Worth going to Ripon?

[Neil2]

Who has been on up to to Ripon from York?  We're heading that way next week and just wondering what it's like - it's a long stretch of river to do if there isn't much of interest and unlike the dreary Severn it isn't a means to an end.  Any comments welcome. 

[Derek Porteous]

Definitely worth doing. The River Ouse is full of interest. About 4 hours to Linton Lock. Nic pub there and ample mooring (provided the river is not too high). Another 2 hours and you are at Boroughbridge which is certainly worth a visit. You are now on the River Ure, and only 2 hours away from Ripon. I think the river is very pretty on this stretch. New by Hall is a possible stop for a visit (but overnight mooring is not allowed here). Rip on ia very fine Yorkshire market town. Terminus is close to town centre. Don't miss the Hornblower ceremony. 

[magpie patrick]

Did it several years ago. I would suggest thst if you turn back at York from Selby you are missing the best bits*. Good scenery, interesting history, Boroughbridge is worth a visit, and Ripon is worth at least an afternoon and evening if not more. 

*I actually started from York, so cheated a bit. 

[Alway Swilby]

Definitely worth the trip as long as you're less than 60'

[Naughty Cal]

Can only echo what others have said. A very pretty section of river and canal and definitely worth a visit. 

[DandV]

Fountains Abbey is about 4 miles by bus from Rippon but the bus runs only on about 4 days a week. Absolutely worth a visit.

[frangar]

As above plus ripon has the best sanitary station on the system! Cheap diesel was available from the garage in borough bridge when we came through a few years ago too

[Neil2]

Thanks for the replies everyone, all very reassuring.  

[Nightwatch]

We went last summer. Enjoy it.

[NB Lola]

Am in ripon now, it's a lovely place and well worth a trip

[pearley]

Don't stay mord than 48 hours as the councillor who lives opposite will report you to CRT. 

Edited September 3, 2017 by pearley