Wansbeck Greyhound Track
Wansbeck Greyhound Track was a greyhound racing track in Cambois, Northumberland.
| Location | Cambois, Northumberland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 55°09′15″N 1°31′37″W |
| Closed | 2012 |
The track was constructed on the East coast of England on the north side of the estuary of the River Blyth between Blyth and Ashington on the North Sea coast.[1]
The Cambois colliery used to be on the site before it was closed in 1968.[2] The track had race distances of 247, 412 and 587 metres and closed and re-opened several times since its opening.
Today it is only used as a rearing and schooling track having last held races in 2012.
References
- "OS Plan partial 1985". old-maps.co.uk.
- "Wansbeck Greyhound Stadium". Greyhound Derby.
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