Welcome To The Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial

 

The Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial is a three day classic car event in the grand tradition that's actually three events in one - Concours, Regularity Rally, Driving Tests. Returning each night to Llandudno, it runs through the ancient landscapes of Anglesey, Gwynedd and Clwyd in North West Wales on the first weekend of summer (!) In 2010 it ran from 3rd - 5th June, preceded by the popular Prologue - a tour and advice day, free to all competitors, on 2nd June.

In its eighth year and Britain's most popular classic car adventure, the "Three Castles" gave entrants the excitement of longer, far more expensive events in a unique three-day (four night) format based in a single centre,  keeping the same comfortable hotel room throughout. It’s a real occasion - a sell-out success since its inception, attracting well over a hundred entries each year.

In 2010 we again enjoyed the enthusiastic support of our many friends in Wales. The Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial is affordable and enjoyable in any classic car - ideal for first timers and social rallyists. The competition is fun, but never too hard. No rough roads. No night sections. Touring is mixed with road regularity sections that test teamwork and accuracy. Varied driving tests at interesting private venues, including Glan y Gors kart circuit, two of the UK’s longest hillclimbs and several fine stately home drives, let the drivers shine in safety. A great route from Clerk of the Course, Ken Owen, unveiled around 500 miles of great scenic beauty, with barely a town in sight. In 2010 we took you east around the gentle landscape of the Clwydian Hills to surprising Ruthin, west to the long sea views of the Lleyn Peninsula, south over Snowdonia's high mountain passes to two fine country house hotels and the wild heart of Wales.

Come join us in 2011. You’ll enjoy every minute.

Latest News

 

The 2011 Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial will run 1st - 4th June. To receive information when published please click here.

 

2010 Results

 

Mark & Sue Godfrey and their 1951 MG TD survived all challenges to win the 2010 Three Castles, which finished as it began, in brilliant sunshine. Graham Walker & Sean Toohey came through to finish second, narrowly ahead of John Abel & Tony Davies (Sunbeam Tiger) and former winners Jayne Wignall & Kevin Savage (Sunbeam 20HP Sports).

Guest Tony Mason declared the happy event, which enjoyed terrific weather and on which there was not a single results query, "The Rally of a Thousand Smiles".

 

Official Photos

 

Official competitor photographer, Tony Large, covered the whole event. Click the link above to go to his site, where you will be able to view and purchase yours.

 

Over £5,000 Raised for Charity

 

Official charity ABF The Soldiers' Charity has received more than £5,000 in donations made at the 2010 Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial.

“... a relaxed and friendly atmosphere quite unlike other rallies.”

Classic & Sports Car Magazine.


“…a brilliant introduction to the world of rallying… evenings as full as the days.”

Classic Cars Magazine.