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Long before the M5 carved its way through the Devon countryside, the village of Holcombe Rogus was surrounded by apple orchards. More than a century ago, these orchards shaped the landscape, the seasons and the community around them. While many have disappeared over time, a precious few remain, including those at Ridgeway Farm, where a diverse collection of old bittersweet and bittersharp apple varieties still flourish today.

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Ridgeway Cider was founded in 2014 by Julie and Stephen Hasell, inspired by a desire to revive a tradition that had been part of this landscape for generations. Using an old cider press from Julie's parents' farm nearby, they began making small batches of cider from apples grown on the farm. What started as a few extra barrels sold through local farmers' markets soon grew into something much bigger.

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Through patience, curiosity and a dedication to doing things properly, Ridgeway Cider developed a reputation for quality, earning Gold at the Royal Bath and West Cider Championships, multiple Taste of the West awards, First Prize at the 2023 Devon County Show and Overall Reserve Champion. Alongside our ciders, we now produce award winning cider vinegar and Ginger Switchel, all created with the same care and respect for natural ingredients.

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Today, Ridgeway Cider enters its next chapter as their daughter Rosina and her husband Jake take the reins.

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We see ourselves not as starting something new, but as careful custodians of a story already well underway.

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Our role is to nurture what has been created, to honour the craft that came before us and to continue building a business that reflects the values at the heart of Ridgeway Farm.

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For us, cider has always been about more than what is in the glass. It is about bringing people together. It is the shared bottle at the end of a long day, friends gathered around a table, family celebrations, village events and the simple moments that become lasting memories.

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That sense of togetherness guides everything we do.

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We believe in caring for the land that provides our fruit, taking time over traditional methods and creating drinks with character, honesty and a sense of place. We believe that good things should not be rushed, which is why we continue to allow natural yeasts to slowly transform fresh pressed apple juice into cider. In a world that moves quickly, some things are worth waiting for.

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As Ridgeway Cider grows, our aim is to create more opportunities for people to experience the farm, discover the orchards and share in what we make. From traditional ciders to seasonal drinks and new creations, everything will continue to be rooted in the same principles.

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Welcome to Ridgeway Cider.

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Crafted with care. Made to be shared.