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Long Bredy

Civil Parish in Dorset West Dorset

England

Long Bredy

Lane to Playfield A view along the lane (Puddle Hole) towards Redway
Lane to Playfield Credit: Adrian Stone

Long Bredy is a civil parish located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated in the South West region of the country, it is part of the West Dorset district. The parish covers an area of approximately 6.5 square miles and is home to a population of around 200 people.

This rural village is nestled in the picturesque Bride Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside. It is situated about 5 miles northeast of the market town of Bridport and 10 miles west of the county town of Dorchester.

Long Bredy has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages and historic buildings, such as the medieval Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 12th century.

The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with farming and livestock rearing being the primary industries. The village is known for its scenic walks and is popular with tourists and outdoor enthusiasts who come to explore the surrounding countryside.

Long Bredy also benefits from a vibrant community spirit, with various social and recreational activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a local pub, The Crown Inn, which serves as a hub for residents and visitors alike.

Overall, Long Bredy offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, with its charming rural landscape and strong sense of community making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Long Bredy Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.704496/-2.621213 or Grid Reference SY5689. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane to Playfield A view along the lane (Puddle Hole) towards Redway
Lane to Playfield
A view along the lane (Puddle Hole) towards Redway
Late January Green Valley Taken from the northern slope of the Bride Valley looking south towards Ashley Chase. Late afternoon sunshine created dramatic shadows and impressive highlights.
Late January Green Valley
Taken from the northern slope of the Bride Valley looking south towards Ashley Chase. Late afternoon sunshine created dramatic shadows and impressive highlights.
Pond northwest of Lower Kingston Russell Farm This pond is alongside the Macmillan Way footpath, a few hundred metres northwest of Lower Kingston Russell Farm. One of the west Dorset chalk ridgeways dominates the background - with Long Barrow Hill on the far left and Whatcombe Down on the right.
Pond northwest of Lower Kingston Russell Farm
This pond is alongside the Macmillan Way footpath, a few hundred metres northwest of Lower Kingston Russell Farm. One of the west Dorset chalk ridgeways dominates the background - with Long Barrow Hill on the far left and Whatcombe Down on the right.
View north from Tenants Hill Descending from Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this is the view northwest towards Pitcombe Down. In the middle distance is a dairy herd from Lower Kingston Russell Farm, and on the right is what looks like a freshly dug chalk pit (it's bright white and it's not marked on the most recent OS map).
View north from Tenants Hill
Descending from Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this is the view northwest towards Pitcombe Down. In the middle distance is a dairy herd from Lower Kingston Russell Farm, and on the right is what looks like a freshly dug chalk pit (it's bright white and it's not marked on the most recent OS map).
Spreading sycamore on the slopes of Tenants Hill Descending Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this huge spreading sycamore grows on the chalky slope with few other trees for company.
Spreading sycamore on the slopes of Tenants Hill
Descending Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this huge spreading sycamore grows on the chalky slope with few other trees for company.
Lower Kingston Russell farm Labelled on the 1940s OS map as "Kingston Russell Dairy" this farm still maintains a large dairy herd depastured on the chalky northern slopes of Tenants Hill.
Lower Kingston Russell farm
Labelled on the 1940s OS map as "Kingston Russell Dairy" this farm still maintains a large dairy herd depastured on the chalky northern slopes of Tenants Hill.
Hazel coppice near Lower Kingston Russell Farm The Macmillan Way footpath passes through this hazel coppice east of Lower Kingston Russell farm. A few bluebell flowers persist in the undergrowth, although now its June they are past their best.
Hazel coppice near Lower Kingston Russell Farm
The Macmillan Way footpath passes through this hazel coppice east of Lower Kingston Russell farm. A few bluebell flowers persist in the undergrowth, although now its June they are past their best.
Open with care Field gate on the bridleway to Gorwell Farm - the bolt came off in my hand when I tried to open the gate, the retaining spring and pin were missing.
