Welcome to Sawley

Sawley is a small village located in the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Ribble and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Sawley is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century Cistercian abbey ruins, which are a popular tourist attraction. The village also has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school.

Sawley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located on the Ribble Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the River Ribble from its source in the Yorkshire Dales to the estuary at Preston. The surrounding countryside is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and kingfishers.

Despite its small size, Sawley has a strong sense of community, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hall hosts regular events, including a monthly farmers' market and a popular annual beer festival. The village also has a cricket team and a bowls club, providing opportunities for residents to get involved in local sports. Overall, Sawley is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Fountains Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Acheson	Grantley Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3PJ 1765620631 School Website
Bishop Thornton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kirkman	Colber Lane Bishop Thornton Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3JR 01423770185 School Website
Markington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Lyman	High Street Markington Ripon North Yorkshire HG3 3NR 01765677442 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
Moorside Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Rowett	Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1SU 01765604208 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 Primary Academy Greystone Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Vickers	Quarry Moor Lane Ripon HG4 1RW 1765603481 School Website
Kirkby Malzeard Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Taylor	Kirkby Malzeard Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3RT 01765658329 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 8.48 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 8.81 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 9.04 Miles

Hornbeam Park Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT 9.70 Miles

Pannal Station Road, Pannal, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JN 10.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mpv Travel 0800 781 4065 60 Southfield Avenue, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2NR 3.72 Miles
Havacab 01765 646950 2 Doublegates Av, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TP 3.75 Miles
A And B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 3.87 Miles
A 'N' B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 3.87 Miles
Bobs Taxi Services 07715 992150 11 Highfield Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JZ 3.93 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01765 601792 13 Whitcliffe Gr, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JW 3.95 Miles
Radio Cars 01765 692999 14 Whitcliffe Gr, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JW 3.95 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01765 608080 Unit B Ash Grove Industrial Estate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DJ 3.98 Miles
Shaun's Minibuses 01765 608090 Unit B/Ash Grove Ind Est, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DJ 3.98 Miles
Bills Taxis 01765 600709 9 Lark Hill Crescent, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2HN 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sawley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sawley Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fountains Abbey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grantley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raventofts Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Winksley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Studley Royal Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warsill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishop Thornton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hob Green D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Markington D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterloo D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Studley Rodger Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Akester & Partners 01765 658298	The Holroyd Surgery Kirkby Malzeard Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3SE
Ripon Spa Surgery 01765 692366	The Surgery Park Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2BE
Ripon Spa Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Park Street Ripon HG4 2BE
Dr Ingram & Ptrs 01765 692337	The Surgery 7-8 Park Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AX
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
3.98 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 645893 office@raftsolutions.co.uk Website 3.19 miles


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Sunley Raynes Farm
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 602396 equine@bishoptonequinevets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles

Animals Treated
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Open Wide Equine Dentistry Also Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry
Fellbeck Nr Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5EN 3.60 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 3.61 miles
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Medivet Ripon
110A Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2SD 01765 606960 ripon@medivet.co.uk Website 3.99 miles

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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Bridgehousegate Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HN 01423 712080 pateley@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 5.96 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 2.02 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 4.98 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 6.17 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 7.59 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.

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 8.62 miles

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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 8.69 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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