Welcome to Higher Ridge

Higher Ridge is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a small community of residents who are friendly and welcoming to visitors.

One of the main attractions of Higher Ridge is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding, with many trails and paths to explore. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits, making it a great place for nature lovers.

Higher Ridge is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is well worth a visit. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving delicious local cuisine and ales. Overall, Higher Ridge is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings.

Local Schools

School	Details
Physis Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Craig Seretny	Heathgates Farm Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2AJ 1948841070 School Website
Prees Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Brayford	Cross End Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2ER 1948840209 School Website
Tilstock Cofe Primary And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rowena Kaminski	Tilstock Lane Tilstock Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3JL 1948880347 School Website
Lower Heath Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Reynolds	Lower Heath Prees Lower Heath Ce Primary School Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BT 1948840524 School Website
Acorn Wood Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Morgan Fcct	Watery Lane Coton Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3LR 7968086169
Sir John Talbots Technology College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Stonall	Tilstock Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BY 01948660600 School Website
The Mews Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Tonia Lewis	Wem Lane Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5RT
Whitchurch Cofe Infant And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Camacho	Station Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RJ 1948662905
Whitchurch Cofe Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Brislen	Salisbury Road Whitchurch SY13 1RX 1948662255 School Website
Whixall Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Brayford	Brownsbrook Whixall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2SB 1948880330 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Prees Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW 2.09 Miles

Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL 3.53 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 5.33 Miles

Wrenbury Station Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire, CW5 8EX 7.23 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 8.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acorn Taxis 01948 665540 24 Twemlows Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2EX 0.20 Miles
Richards Taxis 01948 665454 Elm Tree Cottage, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4BX 2.30 Miles
S And M Cars Ltd 01948 666957 Beech Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1UE 3.31 Miles
Tony's Taxis 01948 664305 31 Wayland Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RN 3.44 Miles
Halls Taxis 01948 662222 11 Meadow View Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1JT 3.78 Miles
Drive Zone Taxis 01948 800405 Tarporley Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LR 4.25 Miles
Fair Taxis 01948 665454 35 The Gr/Tarporley Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LU 4.45 Miles
Wem Travel 01939 233673 102 Lowe Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UT 5.42 Miles
Silverline Cars 01939 234432 44 Mill Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5EX 5.84 Miles
Joe La Taxi 01630 654321 16 Charlesway, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1DA 6.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy13 Heathwood Road Higher Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Heath Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Mill Lane Higher Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Manor House Lane Higher Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Upper College Higher Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Raven Prees Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sy13 Steel Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:10:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Sy13 Sandford Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Prees Wood Lacon Street Prees Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Church Street Prees Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Ightfield Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Sy13 Prees Post Office Prees Whitchruch Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy13 Tilstock Post Office Tilstock Whitchurch Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Sy13 Darliston Whitchurch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Coton Whitchurch Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Prees Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Whitchurch Road Prees Whitchurch SY13 2DG
Prees 01948 840206	The Grocott Medical Centre Whitchurch Road Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2DG
Bridgewater Family Medical Practice	Drumcarrig Bridgewater Street Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1QH
Claypit Street Medical Practice	Claypit Street Whitchurch SY13 1NT
Wem And Prees Medical Practice 01939 232424	Wem Medical Practice New Street, Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5AF

Local Stores

Wem
Morris Central Shopping Park
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NY
01939 234900
Store Website
5.48 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Whitchurch
Euro Garages
Wrexham Road
Whitchurch
SY13 1JZ
01948 664 180
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elite Kennel Fertility Ltd
Ash Lane Ash Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4BP 01948 668059 anna@elitekennelfertility.com Website 1.41 miles

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Medivet Whitchurch Barclay Moore Partnership
Waymills Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RT 01948 662754 whitchurch@medivet.co.uk Website 3.42 miles

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Leonard Brothers Veterinary
Station Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RE 01948 662424 whitchurch@lbvc.co.uk Website 3.60 miles


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Llm Farm Vets
Old Woodhouses Broughall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4AQ 01948 663000 info@lambertleonardmay.co.uk Website 4.33 miles

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Sophie Harding
Lambert, Leonard And May Old Woodhouses Broughall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4AQ sophievet@hotmail.com 4.33 miles

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Medivet Wem Barclay Moore Partnership
Central Carpark Smithfield Park Wem Shropshire SY4 5AA 01939 232291 wem@medivet.co.uk Website 5.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Nantwich/Willaston Circular
Nantwich Lancashire 8.97 miles

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Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills. SY14 8LN 11.15 miles From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.

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Nantwich Marina
Of Chester Road In Nantwich, Straight Into The Marina Car Park, Where You Are Created By Friendly Walkers With They Dogs... The Smell Of Bacon From The Cafe Draws You In But The Sense Of Adventure When You Go On Walks Puts Your Off, Head Towards The Canal Over The Bridge And You Are Greeted By Neat Painted Barges With Tenants Rustling Up There Full English Breakfast, You Are Greeted By A Wooden War Horse Which You Can Have Pictures On, When All This Is Done You Can Enjoy The Walk Down The Canal. Chester Rd Nantwich Lancashire CW5 8LB 11.37 miles

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Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly. Shrewsbury Lancashire 12.48 miles

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Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog. Shrewsbury Lancashire 13.28 miles

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Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill. Haughmond Hill Car Park Lancashire 13.29 miles Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.

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