Towns & cities · South East England
Ashley Heath
Ashley Heath — village in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ashley Heath, the nearest railway station is Lakeside, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is BH24 2JQ, and entry to the area is free.
About
Ashley Heath is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8411°, -1.8403°.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ashley Heath is a village in Dorset, England, adjacent to the villages of St Leonards and St Ives, with which it forms the civil parish of St Leonards and St Ives. Ashley Heath is located 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Bournemouth on the edge of the Moors Valley Country Park. It was once served by Ashley Heath Halt railway station on the Southampton and Dorchester Railway the route of which is now known as the Castleman Trailway. Unusually part of one platform, including a station name board, remain.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8411, -1.8403
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- St. Leonards and St. Ives
- Postcode
- BH24 2JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q393042 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ashley Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ashley Heath, village store and former post office - geograph.org.uk - 1345343.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ashley Heath Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
The Corsican Circuit
Mountain bike trails · 1.1 km
Lions Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
St Leonards
Villages · 1.2 km
Moors Valley Railway
Miniature railways · 1.3 km
St Ives, Dorset
Castles · 1.3 km
South Tunnel
Miniature railways · 1.3 km
Oak Tunnel
Miniature railways · 1.3 km
Moors Tunnel
Miniature railways · 1.3 km
The Watchmoor Loop
Mountain bike trails · 1.4 km
Through the Forest
Mountain bike trails · 1.4 km
Kings Tunnel
Miniature railways · 1.6 km
Ashley Heath is located in South East England. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
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Things to see in Ashley Heath
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Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Manor House
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Meeting House
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
R.A.F. Station Ibsley
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📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Ringwood Cemetery
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Alice Lisle
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The Inn on the Furlong
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The Original White Hart
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The White Hart
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Ringwood Forest
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Ibsley Common
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Summerlug Hill
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Adventure Wonderland Maze
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Friday's Cross
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Airfield control tower
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Bisterne Manor House
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Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Ashley Heath Park
Ashley Heath Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
The Corsican Circuit
The Corsican Circuit — a mtb trail in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Lions Hill
Lions Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 30 m.
📷 5📷 5Miniature railways · South West England
Moors Valley Railway
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📷 5Castles · South East England
St Ives, Dorset
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Where to eat & stay near Ashley Heath
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Ashley Heath Park
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Shamba Caravan Park
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Forest Edge Holiday Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Fish Inn
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The Original White Hart
The Original White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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The Inn on the Furlong
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashley Heath?
- Ashley Heath is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 2JQ), in the parish of St. Leonards and St. Ives.
- What is Ashley Heath?
- Ashley Heath — village in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ashley Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH24 2JQ.
- Is Ashley Heath a protected site?
- Yes — Ashley Heath is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ashley Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Ashley Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashley Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 2JQ.