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 Bledlow Ridge | |
  Bledlow Ridge Location withinBuckinghamshire | |
| 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 |
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Bledlow Ridge is a village in thecivil parish ofBledlow-cum-Saunderton inBuckinghamshire, England.[1][2] In 2004 the population was 940. It is situated in theChiltern Hills, about 4 miles south-southwest ofPrinces Risborough and on the road between theHigh Wycombe andChinnor.
Originally thehamlet was within theecclesiastical parish ofBledlow. It gained separate status in 1868 when the newchapel, dedicated toSt Paul, was constructed.
In common with other similar villages in theChiltern Hills properties have become increasingly sought after due to its location and the improvement in rail and road connections to London. It has a recently refurbished village shop,The Country Store Kedai, and a local school, Bledlow Ridge School. Bledlow Ridge has a number of clubs including the youth club "Bridge",Bledlow Ridge Tennis Club, and Bledlow Ridge Cricket Club. As well as the corner shop, there is also an Equestrian Centre, children's playground, tennis courts and a cricket pitch.Yoesden, south of Chinnor Road, is a nature reserve managed by theBerkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
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