Welcome to Stopper Lane

Stopper Lane is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated in the borough of Chorley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Stopper Lane is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. The area is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Yarrow Valley Country Park, which is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Stopper Lane is also known for its rich history and heritage. The village has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale. Overall, Stopper Lane is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural Lancashire.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
St Chads Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Riley	South Hill Blackburn Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley Lancashire PR6 8LL 01257264480 School Website
Whittle Le Woods Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Metcalfe	Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley Lancashire PR6 7PS 01257262732 School Website
Waterloo Lodge Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Rigby	173 Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7AX 1257230894 School Website
Withnell Fold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Moreton	Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley Lancashire PR6 8BA 01254830437 School Website
Clayton Le Woods Manor Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Marshall	Manor Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley Lancashire PR6 7JR 01772335699 School Website
Brinscall St Johns C Of E And Methodist Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Clayton	School Lane Brinscall Chorley Lancashire PR6 8PT 01254830700 School Website
Westwood Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Julie Martin	Westwood Road Clayton-Le-Woods Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 8LS 01772628051 School Website
Brindle St James Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Austin	Water Street Brindle Chorley Lancashire PR6 8NH 01254852379 School Website
St Bedes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Clayton	Preston Road Clayton Green Chorley Lancashire PR6 7EB 01772335861 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Chorley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Douglas	Cedar Road Chorley Lancashire PR6 0JF 01257265998 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buckshaw Parkway Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EY 2.10 Miles

Euxton Balshaw Lane Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX 2.46 Miles

Chorley Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS 2.47 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 3.16 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 3.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kes Cars 01257 412333 6 Gorse Close, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LE 0.73 Miles
Terrys Kars 01257 233322 Low Mill/Town La, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7DJ 1.00 Miles
Clayton Private Hire 01257 267474 Mill House, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7DJ 1.00 Miles
Jet Set Limousine Hire 01772 436676 Barleyfield, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 8JJ 1.63 Miles
Mlc Travel Ltd 01257 410850 58 Montcliffe Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0EW 2.02 Miles
A And D Executive Travel 01772 452033 92 Claughton Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 5TN 2.13 Miles
A1 Taxis 01257 233333 192 Eaves La, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AU 2.16 Miles
44 Taxis 01257 274444 Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA 2.33 Miles
Private Hire Four Four Taxis 01257 264444 Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA 2.33 Miles
Yellow Cabs 01257 271108 1 Houghton St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0RG 2.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackburn Road Wheelton Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Southill School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorse Close Wheelton Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Chorley Old Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Whittle Le Woods Shaw Brow Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Higher Wheelton Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dorking Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Elms Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swansey Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Top Oth Lane Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cloverfield Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kittiwake Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Chorley North Industrial Est Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Chorley North Industrial Est Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Whittle Surgery 01257 262383	239 Preston Road Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley Lancashire PR6 7PY
Eaves Lane Surgery	311 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0DR
Buckshaw Village Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unity Place Buckshaw Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 7HZ
Buckshaw Village Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unity Place Buckshaw Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 7HZ
Chorley And South Ribble Pcn Hub 07887 498154	Buckshaw Village Surgery Unity Place Buckshaw Village, Chorley Lancashire PR7 7HZ

Local Stores

Chorley Old Road - Whittle Le Woods
144 Chorley Old Road
Whittle-le-Woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 7LR
01257 272674
Store Website
0.93 miles

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SPAR Mercury Chorley
Jubilee Service Station Ltd
65 Preston Road
Whittle Le Woods
Chorley
PR6 7PG
01257270688
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital)
Water Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1EX 01257 262448 chorley@medivet.co.uk Website 2.01 miles
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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
23 Crown Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DX 01257 276517 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Chorley Vets
77 - 79 Market Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 2SN 01257 274767 management@chorleyvets.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision
Parkwood House Berkley Drive Cuerden, Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6BY 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 2.52 miles

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Ribble Vets
16 Golden Hill Lane Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 3NP reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 3.26 miles

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Leyland Vets4pets Ltd
17-19 Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3EJ 01772 432039 Website 3.44 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.07 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 3.89 miles

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 4.27 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 4.30 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 4.74 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 5.09 miles

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Weather Forecast

Friday	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	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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