Welcome to Thorp

Thorp is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the borough of Wyre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Thorp is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Thorp is the St. Michael'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 architecture. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Thorp is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called The Black Bull, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and a range of local beers and ales. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, which are popular with the local community. Overall, Thorp is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing escape from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah White	Church Street Slaidburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3ER 01200446664 School Website
Giggleswick School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Hart	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0DE 1729893000 School Website
Giggleswick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Catherine Maddocks	Church Street Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0BJ 01729822248 School Website
Settle Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wright	Bond Lane Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9BW 01729822019 School Website
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Long Preston Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4PN 01729840377 School Website
Settle College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Whitaker	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0AU 01729822451 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
Austwick Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jo Brookes	Austwick Lancaster North Yorkshire LA2 8BN 01524251366 School Website
Hellifield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Kendal Road Hellifield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4HA 01729850215 School Website
Tatham Fells Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Ip	Lowgill Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8RA 01524261441 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 4.41 Miles

Long Preston Station Road, Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23 4NH 5.30 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 5.32 Miles

Clapham Station Road, Near Clapham, North Yorkshire, LA2 8ES 5.94 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 6.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 5.26 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 6.17 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 7.16 Miles
White Star Taxis 01200 444401 Unit 4/Deanfield Way/Link 59 Business Pk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QU 9.74 Miles
A1 Private Hire 01200 428428 Unit 4A Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 10.10 Miles
Dial A Cab 01200 428828 Unit 4A/Salthill Ind Est/Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 10.10 Miles
Penole Taxi 01200 425323 2 River Lea Gdns, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 10.29 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 443999 2 River Lea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 10.29 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER 10.56 Miles
Saj Cab's 01200 442211 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 10.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tosside D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tosside Bridge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Four Lane Ends Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Rathmell Village D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigglesworth Po Box D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eldroth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slaidburn Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Four Lane Ends D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Beck Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Ingfield D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoyle Hill Long Preston D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane Ends Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cammock Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ribblesdale Estate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Giggleswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Slaidburn Health Centre 01200 413640	Slaidburn Health Centre Townend, Slaidburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3EP
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
Hellifield Surgery	The Old Co-Op Hall Main Street Hellifield North Yorkshire BD23 4JY
Bentham Medical Practice 01524 261202	Bentham Medical Practice Grasmere Dr,High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7JP

Local Stores

Petrol Whitefriars
9 Church Street
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9JD
01729 824719
Store Website
5.48 miles

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SPAR Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
LA2 7HJ
01524 261688
Store Website
8.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

North West Equine Vets Ltd
The Equine Clinic Rathmell Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0LA 0808 168 5580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 3.52 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.32 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
Oak Cottages Main Street High Bentham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 7LE 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 8.39 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200 423256 clitheroe@myvets.co.uk Website 10.03 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Holden Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1LU 01200 423763 clitheroe@mearleyvets.co.uk 10.29 miles
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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 10.75 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 9.73 miles

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Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 11.77 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 11.91 miles

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 13.61 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 13.92 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Beacon Fell Walk
Lots Of Different Paths And Routes To Take For A Lovely Walk In The Forest. Plenty Of Room For A Good Run Off Lead, Just Watch Out For The Odd Horse Rider. Beacon Fell Visitor Centre 15.11 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	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.9°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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