Welcome to Wilderswood

Wilderswood is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated in the borough of Bolton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Wilderswood is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the great outdoors. The village is home to a number of walking trails, including the famous Wilderswood Walk, which takes visitors through some of the most picturesque parts of the area.

One of the main attractions of Wilderswood is its rich history. The village has a long and fascinating past, dating back to the Roman era. There are a number of historic sites in the area, including the ruins of an old Roman fort and a medieval castle. Visitors can also explore the local museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the village's past.

Wilderswood is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The village is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including a popular summer fair and a Christmas market. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants where visitors can sample traditional Lancashire cuisine and enjoy a drink with the locals. Overall, Wilderswood is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Lancashire.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Horwich Parish C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Mills	Church Street Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 6AA 01204333147 School Website
Rivington And Blackrod High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Roach	Rivington Lane Horwich Bolton Lancashire BL6 7RU 1204333266 School Website
Beacon Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Debra Meekings	Peter Martin Street Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 7AL 1204333545 School Website
Lever Park School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Taylor	Stocks Park Drive Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 6DE 01204332666 School Website
Cumberland School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Newiss	Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton Lancashire BL6 7RX 1204324446 School Website
St Catherine's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Graham	Greenstone Avenue Horwich Bolton Lancashire BL6 5SJ 1204332636 School Website
St Marys Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dominique Hayes	Victoria Road Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 6EP 01204333625 School Website
Chorley New Road Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Linda Burrows	Chorley New Road Horwich Bolton Lancashire BL6 6EW 1204337046 School Website
St Josephs Rc High School And Sports College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr A Mccabe	Chorley New Road Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 6HW 01204697456 School Website
Claypool Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Hulme	Salisbury Road Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 6LN 01204333426 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blackrod Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JH 1.83 Miles

Horwich Parkway Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LB 1.91 Miles

Adlington (Lancashire) Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS 2.73 Miles

Lostock Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP 2.94 Miles

Westhoughton Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE 3.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wisemove Airport Transfers 01204 235005 12 Pendle Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7HP 0.29 Miles
69 Cars / Minibuses 01204 696969 Unit 1, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7AH 0.66 Miles
Lyma Taxis 01204 694040 86 Winter Hey Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7NZ 0.79 Miles
Horwich Private Hire 01204 690096 Unit 1/Pearlbrook Ind Est/Chorley New Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 5PX 0.80 Miles
Quality Cars 01204 668555 11 Latham Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 5EL 2.13 Miles
Timewise Travel 01942 818323 260 Church Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3QW 3.48 Miles
Star Cars 01942 813388 Westhoughton Industrial Estate, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3QR 3.53 Miles
Alexander Cars 01942 816677 Westhoughton Industrial Estate, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3QR 3.53 Miles
Airport Taxi Service - Sentinel 01942 797969 48 Wayfaring, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3UT 3.59 Miles
Lostock Airport Services 01204 491095 Valletts South Buildings, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 6DS 3.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Hope Street Horwich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lee Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Horwich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rivington Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winter Hey Lane Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Winter Hey Lane P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Victoria Road Horwich Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Lee Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mottram Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mason Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Horwich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Malhotra & Partners 01204 322888	Pike View Medical Centre Albert Street, Horwich Bolton BL6 7AS
Bolton Community Practice Cic - The Market Surgery	Market Surgery 103 Chorley New Road Horwich Bolton Lancashire BL6 5QF
Kildonan House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ramsbottom Road Horwich Bolton BL6 5NW
Kildonan House 01204 468161	Kildonan House Ramsbottom Road Horwich Bolton BL6 5NW
Kamran Khan 01204 697229	Blackrod Health Centre Church Street Blackrod Bolton Lancashire BL6 5EQ

Local Stores

Winter Hey Lane
75-81 Winter Hey Lane
Horwich
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL6 7PA
01204 691546
Store Website
0.72 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Rivington Northbound
Rivington North M61 Service Station
Bolton
BL6 5UZ
01204356703
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Andrew Melling B.V.Sc Mrcvs
The Old Police Station 76 Church Street Horwich Bolton Lancashire BL6 6AB 01204 668108 a.melling@btconnect.com 0.55 miles

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Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons
158-160 Chorley New Road Horwich Bolton Lancashire BL6 5QW 01204 694004 info@pikemoorvets.co.uk Website 0.80 miles
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Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Middlebrook Retail Park Horwich Bolton Lancashire BL6 6JA 01204 469 478 bolton@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.59 miles

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Gillivervet
Garwood Bolton Road Anderton Chorley Lancashire PR6 9HN 01257 483161 office@gillivervet.co.uk Website 2.13 miles

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Medivet Adlington / Adlington Veterinary Centre
150 Chorley Road Adlington Lancashire PR6 9LQ 01257 474800 adlington@medivet.co.uk Website 2.64 miles

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Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons
53/55 Chorley Road Westhoughton Bolton Lancashire BL5 3PD 01942 818845 info@pikemoorvets.co.uk Website 3.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 1.76 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

Location what3words backs.sedative.trail

Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 3.77 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

Location what3words gravel.brain.empire

Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 5.26 miles

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Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 5.40 miles Near Junction 4 Of The M61. Take The A6 Towards Over Hulton. The Car Park Is Near The Big Warehouses On Left (Travelling West).

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Jumbles Country Park
Flat Walk, Cafe Plenty Of Picnic Seats To Rest Unnamed Road Bolton BL7 0HJ 5.67 miles

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Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 5.67 miles Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	13°C	11.4°C	10.7°C	9.7°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	15.5°C	16.8°C	17.6°C	17.3°C	14.4°C	12.8°C
Feels Like	12.5°C	10.7°C	9.5°C	7.6°C	10.2°C	11.1°C	15°C	16.7°C	17.5°C	17.3°C	13.2°C	11.7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	11.2°C	9.7°C	8.5°C	7.8°C	7.3°C	8°C	9.8°C	11.1°C	11.6°C	11.3°C	9.4°C	7.5°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	7.6°C	5.9°C	5°C	4.4°C	5.3°C	7.6°C	9.4°C	10.3°C	10.3°C	8.8°C	6.6°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	6.3°C	5.1°C	4.2°C	3.7°C	7.1°C	11.2°C	14.7°C	16.3°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	14.4°C	10.1°C
Feels Like	6°C	5°C	3.9°C	2.8°C	5.9°C	10.2°C	14.3°C	16.2°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	13.7°C	9.5°C

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