Welcome to Ridgeway

Ridgeway Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, which provides a stunning backdrop to the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. James Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Ridgeway Somerset has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hall is a hub of activity, hosting regular events such as coffee mornings, craft fairs, and community meetings. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a history society, and a women's institute. The village pub, The Crown Inn, is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, serving a range of locally sourced food and drink.

Despite its small size, Ridgeway Somerset has a number of amenities, including a post office, a village shop, and a primary school. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just a few miles from the town of Shepton Mallet, which has a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The city of Bath is also within easy reach, offering a wealth of cultural and historical attractions.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 29.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lynton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Market Street Lynton Devon EX35 6AF 01598753309 School Website
Parracombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Parracombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 4QJ 01598763338 School Website
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website
Combe Martin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Seddon	Hangman Path Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0DF 1271883226 School Website
Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Carey	Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SE 01271883493
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lyn Brimson	Station Road Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SB 1598710337 School Website
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website
St Dubricius Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Sparks	Parsons Street Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8QJ 01643862249 School Website
The Ilfracombe Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Rogers	Worth Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9JB 01271863427 School Website
Ilfracombe Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jody Le Bredonchel	Princess Avenue Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9LW 01271863463 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 16.04 Miles

Llantwit Major Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF61 1ST 18.75 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 18.88 Miles

Pyle Beach Road, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6AR 19.26 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 19.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 2.52 Miles
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 2.65 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 4.92 Miles
Marks Minibus Travel 01271 883711 South Dene, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN 8.75 Miles
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 10.06 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 11.61 Miles
Ace Taxis 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 11.91 Miles
Allports Airport Shuttle 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 11.91 Miles
Seaview Taxis 01271 855877 1 The Mews/Hillsborough Ter, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9NR 12.14 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01271 855591 17 Shaftesbury Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LB 12.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Steps Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rock Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lynmouth Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crown Hotel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tors Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lee Abbey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Station Church Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blue Ball Countisbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyn Barbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woody Bay Hotel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martinhoe Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Barbrook Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caffyns Barbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lynton Health Centre 01598 753226	The Health Centre Burvill Street Lynton Devon EX35 6HA
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
Porlock Medical Centre	Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8PJ
Combe Coastal Practice 01271 863119	Combe Coastal Practice St Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8EG
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY

Local Stores

Combe Martin
Castle Street
Combe Martin
Devon
EX34 0JE
01271 882791
Store Website
8.76 miles

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SPAR Porlock
High Street
Porlock
TA24 8PU
01643 862515
Store Website
11.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Vets - Mullacott Bickenbridge Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NZ 01271 866770 info@chartervets.com Website 13.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 15.41 miles
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Animals Treated
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Shepherds 'The Vets' Ltd
1 Lifeboat Road Porthcawl Mid Glamorgan CF36 3BS 01656 785582 15.96 miles

Animals Treated
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 16.00 miles
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 16.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 16.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 13.40 miles

Location what3words winemaker.hillside.receive

Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.94 miles

Location what3words shallower.sand.fatigued

Nash Point
Private Beach, Just £3.00 To Park With Cafe. Marcross 15.97 miles Car Park £3.00 For The Day But I Camped Overnight For £15. There Is A Cafe With Rude Grumpy Owners. Views From Clift Top. Walk Down Onto Beach Which Is Rocky At The Start But When Tide Is Out There Is A Long Sandy Stretch Under The Cliffs. There Are A Couple Of Loops Out Along The Clifts And Back Round To The Car Park - Some Very Large Styles That You Would Have To Lift Dogs Over.

Location what3words kicked.terms.delays

Newton Beach
Drive Through The Village Of Newton To The Beach... And Park On Beach Road Or The Car Park. Walk From The Slip Along The Sand/Pebble Beach For About Two Miles To The River Mouth Near Ogmore. You Can Come Off The Beach And Return Along The Grass/Sandy Path Above. West Winds Bay View Rd Porthcawl CF36 5NF 16.64 miles

Location what3words mankind.throat.crumbles

Llanwit Major Beach
Unnamed Road 17.65 miles

Location what3words lyricism.grips.pelting

Kenfig Nature Reserve
A Walk Along Sand Dunes To The Vast Beach, Then Back For Coffee And Cake. Bridgend 18.12 miles

Location what3words swimsuits.udder.masters

Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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