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

Patchy sleet nearby

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 39.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Steps
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Lynton Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Rock Avenue
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Old Lynmouth Post Office
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Crown Hotel
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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
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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
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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
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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
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Shepherds 'The Vets' Ltd
1 Lifeboat Road
Porthcawl
Mid Glamorgan
CF36 3BS
01656 785582
15.96 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3LH
01769 575618
south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com
16.40 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Llanwit Major Beach
Unnamed Road
17.65 miles

Location
what3words
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Kenfig Nature Reserve
A Walk Along Sand Dunes To The Vast Beach, Then Back For Coffee And Cake.
Bridgend
18.12 miles

Location
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swimsuits.udder.masters
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