Riccall, York

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Living in Riccall

A large North Yorkshire village south of York, with a historic centre and direct access to the York-Selby cycle route.

Riccall is a large North Yorkshire village on the A19 between York and Selby, close to the River Ouse and former York-Selby railway.

A historic main street and church sit alongside established neighbourhoods, green spaces and a well-defined local centre.

Riccall is a substantial village with a historic centre, established neighbourhoods and a useful range of local facilities. Its scale supports active community life while the main street retains a traditional village appearance.

The former railway corridor and nearby Ouse countryside provide strong north-south links through the landscape. Flat farmland surrounds the village, keeping its edges open despite good road connections with York and Selby.

Why live here

Why live in Riccall?

  • The village has shops, a primary school, places to eat, sports, community facilities and local organisations, providing useful everyday convenience.
  • The former railway corridor, nearby Ouse countryside and flat rural lanes make the area well suited to leisure cycling.
  • The A19 carries buses and road traffic to York and Selby, while the traffic-free York-Selby path supports cycling and walking.

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