Welcome to Heyside

Heyside is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Pennine Hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Heside. The village was once a centre for the wool trade and had several mills that produced woolen cloth. Today, the village is a quiet residential area with a population of around 4,000 people.

Heyside has several amenities that cater to the needs of its residents. The village has a primary school, a post office, a library, and a community centre. There are also several shops, pubs, and restaurants in the village. Heyside is well connected to other parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester by road and public transport. The village is served by several bus routes that connect it to Oldham, Rochdale, and Manchester.

Heyside is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located near several nature reserves and parks, including Dovestone Reservoir, which is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and birdwatching. The village is also close to the Pennine Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Derbyshire to Scotland. Heyside is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life to its residents.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackshaw Lane Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley O'neill	Blackshaw Lane Heyside Royton Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 6NT 01617706711 School Website
E-Act Royton And Crompton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Atkinson	Blackshaw Lane Royton Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 6NT 1706846474 School Website
St Josephs Rc Junior Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Garry Needle	Oldham Road Shaw Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 8SZ 01706847218 School Website
Royton Hall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tracy Wood	High Barn Street Royton Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 6RW 01617701529 School Website
Crompton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lara Beaumont	Longfield Road Shaw Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 7HD 01617706741 School Website
Farrowdale House School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Zoe Campbell	Farrow Street Shaw Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 7AD 01706844533 School Website
St Aidan And St Oswalds Rc School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr L D Harrison	Roman Road Royton Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 5PQ 01616522558 School Website
Brookland School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr James Docherty	Unit 7, Roman Road Royton Lancashire OL2 5PJ 1706658297 School Website
St Annes C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Sue Holt	Broadway Royton Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 5DH 01616249885 School Website
The Crompton House Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Karl Newell	Rochdale Road Shaw Oldham Greater Manchester OL2 7HS 01706847451 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mills Hill Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJ 3.09 Miles

Castleton Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EB 3.54 Miles

Rochdale Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR 3.61 Miles

Moston Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JT 4.13 Miles

Greenfield Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ 4.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
S Cars Ltd 01706 880790 Church Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7AU 0.54 Miles
Royton Cars 0161 652 7373 Unit 24/Parkside Ind Est/Edge La St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6DS 0.57 Miles
Motown Private Hire 01706 841441 6 High Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8RQ 0.63 Miles
Crompton Private Hire 01706 882288 9 Beal La, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8UY 0.81 Miles
Borough Taxis 0161 624 2448 2 Spring Garden Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5QS 0.81 Miles
Carlton Mini Buses 07951 867051 1 Carlton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5AZ 1.22 Miles
Oldham Cars 0161 213 0000 193 Shaw Rd, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3JA 1.25 Miles
A2b Tommyfield Cars 0161 213 1111 179 Henshaw St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2BP 1.49 Miles
Delta Cars 0161 627 2277 156 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2RD 1.63 Miles
Tariff 1 Cars 0161 624 5000 7 Mumps, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3TL 1.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Albion Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luzley Brook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
25 Water Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manchester Rd / Cowlishaw Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heyside Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Princess Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shaw Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dryclough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royton Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Royton Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Surrey Avenue / Bedford Aveune Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shaw Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longsight Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flake Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dogford Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Kershaws Hospice 0161 6242727	Dr Kershaws Hospice Turf Lane Oldham OL2 6EU
Oak Gables Medical Practice 01706 888222	Oak Gables,Crompton H/Ctr High Street, Shaw Oldham OL2 8ST
Village Medical Practice 01706 881028	Village Medical Practice Crompton Health Centre High Street Shaw, Oldham OL2 8ST
The Royton & Crompton Family Practice 0161 3624003	Royton Hlth Wellbeing Ctr Park Street, Royton Oldham OL2 6QW
Oldham North Pcn Enhanced Access Service 0161 2713180	Royton H&Wbc Park Street Oldham OL2 6QW

Local Stores

Royton - Rochdale Road
Rochdale Road
Royton
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL2 5PT
01616 789929
Store Website
0.75 miles

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SPAR Royton
Oldham Road
Royton
OL2 5AS
01616 270 570
Store Website
1.0 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 0.44 miles

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Shaw Vets
20 - 22 Market Street Shaw Oldham Gtr Manchester OL2 8NH 01706 840411 info@shawvets.co.uk Website 0.78 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 1.52 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 1.60 miles

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Manchester Street Veterinary Surgery
Manchester Street Oldham Lancashire OL8 1UF 0161 624 4596 manchesterstreetvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
Amenities
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Milnrow Village Vets Ltd
44 - 48 Newhey Road Milnrow Rochdale Lancashire OL16 4EG 01706 404002 info@milnrowvillagevets.co.uk Website 2.69 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.63 miles

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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 1.70 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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Park Bridge
Great Rural Walk, Water To Paddle In, Fields To Run In And Lots Of Trees To Sniff Round Park Bridge Lancashire 3.43 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 3.77 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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Castleshaw Reservoirs Walk Delph Heights Circular
Waterworks Rd Delph Oldham OL3 5LZ 4.12 miles

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Hollingworth Lake
Lovely Walk 2.4 Miles Long Littleborough 4.38 miles Well Signed Posted For Hollingworth Lake.Take Junction 21 For Milnrow And Follow Signs To Hollingworth Lake. There Are 4 Car Parks Charging £1 For 2 Hours

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-1.3°C	0.1°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-4.9°C

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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