Welcome to Moorside

Moorside is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Moorside is a quiet and peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of community. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a pub, and a few shops.

Moorside is well-connected to the rest of Greater Manchester, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just off the A627(M) motorway, which provides easy access to Oldham, Rochdale, and Manchester. There are also regular bus services that run through the village, connecting it to other parts of Greater Manchester. Moorside is a great place to live if you want to enjoy the benefits of rural living while still being close to the city.

Moorside is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a great place for outdoor activities. The village is located close to the Pennine Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the Pennines. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including Daisy Nook Country Park and Tandle Hill Country Park. These parks offer a range of activities, including walking, cycling, and fishing. Moorside is a great place to live if you enjoy spending time outdoors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hey With Zion Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Clowes	Rowland Way Lees Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 3LQ 01617704888 School Website
St Edwards Rc School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Mcmahon	Rowland Way Lees Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 3LQ 01616241377 School Website
St Thomas Leesfield C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher James Whittaker	Thomas Street Lees Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 5AT 01617705710 School Website
Waterhead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Wilson	Huddersfield Road Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 3NY 1616205859 School Website
Oasis Academy Clarksfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Fowler	Grasmere Road Clarksfield Oldham OL4 1NG 1612131235
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Livesey	Roxbury Avenue Oldham Lancashire OL4 5JE 1612904000 School Website
Springhead Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Kay	Cooper Street Springhead Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 4QT 01617705620 School Website
St Annes Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Wainwright	Greenacres Road Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 1HP 01617705401 School Website
Greenacres Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Thornton	Dunkerley Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 2AX 1617705350 School Website
Littlemoor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kelly	Littlemoor Lane Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 2RR 1612432873 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mossley Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0AB 2.33 Miles

Greenfield Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ 2.49 Miles

Ashton-Under-Lyne Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JP 3.63 Miles

Mills Hill Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJ 4.00 Miles

Stalybridge Rassbottom Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1RF 4.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Radio Cars Oldham 0161 633 2277 49 High Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3BN 0.30 Miles
Cartax Flash Radio Cars 0161 633 3131 Owl Business Centre, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3BN 0.30 Miles
Cartax Radio Cars 0161 633 8888 Owl Business Centre/49-51 High St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3BN 0.30 Miles
Uncle Sams Classic Cadillac Hire 0161 624 7721 9 Carr House Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 4NW 0.33 Miles
1St Choice County Cars Ltd 0161 620 8877 616 Lees Rd, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5JL 0.41 Miles
Delta Cars 0161 627 2277 156 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2RD 0.68 Miles
Travel Line Minibus Service 0161 401 0001 61 Chief Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1EJ 1.24 Miles
Tariff 1 Cars 0161 624 5000 7 Mumps, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3TL 1.31 Miles
Oldham Cars 0161 213 0000 193 Shaw Rd, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3JA 1.35 Miles
Dial-A-Car Private Hire Cars 0161 633 6060 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1ST 1.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
John Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lees Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenacres Cemetery No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salem No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stamford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
62 Oldham Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
503 Huddersfield Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Higher Greenacres No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Equitable Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Austerlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paulden Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balfour Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lees Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Athens Way Lees Oldham OL4 3BP
Lees Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Athens Way Lees Oldham OL4 3BP
Oldham East Pcn Enhanced Access Service 0161 2713180	Igp Care Ltd, 1St Floor Athens Way, Lees Oldham OL4 3BP
Lees Medical Practice 0161 6521285	Athens Way Lees Oldham OL4 3BP
Leesbrook Surgery 0161 6214800	Leesbrook Surgery Mellor Street Lees, Oldham OL4 3DG

Local Stores

The Grotton
Oldham Road
Grotton
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL4 5SE
01616 248853
Store Website
0.86 miles

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SPAR Royton
Oldham Road
Royton
OL2 5AS
01616 270 570
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Ashton 24Hr
The Old Library Wyre Street Mossley Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL5 0EU 01457 837 900 mossley.24@medivet.co.uk Website 2.09 miles

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Manchester Street Veterinary Surgery
Manchester Street Oldham Lancashire OL8 1UF 0161 624 4596 manchesterstreetvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.12 miles
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Medivet Oldham Chadderton
27 Burnley Lane Chadderton Oldham Lancashire OL9 0BT 0161 633 5050 oldham.chadderton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd
56 Manchester Road Shaw Oldham Lancashire OL2 7DE 01706 840936 jos@briardawnvets.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Shaw Vets
20 - 22 Market Street Shaw Oldham Gtr Manchester OL2 8NH 01706 840411 info@shawvets.co.uk Website 2.54 miles

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Companion Care (Oldham) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Central Retail Park Broadway, Royton Oldham Lancashire OL2 5HX 0161 624 7539 oldham@vets4pets.com Website 2.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.63 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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Park Bridge
Great Rural Walk, Water To Paddle In, Fields To Run In And Lots Of Trees To Sniff Round Park Bridge Lancashire 1.74 miles

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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 2.37 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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Crompton Moor
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Crompton Moor. Crompton Moor Rises Above The Town Of Shaw, In The Metropolitan Borough Of Oldham, Greater Manchester. OL2 8NA 3.02 miles Exit The M62 At Junction 21, Following The Signs To Shaw And Milnrow. In Shaw, Aim For The B6197 Buckstones Road. Next To The Shaw Edge Methodist Church, Follow The Sign Pointing To Crompton Moor And The Bushes Clough Car Park.

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Daisy Nook Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Daisy Nook Country Park. Daisy Nook Country Park Is Located In Failsworth, Greater Manchester. The Park Runs Through The Medlock Valley In An Area Once Called Waterhouses. M35 9WJ 3.48 miles From Ashton-Under-Lyne Bypass (A635) Take A627 North Towards Oldham For Approx 1 Mile To Newmarket Road (Traffic Lights). Turn Left And Follow Newmarket Road For 3/4 Mile To Junction At Sharp Left Bend. Turn Right At Bend. Entrance To Car Park And Visitor Centre Is On The Right After 50 Metres.

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Tandle Hill National Park
Tandle Hill Is A Lovely Forest Walk, With Pathed Routes And Steep Forest Hills. This Is Very Popular With Other Dog Walkers. There Is Plenty Of Seating Areas, With A Cafe And Toilets. Also A Park For Children. Dog Drinking Water Was Available At The Cafe. The Cafe Shuts Early In The Winter Months. 61 Tandle Hill Rd Royton Oldham OL2 5UX 3.59 miles

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