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

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: W

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

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

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
Millennium Taxis 01709 382838 18 Main Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1AJ 1.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Far Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Far Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
111 Herringthorpe Valley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
12 Burns Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herringthorpe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eastwood View Ex Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Laudsdale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridge Way Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
353 Doncaster Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Herringthorpe Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Garden Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
20 Far Field Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
159 Dalton Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Wednesday	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	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°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

	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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