RISTON - THE RAMBLING PARISH...
The beauty of the parish can be seen in the wide fields and wooded areas....
You have beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Not everyone is aware but there are many superb footpaths and bridleways around the parish...
Why not come and try some..
The aim is to take you on a walk or run around the Parish and to support 3 local businesses.
Why not start your walk or run at:
The Bay Horse in Arnold (///cared.upholding.secure)
The Micro Pig (///jogging.stun.twig) on the main street in Long Riston.
Stock up with snacks for the walk, drinks, sandwiches, hot rolls and sausage rolls or just a Costa coffee You can drive in to get what you need then go to your start or you can drop by on the route at:
The Spar Long Riston and Gulf Garage (///ticket.entitles.plant) on the bypass.
Route 1 - Riston - Rise - Arnold
Start:
Distance:
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4.36 miles
Road:
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0.75 miles on B road quiet - Rise road past Rise Park gatehouses to Skirlaugh
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200yds on verge of A164 main road - take care
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Arnold Village road to underpass near Gulf garage
Bridleway/footpath
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Across fields Rise to main road A164
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1.45 miles on gallops (grass bridleway)
Elevation: flat
Time:
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50 minutes run
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2.5 hours walk
Route 2 - Riston Carrs Arnold Carrs
Start:
Distance:
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5.6 miles
Road:
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1.6 miles single track road to Arnold and main street Long Riston
Bridleway/footpath/track
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1.2 miles on single track dead end road to Riston Carrs
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1.1 miles along bank of Monk Dyke
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1.4 miles on farm track
Elevation: flat
Time:
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60 minutes run
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2.5 hours walk