Welcome to Boarsgreave

Boarsgreave is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the Rossendale district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The history of Boarsgreave dates back to the 13th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the buildings in the area still reflect this heritage. Today, Boarsgreave is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

One of the main attractions in Boarsgreave is the nearby Rossendale Forest, which offers miles of walking and cycling trails. The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in one of the many clearings or take a leisurely stroll through the woodland. Overall, Boarsgreave is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Hargreaves	Linden Lea Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 6DX 01706215233 School Website
Edenfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Garner	Market Street Edenfield Bury Lancashire BL0 0HL 01706823608 School Website
Tor View School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Parrish	Clod Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LR 1706214640 School Website
Valley College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-25 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Parrish	Clod Lane Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LR 1706214640 School Website
Woodlands Other Independent Special School Ages:6-14 Head Teacher Mr Lee Cambray	Church Lane Edenfield Rossendale Rossendale Lancashire BL0 0QL 7901048480 School Website
Maple House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-14 Head Teacher Mr Lee Cambray	546-548 Manchester Road Haslingden Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6LN 7901048480 School Website
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Xavier Bowers	Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6SJ 1706213693 School Website
Belmont School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr Steven Pegrum	Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6RX 1706221043 School Website
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Siobhan Halligan	Haslingden Road Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 6RX 01706213048 School Website
Haslingden High School And Sixth Form Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Russell Clarke	Broadway Rossendale Haslingden Lancashire BB4 4EY 01706215726 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Entwistle Off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NG 5.46 Miles

Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 5.83 Miles

Church And Oswaldtwistle Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP 6.32 Miles

Huncoat Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT 6.66 Miles

Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 6.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Taxi 01706 222111 106 Bury Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6DD 0.92 Miles
Maxis Taxis 01706 215152 7B Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NG 1.23 Miles
Max's Taxis 01706 505050 7B Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NG 1.23 Miles
Connections Taxis 01706 222600 4-6 Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7ND 1.24 Miles
Platinum Executive Cars 07515 124775 27 Rydal Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4EE 1.27 Miles
A K Taxis 01706 223111 Unit 6/Victoria Way, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NY 1.28 Miles
In Time Taxis 01706 222233 Unit 13/Myrtle Gr Mill/Bacup Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7JJ 1.38 Miles
Arrows Taxis 01706 231231 Myrtle Grove Mill Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7JJ 1.38 Miles
Classic Elegance Cars Rossendale 01706 222548 79 Broadway, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4ES 1.47 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01706 226165 39 Staghills Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7TX 1.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Burnley Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Whitchaff No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ewood Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Lomas Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edenfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Hall Carr Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Hall Hey Road Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
New Hall Hey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Bury Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Irwell Vale D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bentgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haslingden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rawtenstall Primary Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7PL
Rawtenstall Primary Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7PL
Fairmore Medical Practice 01706 253530	Rossendale Phcc 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PL
Ilex View Medical Practice 01706 253550	Rossendale Prim Hlth C C 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PL
Waterfoot Medical Practice 01706 253300	Waterfoot Health Centre Cowpe Road, Waterfoot Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7DN

Local Stores

Waterfoot
695-699 Bacup Road
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 7HB
01706 214369
Store Website
1.61 miles

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SPAR Rawtenstall
Holmfield Garage Store
Burnley Road
Rawtenstall
BB4 8EW
01706 214512
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rawtenstall Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 24, New Hall Way Retail Park Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6HR rawtenstall@vets4pets.com 1.03 miles

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Valley Vetcare T/A Shuttleworth Veterinary Group
209A Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PA 01706 225300 info@shuttleworthvets.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 Blackburn Road Haslingden Lancashire BB4 5QQ 01706 223287 haslingden@myvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Medivet Ramsbottom
11A Market Place Ramsbottom Bury Greater Manchester BL0 9AJ 01706 827787 ramsbottom@medivet.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AH 01706 878877 bacup@myvets.co.uk Website 3.90 miles
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Pennine Vets
1 Bury Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HD 01204 886655 vets@penninevets.co.uk Website 5.34 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Holcombe Hill Lancashire
Built In 1852 This Well Known Bury Landmark Was Erected In Tribute To One Of Bury's Most Famous Sons, Sir Robert Peel; Founder Of The Police Force And Prime Minister 1841-1846. The Tower Stands 128Ft High And Offers Stunning Views Over Manchester And North Wales. Look Out For The Flag Flying From The Top Of The Tower Indicating It Is Open To The Public Or Go To The Events Sections Of This Website For The Latest Dates. 18-20 Holcombe Old Rd Bury BL8 4LZ 3.07 miles

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Scout Moor
Great Walk Over Open Moorland. Can Be Extremely Muddy And Wet If Any Recent Rain! The Owd Betts Edenfield Rd Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TY 3.18 miles Parking Off Road Just Past The Owd Betts Pub - Very Dog Friendly (Even If Muddy!) And Great Food. Edenfield Rd, Rochdale Ol12 7Ty

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Lee Quarry Rossendale
Lee Quarry Mtb Trail Bacup Lancashire OL13 0DD 3.44 miles Behind Kingfisher Building Corner Of Newline, Bacup. Ol13

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Greenbooth Reservoir Circular Walk
This Is A Delightful Walk, Which I Came Across Today Whilst With A Friend And His Dog. It Is All On A Pathway Which Is Useful. There Are Some Quite Steep Rises And Descents. There Are 4 Reservoirs, All Linked And If You Take As Casual A Stroll As You Like And Go Round Each One Of Them, You Will Have Walked Around 4.3 Miles. Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TQ 4.46 miles

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Entwistle And Turton Reservoir
Beautiful , Mostly Flat Walk Around The Reservoir With Option To Go Through Some Majestic Pine Woods. Well Laid Paths To Walk On And Dogs Are Ok Off Lead. Entwistle Hall Barn Entwistle Hall Ln Entwistle Bolton BL7 0LR 5.32 miles

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Wayoh Reservoir
This Is A 4 Mike Walk, But There Is An Option Early On To Cut It Short By Turning Left Rather Than Continuing Straight On. 7 Overhouses Bolton BL7 0LL 5.38 miles Head To Entwistle Car Park And Walk To The Right Instead Of Left To Entwistle

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