Towns & cities · South West England
Ridge
Ridge — village in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ridge, the nearest railway station is Wareham, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for Ridge is BH20 5BX. Entry to the area is free.
About
Ridge is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6780°, -2.0950°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ridge is a village in the English county of Dorset. It is situated on the south bank of the River Frome, about half a mile due south east of the town of Wareham. Ridge forms part of the civil parish of Arne, within the Dorset unitary authority area. A wharf on the River Frome at Ridge was once a major transhipment point for Purbeck Ball Clay. The clay was brought to the wharf by the Furzebrook Railway, and transferred to barges for the voyage to Poole Harbour. The railway is now abandoned, and the wharf has become a marina. There is a camp site (Ridge Farm Camping & Caravan Park) and a caravan park (Treetops Caravan Park) on the northern boundary of the village.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6780, -2.0950
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Arne
- Postcode
- BH20 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1772911 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ridge, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Barnhill Road, Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 1681391.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
TreeTops
Caravan parks · 0.1 km
Red Cliff
Campsites · 0.3 km
Ridge Farm
Campsites · 0.5 km
The Lookout Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Arne
Literary houses · 1.1 km
The Priory of Lady St Mary
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Lady St. Mary Church, Wareham
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Stoborough
Villages · 1.2 km
The Old Granary
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
Black Bear Hotel
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Knoll Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Hyde Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Ridge is a town located in South East England. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ridge
34 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ridge →
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📷 5📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Lady St. Mary Church, Wareham
Lady St. Mary Church, Wareham — church in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Martin's Church, Wareham
St Martin's Church, Wareham — church in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Priory of Lady St Mary
The Priory of Lady St Mary — house in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Wareham Castle
Wareham Castle — castle in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Wareham Town Museum
Wareham Town Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South West England
Wareham railway station
Wareham railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge To South Of West Mill Over River Piddle
Bridge To South Of West Mill Over River Piddle — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Sluice Adjacent To Mill House Bridge Over Sluice To North-West Of, And Adjacent To North Mill House
Bridge Over Sluice Adjacent To Mill House Bridge Over Sluice To North-West Of, And Adjacent To North Mill House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Parsons Pleasure
Parsons Pleasure — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sandford and Holton Heath War Memorial
Sandford and Holton Heath War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Wareham Castle and town defences
Wareham Castle and town defences — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
River Piddle
River Piddle — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Wareham, Dorset
Wareham, Dorset — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Red Cliff
Red Cliff — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ridge Farm
Ridge Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Knoll Farm Campsite
Knoll Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
TreeTops
TreeTops — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Lookout Park
The Lookout Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep
Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep — a literary house museum in england south east.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
TreeTops
TreeTops — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Red Cliff
Red Cliff — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ridge Farm
Ridge Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Lookout Park
The Lookout Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Priory of Lady St Mary
The Priory of Lady St Mary — house in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Ridge
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
TreeTops
TreeTops — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Red Cliff
Red Cliff — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ridge Farm
Ridge Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Lookout Park
The Lookout Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Knoll Farm Campsite
Knoll Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
East Creech Farm Campsite
East Creech Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Granary
The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Hotel
Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Wellington Public House
The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Lord Nelson Public House
Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Arne
Arne — village in Purbeck, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ridge?
- Ridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5BX), in the parish of Arne.
- What is Ridge?
- Ridge — village in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5BX.
- Is Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — Ridge is part of the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Ridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5BX.