Green Scheme
Travel Sustainably & Save £5
Ripon Racecourse is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of our racedays. To encourage greener travel, we offer a £5 discount for visitors who:
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Arrive by bicycle
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Use public transport from Leeds or Harrogate to Ripon
Racing at Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse is not only fun, it’s also cheaper for those who travel sustainably!
Calculate your CO₂e savings here: Carbon Footprint Calculator
How to get your discount – Cyclists
View paths to Ripon Racecourse via cycle routes:
On Arrival:
Follow the path around and past the Claro Gates (opposite the house).
Collect your Cyclist Token from the gate attendant at the Claro Gates.
Park your bike at the bike rack. Please note: it is your responsibility to secure your bike; bikes are left at owner’s risk.
Proceed to the turnstiles and hand over your discount token to receive £5 off admission into the Club or Paddock Enclosure.
How to get your discount – Public transport
The bus station in Harrogate is just a short walk from the train station. The Number 36 bus from Leeds via Harrogate to Ripon runs every 20 minutes. View timetable
On racedays, the racecourse provides a shuttle bus from the centre of Ripon to the course and back (see the Shuttle Bus page for details).
Claim Your £5 Discount:
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On arrival at the Club/Paddock turnstiles, hand your Leeds/Harrogate–Ripon bus ticket to the attendant.
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The ticket must display the same date as the race day to receive the £5 discount.
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