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; final practice from 0830; first class runs from about 1045; first top-twelve run-off at about 1300; lunch;
second class runs from about 1415; second top-twelve run-off at about 1600.

Sunday 14th September 2008
Speed Event, Nat B; the final round of the 2008 Gurston Championship and Top Ten Challenge.
Admission £10.00 per person, Car parking free, Children under 14 free.
Gates open 0800; practice from 0830; lunch; competitive runs starting around 1330.

The motorbikes are extremely popular - and spectacular - additions to the May and July events
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The Gurston Down Events Calendar for 2008

Location of Gurston Down

The Gurston Down Events Calendar for 2008

(Please note - all references to times are only indicative)