Welcome to Long Riston

Long Riston is a small village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles east of the city of Hull and 3 miles south-west of the town of Hornsea. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a primary school, a pub, and a village hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year.

One of the main attractions of Long Riston is its proximity to the coast. The village is just a short drive from the popular seaside town of Hornsea, which boasts a long sandy beach, a promenade, and a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Visitors to the area can also explore the nearby Hornsea Mere, which is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire and is home to a variety of wildlife, including swans, ducks, and geese.

Long Riston is also well-placed for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Hornsea Mere also offers opportunities for fishing, sailing, and kayaking. Overall, Long Riston is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, with easy access to the coast and the countryside.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 19.3°C

Feels Like: 19.3°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Long Preston Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4PN 01729840377 School Website
Hellifield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Kendal Road Hellifield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4HA 01729850215 School Website
Settle Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wright	Bond Lane Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9BW 01729822019 School Website
Settle College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Whitaker	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0AU 01729822451 School Website
Giggleswick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Catherine Maddocks	Church Street Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0BJ 01729822248 School Website
Giggleswick School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Hart	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0DE 1729893000 School Website
Kirkby In Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wright	Kirkby Malham Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4BY 01729830214 School Website
Gisburn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Mccloskey	Burnley Road Gisburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4ET 01200445406 School Website
Bolton By Bowland Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Richard Blackburn	Gisburn Road Bolton-By-Bowland Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4NP 01200447632 School Website
Gargrave Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Peel	Neville Road Gargrave Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3RE 01756749433 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Preston Station Road, Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23 4NH 0.15 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 1.31 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 3.45 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 3.76 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 6.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 3.58 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 5.77 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER 7.40 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 7.42 Miles
Craven Cars (Taxis) 01282 815111 1 Masons Way, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6DU 7.47 Miles
Marsden J J Limo Ltd 01282 813000 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ 7.48 Miles
Yellow Cars 01282 814000 3 Station Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NA 7.65 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 12 Kelbrook Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BX 8.03 Miles
Country Cars 01282 844440 8 Victoria Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6US 8.45 Miles
Gill's Taxis 01282 841301 58 Salterforth Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6ND 8.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Long Preston Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hoyle Hill Long Preston D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ribblesdale Estate D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge End Long Preston D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Hellifield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigglesworth Po Box D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hellifield Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Skipton Road Hellifield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Hellifield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rathmell Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halton West Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Otterburn Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingfield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limestone View D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Settle D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hellifield Surgery	The Old Co-Op Hall Main Street Hellifield North Yorkshire BD23 4JY
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Gargrave	Higherlands Close Gargrave Skipton BD23 3RF
Barnoldswick Med Ctr 01282 811911	Barnoldswick Med Ctr Park Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5BG

Local Stores

Petrol Whitefriars
9 Church Street
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9JD
01729 824719
Store Website
3.53 miles

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SPAR Strand
Strand Garage
Skipton Rd
Barnoldswick
BB18 5EG
01282 853357
Store Website
7.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

North West Equine Vets Ltd
The Equine Clinic Rathmell Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0LA 0808 168 5580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Animals Treated
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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
14-18 Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5NB 01282 852390 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 7.61 miles

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Craven Farm Vets
Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton Yorkshire BD23 1UD 01756 700 940 auction@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 9.61 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 10.48 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 11.01 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 10.64 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 10.94 miles

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Grass Wood Nature Reserve
Take A Walk Around One Of The Many Trails In Grass Wood Nature Reserve, Which Has Cool Woodland And Streams For Your Dog To Enjoy! BD23 5NE 11.00 miles From The B6265 In Grassington Take Wood Lane On Your Right And Travel North. Follow This For One Mile, The Nature Reserve Lies Alongside The Grassington And Conistone Minor Road.

Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 11.15 miles

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Grass Woods Grassington
5 The Square Grassington Skipton BD23 5AQ 11.17 miles There Is A Small Car Park On The Upper Wood Side (Right Hand Side If You’Re Coming Directly From Grassington) It’S Difficult To Spot So Drive Slowly. If That’S Full You Can Also Park Along The Road Side By The Lower Wood Side.

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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 12.65 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Fog	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	14°C	13.1°C	15.8°C	20°C	21.9°C	23°C	23.9°C	22.9°C	20.1°C	17.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	14.1°C	13.1°C	15.8°C	20°C	21.9°C	24.8°C	25.5°C	24.9°C	20.1°C	17.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	16.3°C	16.8°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	19.5°C	24.5°C	26.2°C	27°C	26.9°C	26°C	23.4°C	20.3°C
Feels Like	16.3°C	16.8°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	19.5°C	26°C	27.9°C	28.8°C	28.6°C	27.7°C	24.2°C	20.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.7°C	19.5°C	19.5°C	19.5°C	21.4°C	23.9°C	26.4°C	27.4°C	27.4°C	26.8°C	25.5°C	22.6°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	19.5°C	19.5°C	19.5°C	21.4°C	25.9°C	28.7°C	29.6°C	29.5°C	28.9°C	27.5°C	23.5°C

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