Welcome to Far Bank

Far Bank is a small village located in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Rotherham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural living. Far Bank is a popular destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

One of the main attractions of Far Bank is the River Don, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, who come from all over the country to try their luck at catching trout and salmon. The river is also a great place for a leisurely stroll, with its picturesque scenery and abundance of wildlife. Visitors to Far Bank can also explore the nearby woods and fields, which are home to a variety of flora and fauna.

Despite its small size, Far Bank has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Don Inn, which is a popular meeting place for residents and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional English food and drink, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the countryside. Far Bank also has a village hall, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, dances, and community gatherings.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 8.5°C

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Local Schools

School Details
The Arnold Centre
La Nursery School
Ages:3-5
Head Teacher
Ms Lynsey Hadfield
Goldsmith Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2LY
01709828983
School Website
Badsley Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mark Windle
Badsley Moor Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2QS
01709828665
School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Osborne
Herringthorpe Valley Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2NU
01709361502
School Website
East Dene Primary
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ian Tankard
Doncaster Road
East Dene
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2DF
01709512202
School Website
St Bernards Catholic High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Kate Crawford
Herringthorpe Valley Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 3BE
01709828183
School Website
High Greave Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Joel Breedon
High Greave Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 3LZ
1709850201
School Website
High Greave Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Taylor
High Greave Road
East Herringthorpe
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 3LZ
1709850201
School Website
Coleridge Primary
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ian Tankard
Coleridge Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1LW
01709828988
School Website
Clifton Community School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Leng
Middle Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2SN
1709515005
Herringthorpe Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Jane Fearnley
Chatterton Drive
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2JW
1709828168
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rotherham Central
Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH
1.46 Miles
Swinton (South Yorkshire)
Lime Grove, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8SP
3.46 Miles
Meadowhall
Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ
3.74 Miles
Mexborough
Station Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9AQ
4.36 Miles
Darnall
Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU
4.82 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Prime 4 Minibuses
01709 636364
25 Bowen Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1LH
0.78 Miles
Minibus Direct Travel
01709 363611
75 Wickersley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3PU
0.93 Miles
Roundabout Travel
01709 364384
Bankside/14 Brunswick Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2RH
1.04 Miles
Phoenix Taxis
01709 919191
153 Masbrough Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1HW
1.14 Miles
Ma Travel
07853 114146
1 Nabeel Ct, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2PL
1.16 Miles
P D's Private Hire
07751 479989
46 Grange Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3LB
1.18 Miles
Ascot Cars Ltd
07990 972454
222 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3NW
1.24 Miles
Arkle Mini Bus And Taxi Travel
01709 367763
35 Mile Oak Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3AW
1.31 Miles
S K K Cars Ltd
01709 377773
Unit 5, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2DS
1.36 Miles
A1 Taxis
01709 555555
18 Domine Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QA
1.40 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Far Lane Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
Far Lane
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111 Herringthorpe Valley Road
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12 Burns Road
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Cambridge Street
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Herringthorpe Post Office
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Eastwood View Ex Post Office
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Middle Lane Post Office
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Laudsdale Road
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Ridge Way Close
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353 Doncaster Road
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East Herringthorpe Post Office
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Old Garden Drive
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20 Far Field Road
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159 Dalton Lane
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Ridgeway Medical Centre
14 Ridgeway
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 3PG
Ridgeway Medical Centre
01709 855222
Ridgeway Medical Centre
14 Ridgeway
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 3PG
Shakespeare Road Surgery
01709 830730
50 Shakespeare Road
Eastwood
Rotherham
S65 1QY
Stag Medical Centre
01709 364990
The Stag Medical Centre
162 Wickersley Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 4JW
York Road Surgery
01709 836290
The Surgery
York Road
Rotherham
S65 1PW
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Local Stores

Worry Goose Lane
1-3 Worry Goose Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 4AA
01709 541816
Store Website
1.33 miles
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SPAR Euro Garage Brinsworth
Bawtry Road
Rotherham
S60 5DL
01709836685
Store Website
2.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Pet Vet Rotherham
158 Doncaster Road
Dalton
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 3EW
01709 854333
rotherham@thepetvet.co.uk
Website
0.94 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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A Crooks &Amp; Partners Veterinary Surgeons - Rotherham
Easeholm Lodge
240 Wellgate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2PA
01709 373337
crooks.roth@cvsvets.com
Website
0.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Rotherham Parkgate Vets4pets
Unit 1A, Parkgate Shopping Centre
Parkgate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 1TG
01709 780174
scott.munroe@vets4pets.com
1.20 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Springfield Veterinary Group
39 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2AD
01709 377241
rotherham@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk
Website
1.23 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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Rotherham Vets4pets
Unit 1 The Belvedere
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2AY
01709 369 808
rotherham@vets4pets.com
Website
1.29 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Springfield Veterinary Group
125 Bawtry Road
Wickersley
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S66 2BW
01709 532262
wickersley@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk
Website
1.82 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17
S70 5LL
8.82 miles

Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.
Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At.
S8 8QA
8.94 miles

From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.
Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside.
S6 5QA
9.07 miles

Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.
Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water
Rivelin Valley Conservation Group
Parking Lot
Rails Rd
Sheffield
S6 6GF
10.45 miles

There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley
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Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining.
Pontefract
Lancashire
10.70 miles

Parking Off Doncaster Road
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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!!
Clinthill Ln
Worksop
Lancashire
S80 3EE
10.79 miles

Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left
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Weather Forecast

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