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Site Name: Epsom Race-Course

County: Surrey

Nearest Place: Epsom & Ewell

Also Near: Tadworth. Also 3 miles N.E. of Leatherhead

O.S. Grid Ref: TQ 222 578 - Landranger: 187 -  Multimap link

Height ASL: metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: One mile S.E. of Epsom, two miles W.S.W. of Banstead.

Directions: From M25 J8, follow A217 North toward Banstead, follow RACE signs via B290

Parking: South across race course via access road, follows race course clockwise to parking area inside circular course.
Most fliers park on the access road. Ensure that you park only on the road and don't pull up onto the grass verges
The local wardens impose a £25 fine for cars parked on the verge.

Facilities: None on non-race days

Accessibility: short tricky footpath from car park

Flying Area: huge grassy area, pretty level, with occasional bushes & trees.

Comments: R/C aircraft use one end of this area. Buggying not permitted. No flying before 12 noon.
Main flying area is at Tattenham Corner which is the area on the left as you cross the access road.

Local Clubs: Regular fliers meet Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Tuesday or Wednesday evening during the summer.

Local Contacts: Paul Hankin (Kosmic Kites) - Tel: 0208-390-2221

Nearest Retailer: Kosmic Kites, Surbiton

Report by: Richard Nourse 1996

Updates by: Andy Wardley 11.02.97 and 14.02.04
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