Transport Options
Access to transport is a significant challenge, particularly when attending essential health appointments or getting to key services.
Even those with a car often can’t drive after treatment or aren’t confident enough to get to health appointments in Middlesborough, Redcar, York, Leeds or Harrogate, which are very common health destinations when living in Mashamshire. Others are so fiercely independent that they hate to ask friends or neighbours for a lift. And commercial transport options are either unaffordable or infrequent.
This long-recognised issue for Masham and the surrounding rural area is even more important as core services move further afield.
MCO continues to lobby for our community and come up with solutions. Check below for our current offering…
Read more on why transport is so important
***Mashamshire Community Transport Volunteer Driver Scheme*** NEW
If you live within 5 miles of Masham, need transport for health or other wellbeing appointments and unable to arrange your own travel, MCO’s new volunteer driver scheme could help!
This service is offered through a network of volunteer drivers, with accessible charges to re-imburse their fuel.
More Information About the Scheme
Or contact us now for more information:
Tel: 01765 680200
E-Mail: info@visitmasham.com
Interested in Volunteering? Find Out More
Support Our Work
The scheme is largely unfunded. It was set up using MCO funds and with a lot of volunteer help. It is already making a big difference to people, but it operates at a loss and keeping it going in the current climate will be challenging. If you would like to help by making a donation, it could make a real difference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Being a Volunteer DriverPublic Transport
The nearest train stations are Thirsk and Northallerton.
The public bus stop is directly opposite our Mashamshire Community Hub building, next to the Doctors. We are on the following bus routes:
138 – Masham to Ripon – View Timetable
159 – Ripon to Richmond – View Timetable
144 – Masham to Bedale – View Timetable
Click below for North Yorkshire travel website . Or click if you need a Taxi.
North Yorkshire Travel