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Location
Located just outside the village of Dishforth which is two minutes from junction 49 of the A1(M), RAF Dishforth is extremely easy to reach from the whole of Yorkshire and the North East. It is particuarly popular with players from York, Harrogate, Leeds, Ripon, Thirsk, Teesside and Durham.
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Directions
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York by Car
Head out of York towards Harrogate on the A59. Approximately 15 miles outside of York the A59 crosses over the A1 on a large roundabout. Just before crossing the A1 turn right on to the A168 (signed Boroughbridge/Marton cum Grafton). If you miss the turning just go all the way round the roundabout so you can reach it!At the T-junction turn right towards Boroughbridge. Stay on the A168 which runs alongside the A1 and go straight over three roundabouts. Eventually Dishforth Airfield will appear on the right-hand side. Keep going until the next roundabout and take the third exit (signed Dishforth Village Only).Drive through the village (stick to the 30mph speed limit - this is a military village with military speed cameras. You can't see them and they always have film in them!)You pass two pubs on your right and a church on your left. The road will bear around to the right and shortly after turn sharply to the right on to Back Lane. Turn left here (you will actually feel like you've gone straight on!) The entrance to the site is about 200 metres on the right. If you reach the bowls club and tennis courts then you have gone too far.
Leeds by Car
Take the A64 (York Road) towards York. When it reaches the A1 take the northbound carriageway. Continue north on the A1 until junction 48. At the end of the slipway turn right at the roundabout and cross over the A1.Take the first exit at the next roundabout and follow this road which runs parallel to the A1. Go straight over two more roundabouts and eventually Dishforth Airfield will appear on the right-hand side. Keep going until the next roundabout and take the third exit (signed Dishforth Village Only).Drive through the village (stick to the 30mph speed limit - this is a military village with military speed cameras. You can't see them and they always have film in them!)You pass two pubs on your right and a church on your left. The road will bear around to the right and shortly after turn sharply to the right on to Back Lane. Turn left here (you will actually feel like you've gone straight on!) The entrance to the site is about 200 metres on the right. If you reach the bowls club and tennis courts then you have gone too far.
Harrogate by Car
Head towards Ripon on the A61. As you reach Ripon turn right at the first roundabout to remain on the A61. Go straight over three more roundabouts. At the next roundabout (Hutton Bank Roundabout - identified by a big Land Rover dealership) turn right towards Dishforth.After a few miles you will go over the A1. Turn right (second exit) at the roundabout. At the next roundabout.take the exit signed Dishforth Village Only. As you approach the village the speed limit drops to 30mph. Beware of unmarked military police speed cameras.You will pass Topcliffe Road on the left and then two pubs on the right (Crown Inn and Black Swan).Continue through the village. After you pass Lingham Lane on the left the road will turn sharply to the right and turn into Back Lane. At this point turn left (it will feel like going straight on!) The entrance to the site is on the right a couple of hundred metres down this road.If you get to the football pitch and tennis courts you have gone too far!
Ripon by Car
Splat Paintball® at RAF Dishforth is very easy to reach by bus. Located just outside of Dishforth Village the bus drops you about a ten minute walk from the site gates. Up to date timetables can be found at http://www.arriva.co.ukWhere to catch the bus .............. Ripon Bus Station Which bus should I catch ............ Route 70 to Northallerton Which bus operator .................... Arriva (Tel 0870 608 2 608)Where should I get off ................ Dishforth Church in Dishforth Village. How often do the buses run........ Every two hours/ six days a week (not on Sundays) First Bus to Dishforth................... 9.05amLast Bus back to Thirsk................ 4.58pm Journey time ............................... 15 minutes approxWhen you get off the bus you should be able to see two pubs on the other side of the road. The Black Swan and The Crown Inn. Keep the pubs on your right and walk through the Village the road will bear around to the right. Continue walking past Lingham Lane on the left. Approx 100 yards further on the road will turn very sharply to the right into Back Lane.Keep left (it will feel like you are walking straight on!) The entrance to the site is about 200 yards on the right hand side. If you get to the football pitch and tennis courts you've gone a little bit far. It is about a ten minute walk from the bus stop to the site gates.
