York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Riccall

Riccall is a town in York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,216 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 30 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 parks. The must-see places are Garden Temple (4 km), Church of All Saints (8 km) and Duffield Castle (9 km).

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Riccall, York and North Yorkshire
Riccall, York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riccall at a glance

Location
York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,216
Coordinates
53.8333° N, 1.0573° W
Places within 50 km
82 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Riccall

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Riccall: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Riccall

110 churches within 100 km of Riccall. The closest is Church of All Saints (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Riccall

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riccall. The closest is Duffield Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riccall

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riccall. The closest is Wharfedale (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hood Hill · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Kirkdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~62 km · Must-see

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Parks near Riccall

24 parks within 100 km of Riccall. The closest is Springhead Park (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Riccall

21 museums within 100 km of Riccall. The closest is Yorkshire Museum of Farming (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riccall

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riccall. The closest is Nature Reserve (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Riccall

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riccall
  2. 13 km Wressle Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 6 km All Saints · church, South Yorkshire
  4. 3 km Duffield Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 8 km Garden Temple · garden, York and North Yorkshire
  6. 10 km Church of All Saints · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 8 km Back to Riccall

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How to reach Riccall

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riccall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches30110Church of All Saints (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2374Duffield Castle (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints328Wharfedale (33 km)
    Parks424Springhead Park (36 km)
    Museums721Yorkshire Museum of Farming (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Nature Reserve (22 km)
    Treks510Ebor Way (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs16Baitus Salaam Mosque (47 km)
    Temples13Garden Temple (4 km)
    Caves03Kirkdale Cave (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Hornsea Mere (72 km)
    Beaches & coast03Harbour Heritage Museum (79 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Clumber Cascade (79 km)

    Riccall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riccall?

    Garden Temple (garden, about 4 km), Church of All Saints (church, about 8 km), Duffield Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), All Saints (church, about 11 km), Wressle Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), York Castle (church, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Riccall?

    82 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Riccall?

    Church of All Saints, about 8 km by road; All Saints (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riccall?

    Duffield Castle, about 9 km by road; Wressle Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Riccall?

    Wharfedale, about 33 km by road; Airedale (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riccall?

    Start in Riccall, visit Wressle Castle, then All Saints, then Duffield Castle, then Garden Temple, then Church of All Saints, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riccall?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Riccall

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Riccall’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Riccall on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.