Welcome to Walker Fold

Walker Fold is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen 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. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Walker Fold is the St. James Church. The church was built in the 19th century and is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another historic building in the village is the Walker Fold Mill. The mill was built in the 18th century and was once a thriving center of industry. Today, the mill has been converted into apartments and is a popular place to live.

Walker Fold is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs. The pubs are a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere and a selection of local beers and ales. Overall, Walker Fold is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing way of life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Stonyhurst College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr John Browne	Stonyhurst Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9PZ 1254826345 School Website
St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Hurst Green Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Orr	Whalley Road Hurst Green Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9QJ 01254826246 School Website
Brabins Endowed School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Wallace	Longridge Road Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QD 0 199561596 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Chipping Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Morris	Club Lane Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QH 0 199561367 School Website
Cambian Brook View School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Chatterton	Ward Green Lane Ribchester Preston Lancashire PR3 3YB 1254958579
Edisford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Hamilton-Thorpe	Edisford Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2LN 01200422239 School Website
Hillside Specialist School And College Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Paul Leaper	Ribchester Road Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3XB 01772782205 School Website
Ribchester St Wilfrids Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A G Cottam	Church Street Ribchester Preston Lancashire PR3 3XP 01254878300 School Website
Waddington And West Bradford Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah White	West Bradford Road Waddington Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3JE 01200422915 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary School Clitheroe Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Leeming	Greenacre Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1ED 01200423599 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clitheroe Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED 4.40 Miles

Whalley Lancs Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE 5.13 Miles

Langho Off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZ 5.30 Miles

Ramsgreave And Wilpshire Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP 6.77 Miles

Rishton Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY 8.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aaaa Eagle Taxis 01200 442233 33 Garnett Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2PA 4.07 Miles
La Private Hire 01254 878876 5 Preston Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XL 4.27 Miles
Saj Cab's 01200 442211 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 4.49 Miles
Dial-A-Cab 01200 444144 2 Eshton Ter, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 4.49 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 442211 Unit 3 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 4.49 Miles
Clitheroe Cars 01200 426663 52A Woone Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BG 4.50 Miles
Clitheroe Private Hire 01200 442211 52A Woone La, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BG 4.50 Miles
Tiger Taxis 01200 426663 Woone La, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BG 4.50 Miles
Uk Cars 01200 443444 35 Whalley Rd, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EE 4.57 Miles
Hi- Life Travel 07772 713207 32 Turner Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EN 4.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walker Fold Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Chaigley Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Middle Lees Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Higher Hodder Bridge Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bashall Eaves Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Cow Ark Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Browsholme Hall Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Stonyhurst Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Cross Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Punch Bowl Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
New Row Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hurst Green Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dutton Workshops Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Talbot Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hesketh Lane Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Whalley Site	Mitton Road Whalley Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9PE
Clitheroe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe BB7 2JG
The Annex 01200 444255	6 Railway View Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG
Clitheroe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe BB7 2JG
Pendleside Medical Pract 01200 413600	Pendleside Medical Pract Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Rd,Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG

Local Stores

Longridge
35 Berry Lane
Longridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 3JL
01772 782210
Store Website
4.89 miles

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SPAR Edisford Road
1 Edisford Rd
Clitheroe
BB7 2LN
01200 426834
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Apex Equine Dental Surgery Ltd
13 Glen Avenue Knowle Green Preston Lancashire PR3 2ZQ 07961210750 sam@apexequinedentalsurgery.co.uk Website 3.17 miles

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Bowland Vets
Mitton Road Industrial Estate Whaley Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9YE 01254 311311 management@bowlandvets.co.uk Website 4.66 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200 423256 clitheroe@myvets.co.uk Website 4.86 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Holden Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1LU 01200 423763 clitheroe@mearleyvets.co.uk 4.91 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
Bowland House The Sidings Business Park Whalley Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9SE 01254 824244 reception@abbeydalevets.co.uk Website 5.13 miles

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Longridge Vets
54 Preston Road Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3AY 01772 783 327 longridge_vet@btconnect.com Website 5.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 5.84 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 6.45 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 7.44 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 9.50 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 9.92 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 9.92 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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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

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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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