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Ardingly

Civil Parish in Sussex Mid Sussex

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Ardingly

Ardingly Reservoir The water's edge is fenced off from the marginal path with gates for anglers at intervals.
Ardingly Reservoir Credit: Robin Webster

Ardingly is a civil parish located in the Mid Sussex district of the county of Sussex in England. Situated approximately 33 miles south of London, it covers an area of around 2,200 acres. The village of Ardingly is the main settlement within the parish.

Ardingly has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and remnants of its past can still be seen today. St Peter's Church, a Grade I listed building, is one of the oldest structures in the area and serves as a reminder of Ardingly's historic roots.

The parish is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, woodlands, and open fields. It is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area offers numerous walking trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Ardingly is also home to the Ardingly Reservoir, a large body of water that not only serves as a water source but also provides opportunities for water-based activities such as sailing and fishing.

The village itself has a close-knit community and offers local amenities such as a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and several shops and pubs. It hosts various events throughout the year, including the popular Ardingly Arts and Crafts Fair.

Overall, Ardingly, Sussex, offers a charming rural setting with a rich history and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.055475/-0.091753 or Grid Reference TQ3330. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ardingly Reservoir The water's edge is fenced off from the marginal path with gates for anglers at intervals.
Ardingly Reservoir
The water's edge is fenced off from the marginal path with gates for anglers at intervals.
Bridleway 33Ba by Ardingly Reservoir
Bridleway 33Ba by Ardingly Reservoir
Bridleway 33Ba This follows the east side of Ardingly Reservoir, usually closer than this.
Bridleway 33Ba
This follows the east side of Ardingly Reservoir, usually closer than this.
Field north of Ardingly Reservoir
Field north of Ardingly Reservoir
Ardingly Reservoir
Ardingly Reservoir
Bridleway 42 Ar This, together with its continuation 33Ba, follows the east side of Ardingly Reservoir.
Bridleway 42 Ar
This, together with its continuation 33Ba, follows the east side of Ardingly Reservoir.
Ardingly Reservoir
Ardingly Reservoir
Field near Townhouse Farm Looking up from the path by Ardingly Reservoir.
Field near Townhouse Farm
Looking up from the path by Ardingly Reservoir.
Ardingly Reservoir - from the dam
Ardingly Reservoir - from the dam
Houses on High Street
Houses on High Street
Ardingly Post Office
Ardingly Post Office
Saucelands Pond Ardingly College is beyond.
Saucelands Pond
Ardingly College is beyond.
Ardingly Reservoir overflow tower Ardingly Reservoir is a 198-acre (0.80 km2) reservoir that feeds the River Ouse in West Sussex, 5 miles (8 km) north of Haywards Heath. The villages of Ardingly and Balcombe are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. The reservoir was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the Reservoir. The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, canoeing, powerboating and dinghy sailing. The reservoir is a popular fishing venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of freshwater fishing for carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd, eel, gudgeon, European perch and bream. The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public rights of way and bridleways. Ornithologists are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. The site is a local Nature Reserve <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardingly_Reservoir" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardingly_Reservoir">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ardingly Reservoir overflow tower
Ardingly Reservoir is a 198-acre (0.80 km2) reservoir that feeds the River Ouse in West Sussex, 5 miles (8 km) north of Haywards Heath. The villages of Ardingly and Balcombe are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. The reservoir was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the Reservoir. The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, canoeing, powerboating and dinghy sailing. The reservoir is a popular fishing venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of freshwater fishing for carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd, eel, gudgeon, European perch and bream. The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public rights of way and bridleways. Ornithologists are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. The site is a local Nature Reserve LinkExternal link
Ardingly Reservoir Ardingly Reservoir is a 198-acre (0.80 km2) reservoir that feeds the River Ouse in West Sussex, 5 miles (8 km) north of Haywards Heath. The villages of Ardingly and Balcombe are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. The reservoir was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the Reservoir. The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, canoeing, powerboating and dinghy sailing. The reservoir is a popular fishing venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of freshwater fishing for carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd, eel, gudgeon, European perch and bream. The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public rights of way and bridleways. Ornithologists are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. The site is a local Nature Reserve <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardingly_Reservoir" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardingly_Reservoir">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ardingly Reservoir
Ardingly Reservoir is a 198-acre (0.80 km2) reservoir that feeds the River Ouse in West Sussex, 5 miles (8 km) north of Haywards Heath. The villages of Ardingly and Balcombe are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. The reservoir was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the Reservoir. The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, canoeing, powerboating and dinghy sailing. The reservoir is a popular fishing venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of freshwater fishing for carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd, eel, gudgeon, European perch and bream. The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public rights of way and bridleways. Ornithologists are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. The site is a local Nature Reserve LinkExternal link
Ardingly Reservoir Dam
Ardingly Reservoir Dam
Ardingly Reservoir Ardingly Reservoir is a 198-acre (0.80 km2) reservoir that feeds the River Ouse in West Sussex, 5 miles (8 km) north of Haywards Heath. The villages of Ardingly and Balcombe are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. The reservoir was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the Reservoir. The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, canoeing, powerboating and dinghy sailing. The reservoir is a popular fishing venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of freshwater fishing for carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd, eel, gudgeon, European perch and bream. The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public rights of way and bridleways. Ornithologists are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. The site is a local Nature Reserve <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardingly_Reservoir" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardingly_Reservoir">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ardingly Reservoir
Ardingly Reservoir is a 198-acre (0.80 km2) reservoir that feeds the River Ouse in West Sussex, 5 miles (8 km) north of Haywards Heath. The villages of Ardingly and Balcombe are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. The reservoir was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the Reservoir. The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, canoeing, powerboating and dinghy sailing. The reservoir is a popular fishing venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of freshwater fishing for carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd, eel, gudgeon, European perch and bream. The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public rights of way and bridleways. Ornithologists are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. The site is a local Nature Reserve LinkExternal link
Footpath, Ardingly Reservoir
Footpath, Ardingly Reservoir
Footpath waymarker
Footpath waymarker
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Ardingly is located at Grid Ref: TQ3330 (Lat: 51.055475, Lng: -0.091753)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Mid Sussex

Police Authority: Sussex

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