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Ripon is most easily accessed by the A1 (M). Traffic does build up around the entrance in the lead-up to the first race so it is advisable to arrive in plenty of time.

There are 2 entrances into the racecourse for cars:

• Main FREE Car Park - giving access to the Club or Paddock Enclosure and also the Course if you are planning on walking into the centre at a price per person
• Cars on Course - allows you to drive into the centre of the racecourse at a price per car carrying up to 4 adults

There is a limited number of disabled parking spaces on-site so it is advisable to arrive early to ensure guaranteeing a space. The ground is level from parking through to both the Paddock and Club ticket gates.

The racecourse is approximately 2 miles from the centre of Ripon which is a short taxi ride or a relatively easy walk. Taxi companies in Ripon include:

• P&P Cars - 01765 608532 or freephone 0800 032 8192
• Radio Cars - 01765 692999 or 01765 606860

There is a shuttle bus that collects racegoers from the coach park opposite Ripon Bus Station before dropping all guests off at the racecourse. Multiple runs will be made throughout the periods of service, with additional buses in place for feature racedays.

Ripon Bus Station has multiple public bus connections to locations where there are links to all parts of the UK and further afield:

• 36 – Leeds – Harrogate – Ripon
• 70 – Northallerton – Thirsk – Ripon
• 142, 143 – York – Boroughbridge – Ripon

The nearest railway stations are Harrogate (11 miles - connects with No. 36 bus), Thirsk (11 miles - connects with No. 70 bus), and York (27 miles - connects with No. 142, 143 buses).

Ripon Racecourse is a 2.2 km (26 min) walk from the centre of Ripon.