Motorcycle track days and open sessions at Circuit Knockhill Racing Circuit
Dunfermline, United Kingdom
105 dB static
105 dB for the operator's track days ("strict 105 dB noise limit") and 105 dB(A) for SACU/ACU licensed test days; measuring method (static or drive-by, revs) not published.
Checked on 02/10/2026
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About this circuit
Knockhill Racing Circuit, near Dunfermline in Fife (Scotland), measures 2.044 km (1.27 mi) on its International configuration, 10 m (30 ft) wide, with 60 m of elevation change between its highest and lowest points. Motorcycle days run clockwise: pit exit on the left towards Duffus Dip, then Leslie's, McIntyre's, Butcher's, Black Circles Chicane, Clark's, Hislop's and Taylor's Hairpin, the hairpin that brings you back onto the start straight. The only circuit in the United Kingdom licensed in both directions, it is also run anticlockwise. An experienced rider laps in between 1'05" and 1'11", an expert rider between 1'00" and 1'05": barely 2 km per lap. Access via the A823, junction 4 (Kelty) of the M90; 30 min from Edinburgh, 45 min from Glasgow. Two tarmac paddocks of 180 m by 50 m and 140 m by 50 m, two gravel ones, plus garages. Gates open 1 h before, track from 9:00 to 17:00. No fuel for sale: fill up on the way. Camping reserved for race weekends. Kinnaird's Bistro and the Paddock Cafe & Bar open on track days. According to the circuit regulations, the noise limit is 105 dB, with no detailed measurement method. Motorcycle over 400 cc, working brake light. You need to be 17 years old or over and hold a full unrestricted A licence (A2 refused) or a SACU/ACU licence; 1-piece or zipped 2-piece leathers, ACU gold full-face helmet, gloves covering the wrist, boots covering the ankle, full back protector or airbag. Cameras on bolted mounts, one-way pit lane with no refuelling. The price and the noise limit applied are shown on each track day's page.
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Practical info
Facilities & services
Two catering outlets in the main paddock: Kinnaird's Bistro (home-made meals, next to the karting centre) and Paddock Cafe & Bar (breakfast, fast food, licensed bar, terrace over the hairpin); open on track days to eat in and take away.
Access
On the A823, sat-nav postcode KY12 9TF; from the east/south: M90 junction 4 (Kelty); from the west: Clackmannanshire Bridge, A977 then Powmill; from the north: M90 junction 6 (or 4); tourist signposting; 30 min from Edinburgh, 45 min from Glasgow.
Parking
All parking is on site; track days: gates open at least 1 h before the start, track 9:00–17:00 (1 h break); camping open only for BSB/BTCC weekends (Thursday 12:00 to Monday 12:00, setting up until 21:00, caravans/motorhomes admitted with a surcharge over 8 m, no electric hook-up).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the noise limit at Knockhill Racing Circuit?
Knockhill Racing Circuit enforces a 105 dB noise limit, checked with a sound meter on arrival. Above it you may be turned away, so check your exhaust level (and your db-killer) before you come.
How do I get to Knockhill Racing Circuit?
On the A823, sat-nav postcode KY12 9TF; from the east/south: M90 junction 4 (Kelty); from the west: Clackmannanshire Bridge, A977 then Powmill; from the north: M90 junction 6 (or 4); tourist signposting; 30 min from Edinburgh, 45 min from Glasgow.
What facilities are available at Knockhill Racing Circuit?
Knockhill Racing Circuit offers in particular: Catering. Exact services may vary depending on the day's organiser.
Where to stay near Knockhill Racing Circuit?
Knockhill Racing Circuit is located in Dunfermline. Most riders book accommodation nearby the night before, to be fresh for the morning briefing and avoid riding in before track time.
Do I need a licence or insurance to ride at Knockhill Racing Circuit?
It depends on each day at Knockhill Racing Circuit: some organisers require a licence or supporting document, others only ask for a motorcycle driving licence and a waiver signed at the briefing. The exact condition is on each day's page. In all cases, your usual motorcycle insurance does not cover the track: a dedicated day (or annual) policy is strongly advised, and some organisers require it.
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