Salway Ash (also spelt Salwayash) is a village in

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. It is located on the B1362 between South Bowood and Dottery, 2.4 miles north of

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was built there in 1887–89.

Transport

The B3162 road passes through the village, connecting it to

and

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. This road is often used as it connects with the A358, providing the fastest route between Bridport and Junction 25 of the M5 at

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. The village is not served by any railway, and bus services are limited to the public school bus route

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6A linking the village to Beaminster School.Bus Timetable from 201

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Education

Around half a mile north of the village lies the Salway Ash C Of E Primary School, the only school in the village. Children then go onto secondary schools such as The Sir John Colfox Academy locally, however they can also attend other secondary schools within the region: The Woodroffe School in

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, and the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester. This is usually done by the transport connections at Bridport Bus Station.

References

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