Open with care
Field gate on the bridleway to Gorwell Farm - the bolt came off in my hand when I tried to open the gate, the retaining spring and pin were missing.
Bridleway northwest of Ashley Chase Dairy This private road and public bridleway leads to a lane that eventually leads to Rowden Bridge over the River Bride. The steep chalk hills are not well suited to arable farming, and so there are plenty of dairies in this area.
Bridleway northwest of Ashley Chase Dairy
This private road and public bridleway leads to a lane that eventually leads to Rowden Bridge over the River Bride. The steep chalk hills are not well suited to arable farming, and so there are plenty of dairies in this area.
Long Bredy surroundings View from the end of the lane in this grid square towards Long Bredy. The hill behind the church is Long Barrow Hill.
Long Bredy surroundings
View from the end of the lane in this grid square towards Long Bredy. The hill behind the church is Long Barrow Hill.
Little-used footpath south of Lower Farm The footpath through this field looks like it is little used. The stile was overgrown with nettles and there was little evidence of a route through the long grass. There is a likely explanation - the path does not actually join up with the road at Lower Farm, it turns sharply to the east. The path is effectively a "long cut".
Little-used footpath south of Lower Farm
The footpath through this field looks like it is little used. The stile was overgrown with nettles and there was little evidence of a route through the long grass. There is a likely explanation - the path does not actually join up with the road at Lower Farm, it turns sharply to the east. The path is effectively a "long cut".
Footpath to Lower Farm, Long Bredy On the map the footpath crosses the field, in reality there is an electric fence around the field so the track at the edge is a better route. Annoyingly the footpath doesn't actually join with the public road at Lower Farm.
Footpath to Lower Farm, Long Bredy
On the map the footpath crosses the field, in reality there is an electric fence around the field so the track at the edge is a better route. Annoyingly the footpath doesn't actually join with the public road at Lower Farm.
Open air altar of the ruined St Luke's chapel among trees This is still a consecrated church, despite only one arch remaining standing. In a bluebell wood, surrounded by streams. Only accessible by footpaths. A secret treasure to be guarded.
Open air altar of the ruined St Luke's chapel among trees
This is still a consecrated church, despite only one arch remaining standing. In a bluebell wood, surrounded by streams. Only accessible by footpaths. A secret treasure to be guarded.
Ford and bridge near Watergate House A high class ford with concrete tracks for most vehicles, with a well-constructed bridge for pedestrians, gives access to Watergate House.
Ford and bridge near Watergate House
A high class ford with concrete tracks for most vehicles, with a well-constructed bridge for pedestrians, gives access to Watergate House.
Ford and access to Watergate House This ford gives access to Watergate House. It is also on the Macmillan Way long distance path from Lincolnshire to Dorset.
Ford and access to Watergate House
This ford gives access to Watergate House. It is also on the Macmillan Way long distance path from Lincolnshire to Dorset.
Pond near Lower Kingston Russell Farm Compare and contrast with Jim Champion's picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/179088">SY5789 : Pond northwest of Lower Kingston Russell Farm</a> taken on a much brighter day.
Pond near Lower Kingston Russell Farm
Compare and contrast with Jim Champion's picture SY5789 : Pond northwest of Lower Kingston Russell Farm taken on a much brighter day.
Ascent of Tenants Hill The right of way heads from here straight towards the sycamore halfway up Tenants Hill, but the accepted line is along the farm track to the left. It's not a smear on the windscreen between the second and third fence posts (not a car for miles), it's a rain blob on the camera lens!
Ascent of Tenants Hill
The right of way heads from here straight towards the sycamore halfway up Tenants Hill, but the accepted line is along the farm track to the left. It's not a smear on the windscreen between the second and third fence posts (not a car for miles), it's a rain blob on the camera lens!
From Tenants Hill Despite the mist the view north clearly shows how the steep hill with the small quarry levels out, and how the contours on the map reflect this.
From Tenants Hill
Despite the mist the view north clearly shows how the steep hill with the small quarry levels out, and how the contours on the map reflect this.
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Long Bredy is located at Grid Ref: SY5689 (Lat: 50.704496, Lng: -2.621213)

Administrative County: Dorset

District: West Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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