Welcome to Salterforth

Salterforth is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through the village. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Saltford. The name Salterforth is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "sælt" and "ford", which mean "salt" and "ford" respectively.

One of the most notable landmarks in Salterforth is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction in the village is the Salterforth Nursery, which is a family-run business that specializes in growing and selling plants and flowers. The nursery has been in operation for over 30 years and is a popular destination for gardening enthusiasts.

Salterforth is also known for its scenic countryside, which is popular with walkers and cyclists. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque farmland, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also provides opportunities for boating and fishing. Overall, Salterforth is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.6°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Salterforth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vikki Havers-Strong	Cross Lane Salterforth Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5UD 01282812223 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
West Craven High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Blomley	Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TB 1282812292 School Website
Kelbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Angela Dugdale	School Street Kelbrook Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6UD 01282842309 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
Coates Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Toddington	Kirkstall Drive Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6EZ 01282812203 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
Earby Springfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Liversidge	Bailey Street Earby Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6SJ 01282843598 School Website
Foulridge Saint Michael And All Angels C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Richardson	Skipton Road Foulridge Colne Lancashire BB8 7NN 01282861338 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Colne Primet Hill, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NX 3.52 Miles

Cononley Cononley Lane, Cononley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HY 5.12 Miles

Nelson Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SF 5.16 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 5.89 Miles

Brierfield Railway Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, BB9 5PU 6.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
S D Cars 01282 814310 12 Kelbrook Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BX 0.69 Miles
Gill's Taxis 01282 841301 58 Salterforth Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6ND 0.83 Miles
Yellow Cars 01282 814000 3 Station Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NA 1.09 Miles
Craven Cars (Taxis) 01282 815111 1 Masons Way, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6DU 1.21 Miles
Marsden J J Limo Ltd 01282 813000 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ 1.23 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER 1.32 Miles
Country Cars 01282 844440 8 Victoria Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6US 1.41 Miles
Colne Minibus 07891 455796 2 Birtwistle Av, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9RT 2.94 Miles
Skelton Street Taxis 01282 866645 11B Skelton Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9JE 3.25 Miles
Escort Taxis 01282 868788 15 New Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9BJ 3.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Salterforth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelbrook Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upperhill Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Manchester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Holme Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sough Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longing Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelbrook Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Barnoldwick New Tso Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Butts Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnoldswick Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Hotel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Head Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coates Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barnoldswick Med Ctr 01282 811911	Barnoldswick Med Ctr Park Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5BG
The Pendle Medical Partnership 01282 731370	The Surgery Edward Street, Earby Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6QT
The Richmond Hill Practice 01282 731731	Colne Health Centre Craddock Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0JZ
The Pendle Medical Partnership	Colne Corner Surgery Colne Health Centre Craddock Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0JZ
Colne Health Centre Pharmacy - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Colne Health Centre Craddock Road Colne BB8 0JZ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Kelbrook Road
Kelbrook Road Service Station
Kelbrook Road
Barnoldswick
BB18 5BX
01282 850144
Store Website
0.7 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 1.11 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 3.35 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
145A Gisburn Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6HQ 01282 619318 3.97 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 4.05 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
84 Colne Road Brierfield Nelson Lancashire BB9 5NN 01282 699 588 brierfield@myvets.co.uk Website 6.04 miles
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Craven Farm Vets
Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton Yorkshire BD23 1UD 01756 700 940 auction@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 6.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 2.85 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 5.21 miles

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Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 7.68 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 8.75 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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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 8.76 miles

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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 9.07 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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