North East via A1 by Car
From the A1 exit at junction 49 and at the end of the sliproad turn right. Take the second exit at the first roundabout. At the second roundabout take the exit (signed To Dishforth Village only).As you approach the village the speed limit drops to 30mph. Beware of unmarked military police speed cameras.You will pass Topcliffe Road on the left and then two pubs on the right (Crown Inn and Black Swan).Continue through the village. After you pass Lingham Lane on the left the road will turn sharply to the right and turn into Back Lane. At this point turn left (it will feel like going straight on!) The entrance to the site is on the right a couple of hundred metres down this road.If you get to the football pitch and tennis courts you have gone too far!
South by Car
From the A1 exit at junction 48. At the end of the sliproad turn right at the roundabout and cross over the A1. Take the first exit at the next roundabout and follow this road which runs parallel to the A1. Go straight over two more roundabouts and eventually Dishforth Airfield will appear on the right-hand side.Keep going until the next roundabout take the third exit (signed Dishforth Village Only).As you approach the village the speed limit drops to 30mph. Beware of unmarked military police speed cameras. You will pass Topcliffe Road on the left and then two pubs on the right (Crown Inn and Black Swan).Continue through the village. After you pass Lingham Lane on the left the road will turn sharply to the right and turn into Back Lane. At this point turn left (it will feel like going straight on!) The entrance to the site is on the right a couple of hundred metres down this road.If you get to the football pitch and tennis courts you have gone too far!
Northallerton by Car
Splat Paintball® at RAF Dishforth is very easy to reach by bus. Located just outside of Dishforth Village the bus drops you about a ten minute walk from the site gates. Up to date timetables can be found at http://www.arriva.co.ukWhere to catch the bus .............. Northallerton Buck Inn Which bus should I catch ............ Route 70 to RiponWhich bus operator .................... Arriva (Tel 0870 608 2 608) Where should I get off ................ Dishforth Church in Dishforth Village. How often do the buses run........ Every two hours/ six days a week (not on Sundays)First Bus to Dishforth................... 7.45am Last Bus back to Thirsk................ 5.28pm Journey time ............................... 45 minutes approxWhen you get off the bus you should be able to see two pubs on the other side of the road. The Black Swan and The Crown Inn. Keep the pubs on your right and walk through the Village the road will bear around to the right. Continue walking past Lingham Lane on the left. Approx 100 yards further on the road will turn very sharply to the right into Back Lane.Keep left (it will feel like you are walking straight on!) The entrance to the site is about 200 yards on the right hand side. If you get to the football pitch and tennis courts you've gone a little bit far. It is about a ten minute walk from the bus stop to the site gates.
Thirsk by Bus
Splat Paintball at RAF Dishforth is very easy to reach by bus. Located just outside of Dishforth Village, the bus drops you about 10 minutes walk from the site gates. Up to date timetables can be found at http://www.arriva.co.ukWhere to catch the bus .............. Thirsk Market Place Which bus should I catch ............ Route 70 to RiponWhich bus operator .................... Arriva (Tel 0870 608 2 608) Where should I get off ................ Dishforth Church in Dishforth Village. How often do the buses run........ Every two hours/ six days a week (not on Sundays)First Bus to Dishforth................... 8.10am Last Bus back to Thirsk................ 5.28pm Journey time ............................... 25 minutes approxWhen you get off the bus you should be able to see two pubs on the other side of the road - The Black Swan and The Crown Inn. Keep the pubs on your right and walk through the village. The road will bear around to the right. Continue walking past Lingham Lane on the left. Approximately 100 yards further on the road will turn very sharply to the right into Back Lane.Keep left (it will feel like you are walking straight on) and the entrance to the site is about 200 yards on the right-hand side. If you get to the football pitch and tennis courts you've gone a little bit far. It is about a 10 minute walk from the bus stop to the site gates.