Bledlow Ridge facts for kids
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| Population | 940 (2004) |
| OS grid reference | SU798976 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Postcode district | HP14 |
| Dialling code | 01494 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Buckinghamshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Bledlow Ridge is a lovely village in Buckinghamshire, England. It's part of a larger area called Bledlow-cum-Saunderton. In 2004, about 940 people lived there.
The village is nestled in the beautiful Chiltern Hills. It's about 4 miles southwest of Princes Risborough. You can find it on the road between High Wycombe and Chinnor.
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A Bit of History
Bledlow Ridge started out as a smaller settlement called a hamlet. It was once part of the church area of Bledlow. In 1868, a new church building, called a chapel, was built. This chapel was named after St Paul. After the chapel was built, Bledlow Ridge became its own separate place.
Life in Bledlow Ridge
Just like other villages in the Chiltern Hills, Bledlow Ridge is a popular place to live. This is because it's in a great spot and it's easy to travel to London by train or road.
The village has many useful things for its residents:
- A recently updated village shop called The Country Store Kedai.
- A local school, Bledlow Ridge School.
- Fun clubs like the "Bridge" youth club.
- The Bledlow Ridge Tennis Club.
- The Bledlow Ridge Cricket Club.
Besides the shop, you can also find an Equestrian Centre for horse riding. There's a children's playground, tennis courts, and a cricket pitch.
Nature and Wildlife
South of Chinnor Road, you'll find a special place called Yoesden. This is a nature reserve. A nature reserve is an area protected for its wildlife and plants. Yoesden is looked after by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. It's a great spot to explore nature!
Famous People from Bledlow Ridge
Some well-known people have lived in Bledlow Ridge:
- Sir Stuart Hampson – He used to be the boss of the John Lewis Partnership, a famous group of stores.
- Stewart Copeland – He is the founder and drummer of the famous band The Police.
See also
- In Spanish: Bledlow Ridge para niños
