Welcome to Crowden

Crowden is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the Dartmoor National Park, which is known for its rugged landscapes and stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and sparkling streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Crowden is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Crowden Castle, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Crowden is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by some of the most picturesque landscapes in the country, including the Dartmoor National Park, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and enjoy the stunning views of the rolling hills, deep valleys, and sparkling streams. The park is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including ancient stone circles, burial mounds, and medieval castles.

Crowden is also a great place to experience the rich history and culture of Devon. The village is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Crowden Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the castle and learn about its fascinating history, or take a stroll through the village and admire the beautiful architecture of the historic buildings. Crowden is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample the local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale or cider.

Local Schools

School	Details
Padfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Anne Moore	Rhodes Street Padfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 1EQ 01457852751 School Website
Tintwistle C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Mulhall	South Close Tintwistle Glossop Derbyshire SK13 1LY 01457852611 School Website
Arnfield Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Wager	C/O Arnfield Care Ltd Manchester Road Tintwistle Glossop Cheshire SK13 1NE 1457860200 School Website
Hadfield Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Kenneth Weed	Queen Street Hadfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 2DW 01457852297 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Cornwall	Hadfield Road Hadfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 2DR 01457852328 School Website
Hadfield Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Alison Barnes	Mersey Bank Road Hadfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 1PN 01457853958 School Website
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Quirke	The Carriage Drive Hadfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 1PJ 1457852692 School Website
All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Grainne Beaumont	Church Street Old Glossop All Saints Cva Glossop Derbyshire SK13 7RJ 1457852756 School Website
Glossopdale School And Sixth Form Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Debra Mcgloin	Newshaw Lane Hadfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 2DA 1457862336 School Website
Duke Of Norfolk C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Esther Bland	Royle Avenue Glossop Derbyshire SK13 7RD 01457852635 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hadfield Station Street, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, SK13 1AH 2.51 Miles

Dinting Dinting Road, Dinting, Derbyshire, SK13 9EB 3.31 Miles

Glossop Norfolk Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8BS 3.34 Miles

Greenfield Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ 4.83 Miles

Mossley Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0AB 4.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
New Line Taxis 01457 855999 15 Higher Barn Rd, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2ET 3.06 Miles
Goldline Taxis 01457 857777 Henry Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8BW 3.37 Miles
Britannia Taxis 07979 713851 58 Arundel St, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7AB 3.41 Miles
Padtax Taxis 01457 854360 11 Jacksons Buildings, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8AQ 3.43 Miles
Goldline Taxis 01457 858787 Unit 9/Dinting La Ind Est, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7NU 3.50 Miles
Cherry Picker Hire 01457 869100 122 High St W, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8HJ 3.53 Miles
A 2 B Taxis Ltd 01457 855411 29 Glossop Road, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6JH 4.07 Miles
Jeeves Executive Travel Ltd 07977 592924 12 Mottram Moor, Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK14 6LA 4.11 Miles
Fone A Car 0161 304 8000 63 Melbourne Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 2JJ 5.40 Miles
Cavalier Radio Cars 0161 338 5053 2 Water Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 2AG 5.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Padfield Temple Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Mathew Close D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malvern Rise D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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120 Station Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Bexley Close Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Etherow Way D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lambgates Health Centre 01457 869090	Wesley Street Hadfield Glossop Derbyshire SK13 1DJ
Howard Street Medical Practice 01457 854321	Howard Medical Practice Howard Street Glossop Derbyshire SK13 7DE
Manor House Surgery 01457 860860	Manor House Surgery Manor Street Glossop Derbyshire SK13 8PS
The Smithy Surgery 01457 767123	The Smithy Surgery 4 Market Street Hollingworth,Via Hyde Cheshire SK14 8LN
Cottage Lane Surgery 01457 861343	The Surgery 47 Cottage Lane Gamesley Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 6EQ

Local Stores

Simmondley
1 Pennine Road
Simmondley
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 6NN
01457 856737
Store Website
3.89 miles

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SPAR Stalybridge
Rizvi Stalybridge
7 - 9 Buckton Road
Carbrook
Stalybridge
SK15 3LW
01457835642
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashdale Veterinary Centre
4 Edward Street Glossop Derbyshire SK13 7AF 01457 867884 3.35 miles

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Victoria Vets
25 Victoria Street Glossop Derbyshire SK13 8HT 01457 852367 enquiries@victoriavets.co.uk Website 3.44 miles
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M Gourley Veterinary Surgeons - Stalybridge
44 Acres Lane Stalybridge Cheshire SK15 2JU 0161 338 5099 enquiries@mgourleyvets.co.uk Website 5.11 miles

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Medivet Uppermill (Ian Mcconnell Vets)
5 Saddleworth House Tame Street (Off High Street) Uppermill Oldham Lancashire OL3 6BD 01457 870 405 uppermill@medivet.co.uk Website 5.17 miles

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Medivet Ashton 24Hr
The Old Library Wyre Street Mossley Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL5 0EU 01457 837 900 mossley.24@medivet.co.uk Website 5.19 miles

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Tameside Veterinary Clinic
18 Melbourne Street Stalybridge Cheshire SK15 2JE 0161 303 1819 enquiries@tamesideveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 5.35 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Longdendale Trail
Pingott Ln Lancashire 2.51 miles Postcode Sk13 1Ah (Approx. Location Only)

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Dovestone Reservoir
With Its Breathtaking Vistas, The Dove Stone Area Of Saddleworth Offers Visitors The Chance To Explore Part Of The Peak District National Park. Club House Dovestone Reservoir Dove Stone Oldham Lancashire OL3 7NE 3.28 miles Greenfield Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, Ol3 7Ne

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Dovestones Reservoir
Circular Walk, Flat Terrain With Lots Of Grassy Hills For Dogs To Explore. Usually Takes 1-1.5 Hours To Complete But There Are Extra Bits You Can Add To Extend. 3 Hawk Yard Ln Greenfield Oldham OL3 7NP 3.73 miles There Is Parking Which Costs 60P For 3 Hours.

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Wessenden Head
The Wessenden Valley Is A Moorland Valley Nestled Amidst The Dark Peak, Immediately South Of The Large Village Of Marsden In The English County Of West Yorkshire. The Valley Was Formed By Retreating Glaciers At The End Of The Last Ice Age, And Continues To Be Cut By The Wessenden Brook, A Tributary Of The River Colne. Pennine Way Holmfirth Lancashire HD9 4HW 5.28 miles

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Hartshead Pike
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Up To The Distinctive Landmark On Hartshead Pike. Visible From Many Miles Around, The Summit Overlooks Ashton-Under-Lyne, Mossley, Saddleworth, Lees And Oldham. On A Clear Day, You Can Experience Views Of Manchester, Chesire And Snowdonia In Wales. OL5 0JL 5.74 miles From Ashton-Under-Lyne, Take The A670 Mossley Road. You Want To Take A Left Up A Small Uphill Road, Broadcarr Lane. Follow This Up Until You Reach A Point You Can Park In A Roadside Layby.

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Knott Hill Reservoir
A Bit Of A Strange One! You Enter Through Ashton Golf Club, But Once In Its A Lovely Walk Unnamed Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 9AG 5.80 miles A Little Hard To Find, The Sat Nav Doesn'T Help! Find It Near The Golf Club And Walk Through That Way.

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