Welcome to Longshaw

Longshaw is a small village located in the Merseyside region of England. It is situated in the borough of Knowsley 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. Longshaw is a close-knit community, and the locals are friendly and welcoming to visitors.

One of the main attractions in Longshaw is the Longshaw Estate. The estate covers over 1,000 acres of land and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. The estate is also home to a number of walking trails, which are popular with both locals and tourists. The trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and are a great way to explore the area.

Longshaw is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Longshaw Lodge. The lodge was built in the 19th century and was originally used as a hunting lodge. Today, it is a popular venue for weddings and other events. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the local atmosphere. Overall, Longshaw is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Crawford Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debra Eaton	Crawford Village Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QP 01695622333 School Website
Hope High School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunbavin	Carfield Clay Brow Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9DP 01695721066 School Website
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Mcdonald	Birkrig Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BN 01695724730 School Website
Moorside Community Primary Academy School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Davis	Back Lane Holland Moor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9EA 01695722931 School Website
Rainford High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Young	Higher Lane Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8NY 1744885914 School Website
Little Digmoor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Houldsworth	Abbeystead Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9NF 01695724539 School Website
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Reece	Rufford Road Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8JX 01744678816 School Website
Holland Moor Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr M Beale	Cornbrook Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AG 01695725062 School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Naylor	Blakehall Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AZ 01695558560 School Website
Up Holland High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Scarborough	Sandbrook Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 7AL 01695625191 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 0.94 Miles

Rainford Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ 1.72 Miles

Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 1.96 Miles

Gathurst Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW 3.63 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 3.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport-Transfers-Skelmersdale 01695 732555 15 Castlehey, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DU 1.20 Miles
West Lancashire Taxis Ltd 01695 51000 106 Meadow Close/Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BY 1.37 Miles
Reservoir Taxis 01695 622224 11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG 1.66 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 Unit 7, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7XB 2.12 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 7 Harswell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RG 2.15 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 2.27 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 2.31 Miles
B.W.Airport Travel 01744 894762 29 Ashfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7TE 2.62 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 2.79 Miles
Orrell Cars 01942 221999 769 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8AT 3.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crawford Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Pimbo Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pimbo Meter Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
East Pimbo Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pimbo Lane Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Digmoor Parade Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hydes Brow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainford Junction Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Abbeywood/ Little Digmoor Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Upholland Moor Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Tower Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martins Lane Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Banksbarn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dorchester Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Heyes Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Excel Primary Care 01695 736150	Birleywood Health Centre Birleywood Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BW
Hall Green Surgery 01695 588848	Hall Green Surgery 164 Ormskirk Rd,Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AB
Rainford Health Centre 01744 882855	The Health Centre 17 Higher Lane, Rainford St.Helens Merseyside WA11 8AZ

Local Stores

Rainford
7 Church Road
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8HE
01744 882075
Store Website
1.84 miles

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SPAR Billinge
1 - 3 Rainford Road
Billinge
WN5 7PF
01744892061
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 1.89 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 1.97 miles

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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.50 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 2.91 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 3.01 miles

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Little Lane Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 30 Little Lane Wigan Lancashire WN3 6PX 01942 231506 regan.littlelane@cvsvets.com Website 3.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 3.53 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 5.06 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 5.18 miles

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 6.66 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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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 7.04 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.

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Clockface Country Park
The Clock Face Country Park Is Located In The South Of St Helens In Merseyside. It's Accessible From Two Main Entry Points In Gorsey Lane And From Clock Face Road (Opposite Sutton Manor Woodland). Maypole Wood Is Located Further Up Gorsey Lane, In Between The Country Park And Hall Lane. Ln 7.14 miles

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