Welcome to Ripon Canal

Ripon Canal is a historic waterway that runs through the heart of North Yorkshire. It was built in the early 19th century to transport goods between Ripon and the River Ure. Today, the canal is a popular destination for boaters, walkers, and cyclists. The canal is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many picturesque villages and towns to explore along its banks. Visitors can also enjoy a range of activities, including fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking.

One of the most interesting features of Ripon Canal is its locks. The canal has a total of ten locks, which were designed to raise and lower boats as they travelled along the waterway. The locks are still in use today, and visitors can watch as boats navigate through them. The locks are also a popular spot for photographers, who come to capture the picturesque scenes of boats passing through the narrow channels.

Another highlight of Ripon Canal is its wildlife. The canal is home to a wide variety of birds, including kingfishers, herons, and swans. Visitors can also spot otters, water voles, and other small mammals along the banks of the canal. The canal is also a popular spot for fishing, with anglers coming from all over the country to try their luck at catching pike, perch, and other species. Overall, Ripon Canal is a unique and fascinating destination that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: -0.7°C

Feels Like: -6.7°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Vickers	Quarry Moor Lane Ripon HG4 1RW 1765603481 School Website
Moorside Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Rowett	Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1SU 01765604208 School Website
Ripon Cathedral Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Holmes	Priest Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LT 01765602355 School Website
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Allen	Church Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2ES 01765603232 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Sanderson	Church Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2ES 1765602858 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Infant And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Sanderson	Trinity Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AL 1765602858 School Website
Ripon Grammar School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Webb	Clotherholme Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2DG 01765602647 School Website
Outwood Academy Ripon Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr William Pratt	Clotherholme Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2DE 01765604564 School Website
Sharow Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Palmer	Berrygate Lane Sharow Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5BJ 01765604362 School Website
Cambian Spring Hill Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Campbell	Palace Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3HN 1765603320 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 8.31 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 8.83 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 9.24 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 9.27 Miles

Hornbeam Park Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT 10.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kenny's Taxis 07738 866643 6 Sandringham Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1SA 0.32 Miles
Snowden K Taxi Proprietor 01765 604417 63 Harrogate Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1ST 0.45 Miles
Bobs Taxi Services 07715 992150 11 Highfield Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JZ 0.54 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01765 601792 13 Whitcliffe Gr, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JW 0.55 Miles
Radio Cars 01765 692999 14 Whitcliffe Gr, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JW 0.55 Miles
Kingdom Cabs 01765 777001 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 0.60 Miles
Kingdom Cars 07761 173461 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 0.60 Miles
A And B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 0.60 Miles
A 'N' B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 0.60 Miles
Mpv Travel 0800 781 4065 60 Southfield Avenue, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2NR 0.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Littlethorpe Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westview D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King George Rd D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southgate D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorside Ave D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lead Lane Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bondgate Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kangel Cross D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrogate Rd D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorside Dale D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bondgate Green D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelldale Close D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pheonix Business Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Grange D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ripon Spa Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Park Street Ripon HG4 2BE
Ripon Spa Surgery 01765 692366	The Surgery Park Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2BE
Dr Ingram & Ptrs 01765 692337	The Surgery 7-8 Park Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AX
The Orchards - Bcsc	Princess Close Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HZ
North House Surgery 01765 690666	North House Surgery North House, North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL

Local Stores

Clotherholme Road
32 Clotherholme Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2DQ
01765 602872
Store Website
1.35 miles

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SPAR Ripon
BP Service Station
Broadway
Ripon
HG4 1HJ
01765 609572
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Ripon
110A Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2SD 01765 606960 ripon@medivet.co.uk Website 0.47 miles

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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Mill Farm Studley Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2QR 01765 602396 admin@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 1.22 miles
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Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 645893 office@raftsolutions.co.uk Website 2.07 miles


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Sunley Raynes Farm
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 602396 equine@bishoptonequinevets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles

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Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd
Bbp House, 14 Keld Close Barker Business Park Melmerby Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5NB 01845 578710 vets@sandhillvet.co.uk Website 3.68 miles
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Boroughbridge Vets
Leeming Lane Langthorpe Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9DE 01423 900449 info@boroughbridgevets.com Website 4.99 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 2.41 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Ripley Castle Dog Walk
Hollybank Lane In Ripley Offers A Scenic Walk That Takes You Around The Outside Of The Ripley Castle Walls. Ripley Castle Itself Unfortunately Cannot Allow Dogs Inside The Grounds Due To The Herd Of Deer That Live There, However The Walk Along Hollybank Lane Is A Fantastic Alternative. Oak Cottage Ripley Castle Estate Ripley Harrogate HG3 3AY 6.27 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Hackfall Woods
Lovely Walk Through The Woods By A River. A Few Ruins To Explore If You Don't Mind The Hills. Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.01 miles

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Nidd Gorge
Set In A Steep Wooded Valley, Nidd Gorge Has Over 140 Acres Of History. A Great Walk On The Northern Side Of The Woodland, Taking In The Dramatic Scenery Of The Wood And River. HG5 9HE 7.24 miles From The A1, Take Exit 47 Onto The A59 Towards Harrogate And York. Follow The A59 Over One Roundabout And At The Second Roundabout Take The Third Exit To Follow The A59. Continue Into Knaresborough And Onto High Street. From High Street, Take The B6165 Towards Ripley. After Around 1.5 Miles You Will Find The Car Park Just Before Scotton Drive.

Conyngham Hall Trail
Conygham Hall Trail Is A Real Treat. Riverside Walk Next To River Nidd Then Parts Woodland On Paths Or Off Trail. There Number Pathways. Conyngham Hall Business Centre Bond End Knaresborough Lancashire HG5 9AY 8.08 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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Thruscross Resevoir
Amazing Walk Covering Variety Of Terrains Such As Small Beaches, Fern Bordered Paths And Fields, Great Forestry Tracks And Amazing Views.This Is An Ideal Route For Someone Who Wants To Provide Lots Of Stimulation For Their Dogs, Or Enjoys Taking Photos. Thruscross Reservoir Lancashire 12.72 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.4°C	-3.5°C	-3.7°C	-1.4°C	1.5°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	2.2°C	0.3°C	-0.6°C
Feels Like	-6.9°C	-8.3°C	-8.9°C	-10.4°C	-9.8°C	-6.7°C	-2.9°C	-0.1°C	0.7°C	-1°C	-3.3°C	-4.9°C

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.9°C	-6.2°C	-6.5°C	-5.5°C	-2.3°C	2.6°C	5.9°C	6.5°C	5.1°C	2.2°C	-2.2°C

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