Welcome to Ridgway

Ridgway Shropshire is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Newport and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Ridgway Hall, which dates back to the 17th century.

One of the main attractions of Ridgway Shropshire is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the Newport Wetlands, which is a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The village is also close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

Despite its small size, Ridgway Shropshire has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by local residents. The village hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Ridgway Shropshire is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Henslow And Evolution School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Brooks	Middletown Nr Welshpool Shropshire Shrewsbury Shropshire SY21 8FF 1938739077 School Website
Bryn Offa C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Paul Thompson	Rockwell Lane Pant Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9QR 01691830621 School Website
Worthen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Rowe	Worthen Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9HT 01743891320 School Website
Westbury School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Chelpa	School Lane Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QZ 1743884195 School Website
Chirbury C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Les Ball	Chirbury Montgomery Shropshire SY15 6BN 01938561647 School Website
Kinnerley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Madin	School Road Kinnerley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8DF 01691682289 School Website
Trefonen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Dunleavy	School Lane Trefonen Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9DY 01691652960 School Website
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 School Website
Morda C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Eglin	Morda Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9NR 01691652025 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Steph Burgoyne	Hopton Lane Nesscliffe Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1DB 01743741331 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 3.14 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 14.02 Miles

Newtown Old Kerry Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1BP 14.76 Miles

Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 16.36 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 16.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mc2 Taxi And Silver Service Executive Cars 01938 552277 6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL 0.50 Miles
M C 2 Taxi 01938 552277 6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL 0.50 Miles
Amber Cabs 01938 556611 53 Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7TW 2.35 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's 01938 555119 Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP 2.49 Miles
Castle Cabs Welshpool 01938 555343 86 Borfa Green, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7QH 2.54 Miles
Anglowelsh Cab 07725 076720 7 Cae Perthi, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6QS 2.80 Miles
Wright Taxis Ltd 01938 552531 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DP 2.91 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry 07891 092826 9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX 4.68 Miles
Wrights Private Hire 01691 648512 Min Yr Afon Coronation Terrace, Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 5AZ 7.00 Miles
Norm's Taxi Oswestry 07729 295844 Primrose Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9HN 7.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Guilsfield Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Raylaw Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy21 Coed-Y-Glyn Welshpool Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Varchoel/Deep Cuttings Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Geuffordd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sarnau Post Office Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pentrebeirdd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trefnanny Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Clwyd-Yr-Onen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welshpool Post Office Broad Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Welshpool P D O Meter Box Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Welshpool Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Rock Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cil Bach Weekday Last Collection:10:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Trewern Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre 01691 655844	Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre Middleton Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RB

Local Stores

Petrol Minsterley
Station Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0BE
01743 792465
Store Website
10.34 miles

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SPAR - Lewis Of Llandrinio
Lewis Of Llandrinio
Llandrinio
Llanymynech
SY22 6SB
01691 830102
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Camlas Petcare Vets
Waterloo Place Salop Road Welshpool Powys SY21 7HE 01938 559088 info@camlaspetcarevets.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Camlas Farm Vets Llp
Nant Y Coed Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HH 01938 553124 camlasfarm@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.88 miles

Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours

Yorton Farm Stud
Poolton Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HJ Website 4.49 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa Four Crosses Llanymynech Powys SY22 6RD 01691 830235 info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk Website 4.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat	08:30	13:00
Consultations by appointment 9am - 11am
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Cain Veterinary Centre
Llanfechain Road Llansantffraid Powys SY22 6UA 01691 828205 admin@cainvets.co.uk Website 5.21 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Lower House Equine Clinic
Plas Cerrig Lane Llanymynech Oswestry Shropshire SY22 6LG 01691 830444 office@lhec.vet Website 6.17 miles
Amenities
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Local Dog Walks

Stiper Stones Circle
This A Circular 5 Mile Walk Up To The Nipstone Rock, Along The Brow Of The Hill, Past The Stiper Stones And Then Back Down To The Ca Park. There A Number Of Opportunities To Make The Route Longer Or Shorter To Suit Your Needs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.06 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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Long Mynd
This 9.6 Mile Walk Is An Easy Route Following The Crest Of The Long Mynd With No Hard Climbs. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Deviate Off To Create Shorter, Longer Of More Challenging Walks. 15.98 miles Park In The Shooting Box Car Park, Cross The Road And Follow The Jack Mytton Way (Named After A 19Th Century Mp Who Quit After 2 Hours In The House Of Commons) South To Pole Bank And Keep Going.

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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 17.66 miles

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Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct. LL14 3PE 18.62 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

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 19.78 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 19.90 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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