Set within the Cheshire countryside, Oulton Park follows the natural contours of its parkland surroundings. Fast bends, tight chicanes and changing gradients give the circuit a distinctive rhythm, with something different to learn in every section.
The Circuit at a Glance
- Location: Little Budworth, Cheshire, England
- Layout: International
- Length: Approximately 4.3 km / 2.69 miles
- Key sections: Cascades, Shell Oils, Knickerbrook, Druids and Lodge
Corners to Get to Know
The lap begins at Old Hall, before descending through The Avenue towards Cascades. The International layout continues through Island Bend to the distinctive banked Shell Oils hairpin.
Britten’s and Hislop’s introduce tighter changes of direction, while Knickerbrook leads into the climb up Clay Hill. The closing section takes in Druids and Lodge, before crossing Deer Leap towards the start-finish line.
What Makes Oulton Park Different?
Oulton Park’s character comes from the way its corners connect across rising and falling ground. Crests can limit the view ahead, while changes in camber give individual bends a different feel.
Learning the sequence helps you understand how each section leads into the next, particularly through the faster stretches and the approach to the tighter chicanes.
Prepare for Your Track Day
Use APEXGUIDE to follow a reference lap from the cockpit, explore the corner sequence and see how the circuit rises and falls. Choose race pace or a slower sighting lap to build familiarity before arriving.
Official Circuit Information
For details of the International, Island and Fosters layouts, visit the official Oulton Park circuit guide.