Welcome to Austerlands

Austerlands is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Pennine Hills, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, and it is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Austerlands is the St. Chad's Church, which dates back to the 19th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Austerlands is a quiet and peaceful village, and it is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, and it is a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area, and they offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Austerlands is also home to several parks and gardens, which are perfect for picnics and relaxing in the sun.

Despite its small size, Austerlands has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a number of local shops and businesses, and there are several pubs and restaurants where you can enjoy a meal or a drink. Austerlands is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, which offer a range of activities and services for local residents. Overall, Austerlands is a charming and welcoming village, and it is a great place to visit or to call home.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Waterhead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Wilson	Huddersfield Road Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 3NY 1616205859 School Website
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
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
Knowsley Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Vanessa Payne	Stoneleigh Road Springhead Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 4BH 01616334433 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
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
Greenacres Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Thornton	Dunkerley Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 2AX 1617705350 School Website
Woodlands Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Sharpe	Woodlands Primary Academy Broadbent Road Oldham Greater Manchester OL1 4HU 1613595698 School Website
Oasis Academy Clarksfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Fowler	Grasmere Road Clarksfield Oldham OL4 1NG 1612131235

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Greenfield Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ 2.38 Miles

Mossley Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0AB 2.53 Miles

Ashton-Under-Lyne Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JP 4.00 Miles

Mills Hill Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJ 4.16 Miles

Stalybridge Rassbottom Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1RF 4.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Uncle Sams Classic Cadillac Hire 0161 624 7721 9 Carr House Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 4NW 0.47 Miles
Radio Cars Oldham 0161 633 2277 49 High Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3BN 0.66 Miles
Cartax Flash Radio Cars 0161 633 3131 Owl Business Centre, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3BN 0.66 Miles
Cartax Radio Cars 0161 633 8888 Owl Business Centre/49-51 High St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3BN 0.66 Miles
1St Choice County Cars Ltd 0161 620 8877 616 Lees Rd, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5JL 0.78 Miles
Delta Cars 0161 627 2277 156 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2RD 0.80 Miles
Oldham Cars 0161 213 0000 193 Shaw Rd, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3JA 1.43 Miles
Tariff 1 Cars 0161 624 5000 7 Mumps, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3TL 1.51 Miles
Travel Line Minibus Service 0161 401 0001 61 Chief Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1EJ 1.52 Miles
50 Cars 0161 628 2020 151 Union Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1TD 1.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stamford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
503 Huddersfield Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Austerlands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
John Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paulden Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenacres Cemetery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Equitable Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonebreaks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lees Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
62 Oldham Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hudersfield Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Higher Greenacres Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watersheddings Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

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
Springfield House 0161 6672480	Springfield House 275 Huddersfield Road Oldham Lancashire OL4 2RJ

Local Stores

The Grotton
Oldham Road
Grotton
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL4 5SE
01616 248853
Store Website
0.92 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

Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd
56 Manchester Road Shaw Oldham Lancashire OL2 7DE 01706 840936 jos@briardawnvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles

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Shaw Vets
20 - 22 Market Street Shaw Oldham Gtr Manchester OL2 8NH 01706 840411 info@shawvets.co.uk Website 2.29 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 2.31 miles

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Manchester Street Veterinary Surgery
Manchester Street Oldham Lancashire OL8 1UF 0161 624 4596 manchesterstreetvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.34 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 2.50 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 2.65 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 1.90 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 2.12 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 2.69 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 2.70 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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Castleshaw Reservoirs Walk Delph Heights Circular
Waterworks Rd Delph Oldham OL3 5LZ 3.43 miles

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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 3.54 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-14.8°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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