Sports and Recreation
Motorsport The Kop Hill Climb is one of the oldest Hill Climb venues in England having been established in 1910. It attracts over 11,500 spectators and drivers have included Chris Evans, Rod Stewart and JK
Cricket Princes Risborough Cricket Club meets at the Windsor Playing Fields, Horsenden, Nearby the Monks Risborough Cricket Club has a pitch at Whiteleaf, next to the Golf Club.
Football Risborough Rangers F.C. has its headquarters at Windsor Playing Fields. Currently the side play in the Spartan South Midlands League (Div 2). They are managed by local man Bob Rayner. They also have a number of teams playing at various venues within the town
Golf There is a nine-hole Golf course at Saunderton Lee (Princes Risborough Golf Club). Nearby is Whiteleaf Golf Club at Monks Risborough (9 holes) and the 18 hole course at Ellesborough on land formerly part of the Chequers estate (Ellesborough Golf Club) is not far away.
Gym There is a fully equipped, air conditioned, Health and Fitness Studio at Risborough Springs, off Stratton Road.
Lawn Tennis and Bowls: Princes Risborough Bowls Club and Princes Risborough Lawn Tennis Club have their own grounds off New Road, and Horsenden Tennis Club has courts at the Windsor Playing Fields, Horsenden.
Rugby In 2008 Risborough rugby football club was founded by local residents. The Whiteleaf PH in the market square is used as a clubhouse for meetings and after training. The Red Lion in Whiteleaf is frequented after away games.
They currently play in Berks/Bucks & Oxon Premiership Division. After a successful campaign in Berks/Bucks & Oxon 2 North and more recently BBO North 1, they were promoted in both seasons. More details can be found on the Risborough RFC Website http://www.risborough-rfc.com
Swimming There is a covered pool at Risborough Springs off Statton Road.
Princes Risborough has a recreation ground on the left of the Aylesbury Road, known as King George's Field as a memorial to King George V.
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