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Kophill Climb - Princes Risborough, United Kingdom
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Kophill Climb

Princes Risborough, United Kingdom

0.513 miles0 Corners

About Kophill Climb

Kop Hill Climb is one of the oldest motorsport events in the United Kingdom, held annually near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. First run in 1910, the original event was banned in 1925 due to public road racing restrictions and was successfully revived in 2009 as a historic and modern motorsport celebration. Unlike conventional race circuits, Kop Hill is a closed public road hill climb course measuring approximately 0.513 miles. The event features tight bends, elevation gain and narrow road sections as competitors race against the clock rather than wheel-to-wheel. Kop Hill Climb attracts a wide range of machinery including vintage and classic racing cars, historic motorcycles, supercars, modern performance vehicles and competition machines. It is now one of the most popular hill climb and historic motoring events in the UK calendar. With roadside spectator viewing, close proximity to the action and a strong heritage atmosphere, Kop Hill Climb is a standout venue for both motorsport enthusiasts and professional photographers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kop Hill Climb is located near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, England. The course runs along Kop Hill on a closed public road between Princes Risborough and Great Missenden.

The Kop Hill Climb course is approximately 0.513 miles long and runs uphill on a closed public road.

No. Kop Hill Climb is a competitive hill climb event and not a public track day. Only registered competitors are permitted to drive on the course during the event.

The event features vintage and classic racing cars, historic and modern motorcycles, supercars, race-prepared vehicles and specialist hill climb machines.

No. Kop Hill is a closed-road hill climb course rather than a permanent race circuit. Drivers compete individually against the clock.

As a competition-only event, Kop Hill is not designed for beginner driving experiences. Participation requires competition entry approval and event-specific safety compliance.

Yes. Noise limits are enforced by the event organisers and local authorities to comply with council and community restrictions. Limits vary by year and class.

Yes, but only as a registered competitor in an approved competition class. Vehicles must pass strict scrutineering and safety checks.

Yes. Kop Hill is excellent for motorsport photography due to its narrow public-road setting, elevation, close spectator access and wide variety of historic and modern vehicles.

After the event, you can search LapSnaps by venue and event date to find Kop Hill Climb photography and purchase high-resolution digital downloads directly from photographers.

Kop Hill Climb is organised and operated by the Kop Hill Climb organisers in partnership with local authorities and motorsport clubs.

Yes. Kop Hill Climb is typically held once per year as a dedicated weekend event, usually in September.

Yes. Photographers can attend the event.

Yes. LapSnaps features Kop Hill Climb event photography from verified photographers. You can browse by event date and purchase high-resolution digital downloads directly online.

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