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Wanting to relocate somewhere progressive & Rural... Suggestions? Bridport?

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jessiebear88 · 20/05/2019 22:14

Sick of the London commuter bubble and looking to move to a new area/town with the following things:

  • progressive / liberal / conscious community
  • close to lots of countryside for walks with sea or rivers
  • Rural oppose to city vibes
  • Near to a few active community/towns

We thought we had found this in Bridport, Dorset but starting to get cold feet after some bad luck, we had originally found a house which we loved but unfortunately fell through due to a sketchy seller and started getting concerned about traffic and parking there... Would love any feedback about any town ideas or anything that can gain faith back in Bridport. Been racking our brains and researching for months, so just needed a little help?

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Gentlemanwiththistledownhair · 19/06/2019 10:39

If you end up in Hebden Bridge, be careful where you buy: it floods.

If you like the feel of Hebden, you might also like Clitheroe or Todmorden. They are less flamboyantly hippy (in the nicest way: Hebden can be pleasantly batshit!), but both have thriving local communities with loads of independent shops and scenic locations. More rugged countryside, but no flooding!

Gentlemanwiththistledownhair · 19/06/2019 10:43

Oh and if you haven't seen it, last Sunday's Countryfile was in Hardcastle Crags, just up the road from Hebden Bridge

StillSmallVoice · 19/06/2019 21:46

Totnes has already been mentioned. Would seem to fit your criteria perfectly. I'm not sure though how the loss of Dartington College of Arts has changed things.

trulyconfuseddotcom · 19/06/2019 21:55

My friend moved to Bridport from Hackney a couple of years ago. She's an artist and she loves it there. Sounds like you've made a great choice - enjoy!

GreenShadow · 20/06/2019 16:33

I agree about Stroud. AS soon as I saw your title I thought Yes!
Then when I saw your text, i thought Yes Yes!

jessiebear88 · 28/10/2019 13:50

Update: moved to Bridport 3 months ago and very happy with our choice!

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VinandVigour · 28/10/2019 14:15

A second vote for Forest Row, or Lewes. But I have to say that I think you may struggle on house prices.

VinandVigour · 28/10/2019 14:16

Oops sorry, didn’t see your update. So pleased you are settled and happy!

trulyconfuseddotcom · 22/11/2019 09:30

Hurrah, so pleased for you! Thanks for coming back to update us.

PeachPotato · 22/11/2019 09:50

What a pleasing thread to read!

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