Mountains & hills · South East England
The Ridge
In or near Ashurst.
The Ridge — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 40 m.
Chris Wimbush — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest · 3.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Ridge is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 40 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lymington River SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ridge is a mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its elevated terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including walking and hiking trails, suitable for various skill levels. The area is popular for its natural beauty and offers opportunities for wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8686, -1.5547
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Lyndhurst
- Postcode
- SO43 7FZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: n8996060522 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ridge?
- The Ridge is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7FZ), in the parish of Lyndhurst.
- What is The Ridge?
- The Ridge — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 40 m.
- How do I get to The Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 3.1 km away. The nearest town is Ashurst. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7FZ.
- Is The Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — The Ridge is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7FZ.