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 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

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

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
Taxis R Us 01677 424252 8A Market Pl, 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
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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Well - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nosterfield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snape - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Tanfield Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Aldburgh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Tanfield Old Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornborough - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station (Ripon) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton House D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Masham Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place (Masham) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carthorpe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firby - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westholme Cres D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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