Welcome to Howgill

Howgill is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated in the Lune Valley, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. Howgill is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village of Howgill has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, and evidence of its past can still be seen in the form of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Howgill is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and culture.

Today, Howgill is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a small community of friendly locals who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of the area. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, learn about local history and culture, or simply relax and unwind, Howgill is the perfect destination for a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Gisburn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Mccloskey	Burnley Road Gisburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4ET 01200445406 School Website
Bolton By Bowland Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Richard Blackburn	Gisburn Road Bolton-By-Bowland Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4NP 01200447632 School Website
Gisburn Road Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Nicola Walker	Gisburn Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5LS 01282812287 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Barnoldswick Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Wood	West Close Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5EN 01282813045 School Website
The Alternative School Other Independent School Ages:6-18 Head Teacher Ms Kirsty Swierkowski	The Old Library Fernlea Avenue Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5DW 1282851800
Chatburn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Gardiner	Sawley Road Chatburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4AS 01200441426 School Website
Bowland High Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Laura Fielden	Riversmead Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS 01200441374 School Website
Grindleton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Blanchet	Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS 01200441257 School Website
West Craven High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Blomley	Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TB 1282812292 School Website
Barnoldswick Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Michelle Ellis	Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TB 01282813014 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Colne Primet Hill, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NX 5.23 Miles

Nelson Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SF 5.74 Miles

Clitheroe Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED 5.95 Miles

Brierfield Railway Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, BB9 5PU 6.19 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 7.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
S D Cars 01282 814310 Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER 3.27 Miles
Yellow Cars 01282 814000 3 Station Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NA 3.30 Miles
Marsden J J Limo Ltd 01282 813000 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ 3.32 Miles
Craven Cars (Taxis) 01282 815111 1 Masons Way, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6DU 3.46 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 12 Kelbrook Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BX 3.53 Miles
White Star Taxis 01200 444401 Unit 4/Deanfield Way/Link 59 Business Pk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QU 4.67 Miles
Gill's Taxis 01282 841301 58 Salterforth Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6ND 4.77 Miles
A1 Private Hire 01200 428428 Unit 4A Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 5.12 Miles
Dial A Cab 01200 428828 Unit 4A/Salthill Ind Est/Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 5.12 Miles
Colne Minibus 07891 455796 2 Birtwistle Av, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9RT 5.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Martin Top Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Stopper Lane Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Rimington Lane Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Middop Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Twiston Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Gisburn Post Office Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Downham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Closes Lodge Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Bracewell Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sawley Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Town Head Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolton By Bowland Post Office Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Horton In Craven D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank Bottom Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Gisburn Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barnoldswick Med Ctr 01282 811911	Barnoldswick Med Ctr Park Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5BG
Barrowford Surgery 01282 612621	Barrowford Surgery Ridgeway, Barrowford Nelson Lancashire BB9 8QP
Barrowford Health Centre 01282 619944	Lee Street Barrowford Nelson Lancashire BB9 8NR
The Pendle Medical Partnership 01282 731370	The Surgery Edward Street, Earby Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6QT
Reedyford Hlth Care Group 01282 657575	Yarnspinners Primary Hcc Yarnspinners Wharf Carr Road, Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SR

Local Stores

Barnoldswick
Rainhall Road
Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 6AB
01282 816425
shop.4612@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.45 miles

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SPAR Strand
Strand Garage
Skipton Rd
Barnoldswick
BB18 5EG
01282 853357
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
14-18 Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5NB 01282 852390 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 3.33 miles

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Mearley Veterinary Group
145A Gisburn Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6HQ 01282 619318 4.57 miles

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Colne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3, Corporation Street Retail Park Corporation Street Colne Lancashire BB8 8LU 01282 857730 colne@vets4pets.com 5.25 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200 423256 clitheroe@myvets.co.uk Website 5.42 miles
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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
16-20 Albert Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0AA 01282 863892 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 5.49 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Holden Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1LU 01200 423763 clitheroe@mearleyvets.co.uk 5.49 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 3.44 miles

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 4.79 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 7.62 miles On Exiting The Main Road, Make Sure To Take The Single Track Road To The Right, Not The Road That Leads To The Housing Estate.

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 8.13 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 9.54 miles Brown Signs Direct You There Within Several Miles. 3 Car Parks From Various Access Roads. Close To Burnley Town Centre On The Road Out Towards Todmorden.

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Hurstwood Reservoir
Park Up And Follow The Path Through The Gate, Walk Up The Path To The Reservoir And Walk Around It. It Takes About 45 Minutes But If Your Dog Loves Water Like Hector Does You Will Spend Ages At The Waters Edge Throwing A Ball Into The Water!! We Have Hector Off Lead However If You Decide To Walk Through The Woodland Off Path Beware Of Mountain Bikes And Horses. 23 Hurstwood Ln Worsthorne Burnley BB10 3LF 9.86 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	-15.5°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

Monday	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	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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
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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