Welcome to Cairncastle Hill Climb
Watching the Cairncastle Hill Climb is one of the most exciting ways to experience motorsport.
Feel the acceleration, hear the engines echo across the Antrim Coast, and watch some of the UK's quickest drivers tackle the longest hill climb course in the country.
Our marshals, officials and volunteers work hard throughout the weekend to make the event enjoyable and safe for everyone. However, motorsport is unpredictable, and every spectator has a responsibility to help keep themselves and others safe.
Enjoy the Event Safely
Please remember to:
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Follow all marshal instructions at all times.
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Park only in designated parking areas.
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Stay within the official spectator viewing areas.
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Observe all warning signs and safety barriers.
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Keep children under close supervision.
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Keep dogs on a short lead.
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Never stand on the road or competition course.
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Listen carefully to official announcements.
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Respect local residents, farmland and the surrounding countryside.
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Take your litter home or use the bins provided.
Expect the Unexpected
Motorsport is fast, exciting and unpredictable.
Competition cars may:
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Run wide on corners.
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Cut across apexes.
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Throw stones or debris.
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Overshoot braking areas.
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Leave the road without warning.
Always remain alert and be prepared to move if instructed by marshals.
Make a Day of It
While you're here, be sure to visit:
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Our Event Marquee
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Historic Cairncastle Hill Climb Exhibition
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Food & Drink Village
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Competitor Paddock
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Official Merchandise
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Spectator Viewing Areas
Whether it's your first visit or you've been coming for decades, we hope you enjoy a fantastic weekend of motorsport.
Most of All...
Enjoy the atmosphere, support the competitors, take plenty of photographs, and help us keep Cairncastle Hill Climb one of Northern Ireland's premier motorsport events.
Have a fantastic weekend — and remember...
Motorsport is Dangerous. Enjoy it. Respect it. Stay Safe.



Where to Spectate
Cairncastle Hill Climb is FREE to attend, and accessing the hill is simple. You can
Park in Cairncastle and walk up the hill to the event paddock and start line. Here you can get close to the cars and their drivers, as well as access the event facilities.
Enter half way up the hill via Sallagh Road, here you can cross fields and get higher viewing points for the faster sections of the hill.

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Cairncastle Hill Climb Festival Weekend 2023

