Welcome to Ashdon

Ashdon is a small village located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Saffron Walden and 20 miles north of Chelmsford. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ashdon is the St. Botolph's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events for the local community.

Ashdon is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village shop is a popular spot for locals to pick up groceries and other essentials, while the pub, The Rose and Crown, is a great place to grab a pint and catch up with friends. Overall, Ashdon is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ashdon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Rance	Bartlow Road Ashdon Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2HB 01799584219 School Website
Glebe House Other Independent Special School Ages:15-19 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Corr	Church Road Shudy Camps Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4QH 1799584359 School Website
Castle Camps Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alexandra O'connor	Church Lane Castle Camps Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4TH 01799584270 School Website
Radwinter Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Bartram	Water Lane Radwinter Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2TX 01799599248 School Website
Linton Heights Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr James Puxley	Wheatsheaf Way Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4XB 1223892210 School Website
Linton C Of E Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Harries	Church Lane Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JX 01223891421 School Website
Granta School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Ruchi Datta	Cambridge Road Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4NN 01223896890 School Website
Linton Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Marsh	Cambridge Road Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JB 01223891233 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Jarmain	Castle Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1BQ 01799523384 School Website
R A Butler Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Vincent	South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DG 01799523652 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Great Chesterford Station Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1NY 5.10 Miles

Audley End Station Road, Wendons Ambo, Essex, CB11 4LB 5.70 Miles

Newport (Essex) Station Road, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PL 6.77 Miles

Whittlesford Parkway Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL 7.22 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 9.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hava Cars 01440 703996 Unit 1 Holmers Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4SN 2.91 Miles
L B Cabs Linton 01223 892986 2 Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JY 3.10 Miles
Tim's Private Hire 01440 714241 The Mount/Cardinals Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4QX 3.12 Miles
Walden Cabs 01799 500500 Turnip Hall Farm/Radwinter Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2LB 3.23 Miles
Aaa Taxi Transfers 01799 668166 4 St James Ct, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TN 3.27 Miles
Cobalt Cars 07815 811834 27 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4HS 3.28 Miles
Linton Cabs 01223 890965 16 Palmers Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JA 3.47 Miles
Ollie's Wheelchair-Friendly Taxis 01799 508240 Business &Amp; Technology Centre Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 3.53 Miles
Minet Private Hire Ltd 01799 513111 Stanstead House, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 3.53 Miles
Abel Cars 01799 513313 Business &Amp; Technology Centre/Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 3.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crownhill Ashdon (Ex Po) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Church Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steventon End Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Goldstone Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Camps End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashdon Road Bartlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolts Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linton Road Hadstock Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carters Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Radwinter End Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wills Ayley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Petlands Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bartlow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walden Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
High Street Castle Camps Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Granta Medical Practices - Linton	Linton Health Centre Coles Lane Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JS
Uttlesford Health Limited Ent 01799 562821	Ent Uttlesford Health Limited Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY
Uttlesford Health Limited Vasectomy 01799 562821	Vasectomy Uttlesford Health Limited Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY
Uttlesford Health Limited Gynaecology 01799 562821	Gynaecology Uttlesford Health Limited Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY
Uttlesford Health Limited Cardiology 01799 562821	Cardiology Uttlesford Health Limited Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY

Local Stores

Linton
106 High Street
Linton
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4JT
01223 891258
Store Website
3.17 miles

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SPAR - Abington Stores & Post Office
81 High Street
Abington
CB21 6AB
01223 891271
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belgrave House Veterinary Surgery
139 High Street Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JT 01223 893720 reception@belgravehousevets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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Mercer &Amp; Hughes
14 Radwinter Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3JB 01799 522082 enquiries@mercerandhughes.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
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The Thaxted Vets Ltd
42 Shire Hill Saffron Waldren Essex CB11 3AQ 01799 521060 3.56 miles

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Saffron Walden Veterinary Clinic
77 Rowntree Way Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4BY 01799 522755 info@stortvet.com Website 4.38 miles
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Hawkedon And Homefield Vets Ltd
Homefield Road Veterinary Practice Homefield Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QP 01440 712021 homefield@hawkedonvets.com Website 5.04 miles
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Our own vets are then on call

Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
84 Hamlet Road Haverhill CB9 8QQ 01440 702007 5.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 2.59 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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Littlebury Green
Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.91 miles Cb11 4Xe Is The Nearest Postcode. Look Out For The Lay-By With The Footpath Sign.

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 7.08 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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The Outskirts Of Elmdon
Hertford Ln 8.25 miles Nearest Postcode Is Cb11 4Nh, But If You Are Driving Through Elmdon, The Parking Area Is Just Past The Village Limits Sign.

Location what3words loom.totals.decompose

Gog Magog Hills
Great Walks And Play Areas For Dogs Managed By The Gog Magog Trust Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 9.14 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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Fulbourn Country Walk
A Mixture Of Woodland, Fields And Bog Land With Steeped History Of The Local Area Presented On Route. 14 Stonebridge Ln Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5BW 9.19 miles There Is Ample Parking By The Woods But A Lot More Parking At Fulbourn Recreation Ground.

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Weather Forecast

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11°C	9.3°C	8.2°C	6.9°C	8.3°C	14.8°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	20.6°C	15.8°C	13.4°C
Feels Like	10.1°C	8°C	6.3°C	5.3°C	6.6°C	14.3°C	20°C	22.9°C	23.3°C	20.6°C	15.3°C	12.6°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11.7°C	9.7°C	8°C	6.7°C	8.8°C	14.4°C	18.8°C	21.1°C	21.1°C	19.3°C	16.1°C	14.1°C
Feels Like	10.5°C	8.2°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	7.2°C	13.8°C	18.7°C	21.1°C	21.1°C	19.3°C	15.9°C	13.3°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	12.6°C	11.7°C	10.9°C	10.1°C	12.9°C	16.4°C	19.5°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.8°C	20.2°C	16.4°C
Feels Like	11.7°C	10.7°C	9.9°C	9.1°C	12.4°C	16.3°C	19.5°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.8°C	20.2°C	16°C

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