Larkhall Circuit

About Larkhall Circuit

Larkhall Circuit sits just outside the South Lanarkshire town of Larkhall, roughly 25 minutes from central Glasgow via the M74. The site has deep roots in Scottish motorsport: it began life around 1961 on the site of the former Summerlee Colliery as the home of the West of Scotland Kart Club, which still races here. A major recent refurbishment extended the track to 1,140 metres — making it Scotland's longest kart circuit — and added a new Kart Republic café along with rebuilt paddock and pit bays. The result is a proper outdoor racing venue rather than a leisure track.

The Circuit

At 1,140m the circuit is long enough to run genuine race distances where consistency and tyre management matter, not just short bursts of laps. Adult rental sessions use 390cc Centurion karts capable of around 60 mph, so there is real pace on the straights and meaningful commitment required through the quicker corners. It is a circuit that rewards experience: grip and balance build as the surface warms and rubbers in, and lap times typically come down as drivers settle into a rhythm across a session.

Who Should Visit

Larkhall works well for two quite different visitors. Adult Arrive & Drive (from 14) suits confident drivers, stag and hen groups and corporate days chasing a fast, competitive outdoor experience — group race packages are available for parties of eight or more. Junior and family karting from age 7, plus the faster R-MAX karts and owner-practice days, mean it also caters for younger drivers and aspiring club racers.

The resident West of Scotland Kart Club holds a race meeting roughly once a month, so for anyone who catches the bug there is a clear route from a first rental session into proper club competition on the same circuit.

Planning Your Visit

Larkhall Circuit is at Merryton Road, Larkhall — postcode ML9 2UL, just off M74 junction 7. On site you will find the Kart Republic café and indoor and outdoor viewing areas, so spectators and family members can watch in comfort. As an outdoor venue, sessions frequently run in the wet, though it is worth checking ahead if severe weather is forecast.

Rental sessions, group packages and owner-practice days all book up, particularly around club race weekends, so reserve in advance. Confirm current prices and session times directly with the circuit before travelling, as they vary through the year.

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