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About Ripe

Ripe is a small East Sussex village nestled in the South Downs, about 10km northeast of Lewes. Most visitors arrive via the A27 corridor, with local roads connecting to Brighton, Eastbourne, and surrounding downland villages. The area has good EV charging coverage with over 60 fast chargers nearby. The village name comes from Old English "hrype," meaning a strip of land, which perfectly describes its linear layout along the valley floor.

Where is Ripe on the map?

Ripe is in England, at 50.871, 0.145 - about 9 km south of East Hoathly.

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EV Chargers in Ripe

9 chargers

Data source: OpenChargeMap

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Play a pub crawl round in Ripe

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Ripe. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Ripe9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Ripe?

The closest airport to Ripe is London Gatwick Airport, 58 km (about 44 min by car).

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