Welcome to Hoscar

Hoscar is a small village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through the heart of the village. Hoscar is a peaceful and picturesque village that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Hoscar is the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which is a popular destination for boaters and walkers. The canal runs through the village and provides a peaceful and scenic route for those who want to explore the area. The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the towpath or take a boat trip along the canal to see the sights from a different perspective.

Hoscar is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Hoscar Moss Nature Reserve and the Hoscar Windmill. The nature reserve is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, while the windmill is a well-preserved example of a traditional Lancashire windmill. Visitors can explore the windmill and learn about its history and significance to the local community. Overall, Hoscar is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the natural beauty and rich history of Lancashire.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.6°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Newburgh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Fowler	Back Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7XB 01257462916 School Website
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Carol Wood	Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UG 01704892375 School Website
Burscough Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Smith	Colburne Close Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LB 01704895403 School Website
Burscough Bridge St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Cartwright	School Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4AE 01704893323 School Website
Our Lady And All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School Parbold Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shaun Kearon	Brandreth Drive Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HD 01257462466 School Website
Parbold Douglas Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Coxhead	Lancaster Lane Parbold Lancashire WN8 7HS 01257462007 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Burscough Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Devey	Chapel Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RA 01704893523 School Website
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hackett	Lordsgate Drive Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7RS 01704892374 School Website
Burscough Priory Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Maclaren	Trevor Road Burscough Ormskirk L40 7RZ 1704893259
Burscough Bridge Methodist School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Tyrer	Orrell Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 0SG 01704892307 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hoscar Hoscar Moss Road, Hoscar, Lancashire, L40 4BL 0.39 Miles

Burscough Junction Junction Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5SP 1.43 Miles

Parbold The Common, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NU 1.52 Miles

Burscough Bridge Station Approach, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RZ 1.68 Miles

Rufford Church Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TB 2.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Burscough Hire 01704 896969 62-64 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4BY 1.64 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01704 892000 39 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0SA 1.64 Miles
Airport Taxi's 07767 612338 Rivington Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RN 1.73 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 3.08 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 3.52 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 3.57 Miles
Chm Chauffeuring Services Ltd 0844 335 8856 Orchard Cottage, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5PR 3.61 Miles
V I P Chauffeurs 01257 253166 2 Skull House La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 9DR 3.64 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 3.67 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis And Coaches 01695 573333 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 3.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hollow Ford Lane Moss Bridge Lane Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Carr Lane Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Ring-O-Bells Briars Lane Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Newburgh P O Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Glovers Bridge Collection Today available until:08:00 Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Burscough Junction Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parbold P O Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rose Farm Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Moss Lane Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Lancaster Lane/ Top O'common Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burscough Bridge Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mill Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilldale Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Redcat Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burscough Town Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parbold Surgery 01257 514000	The Surgery 4 The Green, Parbold Nr.Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DN
Burscough Family Practice 01704 396020	Burscough Health Centre Stanley Court,Lord Street Burscough L40 4LA
Lathom House Surgery 01704 396060	Lathom House Surgery Burscough Health Centre Stanley Court, Lord St Burscough L40 4LA
Stanley Court Surgery 01704 892254	Burscough Hc, Stanley Crt Lord Street, Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 4LA
Burscough Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Burscough Health Centre Stanley Court, Lord Street Burscough Ormskirk L40 4LA

Local Stores

Westgate
45-47 Westgate
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8LP
01695 722224
Store Website
3.39 miles

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SPAR Burscough
GEM Burscough
Burscough Service Station
192 Briars Lane
Lathom, Ormskirk
L40 5XE
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sunrise Veterinary Surgery
6-6A The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DA 01257 463 142 sunrisevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd
9 Holly Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SH 01704 821 204 2.45 miles

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Burscough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4 Ringstail Retail Park Burscough Lancashire L40 8AD 01704 898890 burscough@vets4pets.com Website 2.52 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 3.09 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 3.29 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital
54A Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LX 01695 572837 barnlodge@aol.com Website 3.96 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 6.71 miles

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Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 8.20 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

Location what3words gravel.brain.empire

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 9.30 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 9.30 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 9.45 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 9.61 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-12.3°C	-12.8°C	-15.3°C	-16.4°C	-15.7°C	-11.4°C	-7°C	-3.8°C	-2°C	-2.7°C	-4.8°C	-5.6°C
Feels Like	-15.7°C	-15.4°C	-19.5°C	-20.4°C	-17.6°C	-14.8°C	-10.4°C	-6.9°C	-5.1°C	-5.1°C	-7.4°C	-8.7°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-5.7°C	-5.6°C	-6.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.6°C	0.4°C	2.9°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	-0.1°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-9°C	-9.5°C	-10.9°C	-11.3°C	-10.6°C	-8°C	-4.7°C	-1.7°C	0.1°C	-1°C	-4.1°C	-6.6°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-3.2°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-1.6°C	1.6°C	5.4°C	8.3°C	9.4°C	8.9°C	6.2°C	1.1°C
Feels Like	-7.9°C	-8.6°C	-9°C	-9.2°C	-6.8°C	-2.8°C	2°C	5.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	3.5°C	-2.9°C

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