Welcome to Well

Well is a small village located in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Swale and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school.

One of the main attractions of Well is the River Swale, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing, and there are several fishing clubs in the area. The river is also a great place for walking and cycling, with several footpaths and cycle routes running alongside it. The river is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons.

Well is also close to several other attractions in North Yorkshire. The village is just a short drive from the market town of Bedale, which has a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The village is also close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, including rolling hills, rugged moorland, and picturesque villages.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 11.6°C

Wind: 22.6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School Details
Snape Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Wood
Ings Lane
Snape
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2TF
01677470380
School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School West Tanfield
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Sarah Taylor
Mowbray Terrace
West Tanfield
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 5JN
01677470329
School Website
Masham Church Of England Va Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Fiona Lawson-Ross
1 Millgate
Market Place
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4EG
01765689200
School Website
Thornton Watlass Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Wood
Thornton Watlass
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4AH
01677422685
School Website
Burneston Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Suzanne Smart
Burneston
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2HX
01677423183
School Website
North Stainley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Louise Wallen
North Stainley
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3HT
01765635276
School Website
Mowbray School
Community Special School
Ages:2-16
Head Teacher
Mr Rachel Hargreaves
Masham Road
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2SD
01677422446
School Website
Bedale High School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Tom Kelly
Fitzalan Road
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2EQ
01677422419
School Website
Bedale Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Turnbull
Firby Road
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2AT
01677422401
School Website
Grewelthorpe Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Pamela Acheson
Cross Hills
Grewelthorpe
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3BH
1765658287
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk
Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS
9.03 Miles
Northallerton
Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN
9.28 Miles
Knaresborough
Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA
16.22 Miles
Starbeck
High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA
16.57 Miles
Harrogate
Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE
16.72 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Ladybird Private Hire
01765 688688
11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS
2.87 Miles
Proctors Taxis
01677 422932
3 Glebe Cl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2EB
3.66 Miles
North Yorkshire Taxi Co Ltd
01609 772295
8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ
3.84 Miles
Coopers Cabs
01677 424252
8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ
3.84 Miles
Hello Taxis And Coopers
01677 424252
8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ
3.84 Miles
Taxis R Us
01677 424252
8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ
3.84 Miles
Alans Taxis
01677 423543
9D Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1ED
3.91 Miles
Apex Private Hire
01765 650491
Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD
5.34 Miles
Bills Taxis
01765 600709
9 Lark Hill Crescent, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2HN
6.60 Miles
Havacab
01765 646950
2 Doublegates Av, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TP
6.73 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Well - D
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Nosterfield - D
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Snape - D
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West Tanfield
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Aldburgh
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West Tanfield Old Po
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Thornborough - D
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Railway Station (Ripon)
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Burton House D
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Masham Po
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Market Place (Masham)
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Carthorpe - D
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Park Street D
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Firby - D
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Westholme Cres D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Masham Branch Surgery
Market Street
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4DZ
Glebe House Surgery
01677 422616
Glebe House Surgery
19 Firby Road
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2AT
Leeming Medical Centre
Leeming Medical Centre
The Medical Centre
Leeming
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 9NJ
Fylingdales Medical Centre
Fylingdales Medical Centre
Leeming
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 9NJ
Leeming Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
The Medical Centre
Leeming
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 9NJ
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Local Stores

Masham
7 Leyburn Road
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4ER
01765 689087
Store Website
2.76 miles
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SPAR Bedale
Aiskew Garage
Aiskew
Bedale
DL8 1DD
01677424205
Store Website
4.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yoredale Vets
High Burton
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4BS
01765 689422
enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk
Website
2.55 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Forrest House Veterinary Group
Forest House Veterinary Group
13 North End
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 1AF
01677 422124
gemma.gouder@forresthouse@veterinary.co.uk
Website
4.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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
6.06 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Poultry

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Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3AJ
01765 645893
office@raftsolutions.co.uk
Website
6.64 miles
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Sunley Raynes Farm
Galphay Lane
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3AJ
01765 602396
equine@bishoptonequinevets.co.uk
Website
6.64 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Morton Veterinary Consultancy Limited
Clifton House
Morton On Swale
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 9RH
7.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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
3.54 miles

Location
what3words
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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes.
Chair Walk
Ripon
Lancashire
HG4 3DY
7.97 miles

Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village
Location
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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
13.33 miles

This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.
Location
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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
15.05 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
15.96 miles

Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave
Location
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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force.
DL8 3TH
16.38 miles

The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.
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