Welcome to Blackshaw Head

Blackshaw Head is a small village located in the Pennine hills of West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the rural charm of West Yorkshire.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Blackshaw Head Methodist Church, which was built in 1839. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a pub, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Blackshaw Head is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and walkers. The village is located near several popular walking trails, including the Pennine Way and the Calderdale Way. The village is also home to several small farms, which produce local produce such as cheese, honey, and vegetables. Overall, Blackshaw Head is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rural beauty of West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Blizzard

Temp: 2.5°C

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Wind: 21.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Colden Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Mansfield	Smithy Lane Colden Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 7HW 01422842438 School Website
Hebden Royd C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Robert Paton	Church Lane Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 6DS 01422842821 School Website
Heptonstall Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Perrin	Smithwell Lane Heptonstall Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 7NX 01422842533 School Website
Castle Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Leggett	Halifax Road Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5SQ 01706813163 School Website
Central Street Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Caswell	Central Street Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 6HB 01422842784 School Website
Ferney Lee Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Ferney Lee Road Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5NR 01706254848 School Website
Riverside Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Caswell	Holme Street Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8EE 01422842154 School Website
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Lloyd	Wellington Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 5HP 1706812948
Stubbings Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Lucy Caswell	School Street Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8BP 01422842728 School Website
Todmorden C Of E J I And N School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alice Leadbitter	Burnley Road Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 7BS 01706812019 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hebden Bridge Station Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6JE 2.42 Miles

Todmorden Rise Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 2.50 Miles

Mytholmroyd New Road, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DZ 3.58 Miles

Walsden Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7ST 3.84 Miles

Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 6.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dencab 07796 126910 St Georges Square Taxi Rank, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7PE 0.82 Miles
Hebden Cars 01422 845555 17-21 West End, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8UQ 2.12 Miles
Hebden Bridge Taxis 01422 845555 Lees Yard, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EB 2.18 Miles
Tod Cars 01706 817727 7 Stansfield Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 2.32 Miles
A1 Tod Cars 01706 812266 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 2.32 Miles
A1 Taxi Service 01706 300700 7 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 2.32 Miles
Kings Private Hire 01706 814292 4 West Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5HY 2.33 Miles
Home And Away Taxis 01706 819899 Burnley Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7DH 2.47 Miles
J B Taxis 01706 814494 Todmorden Railway Station/Rise La, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 2.54 Miles
A 2 B Private Hire 01706 818525 33-35 Rochdale Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7LA 2.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackshaw Head D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Heptonstall Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hebden Bridge Group Practice 01422 415777	Valley Medical Centre Valley Road,Hebden Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX7 7BZ
Calder Community Practice 01706 811106	Calder Com Prac 2Nd Floor Todmorden Health Centre Lower George Street West Yorkshire OL14 5RN
Todmorden Group Practice 01706 811100	Todmorden Health Centre Lower George Street Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5RN
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN

Local Stores

Hebden Bridge
41 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
01422 842452
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR Bacup
Holmes Service Station
Burnley Road
Bacup
OL13 8AE
03303559233
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Mount Vets Ltd
41 Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BU 01706 814110/812568 westmountvetstod@btconnect.com Website 2.42 miles

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Slr Cardiology Referrals
Plumpton Farm Pecket Well Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8QU 07850 740356 slrcardref@btconnect.com Website 2.90 miles
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West Mount Vets Ltd
1A White Lee Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5AD 01422 889970 office@westmountvets.co.uk Website 3.78 miles

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Hird &Amp; Partners
Unit 2D Walsden Industrial Estate Rochdale Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 6UD 01706 810271 hird@btconnect.com Website 4.12 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AH 01706 878877 bacup@myvets.co.uk Website 6.24 miles
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Wendy Lane Vets
48 Calderbrook Road Littleborough Lancashire OL15 9HL 01706 378105 enquiries@wendylanevets.co.uk Website 6.77 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Mill Walk Hardcastle Crags
A Two-Mile Walking Route Through The Valleys Of Hardcastle Crags, West Of Halifax. With Stunning Riverside Views And A Beautiful Woodland. HX7 7AW 1.67 miles A646 Westbound From Halifax Then A6033, 1.5 Miles North-East Of Hebden Bridge.

Railway Walk Hardcastle Crags
One Of The Longer Trails At Hardcastle Crags, The Railway Trail Is 3-Miles In Length And Offers Some Stunning Riverside Views. HX7 7AZ 1.69 miles A646 Westbound From Halifax Then A6033, 1.5 Miles North-East Of Hebden Bridge.

Hardcastle Crags
Hardcastle Crags Is Based In Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. It Is A National Trust Woodland Which Is Very Well Maintained. The Walk Is Easy But Can Be A Little Precarious Negotiating The Stones Which Have Been Set Out For Steps. It Is A Circulator Walk Which Is Fabulous For Dogs And Incorporates A Wonderful Cafe At Gibson Mill (Dog Friendly On Quieter Days With Seating Outside If Busy). There Is A Beautiful Shallow River Running Through The Woodland Which Is A Haven For Dogs. Highly Recommend This Walk! The Lodge Lancashire 2.17 miles

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Hardcastle Crags
You Will Not Be Disappointed With This Walk!! There Is No Live Stock For Your Dogs To Chase. Beautiful Forest, Amazing River And Greenery. Perfect! Loads Of Places For Your Dog To Explore To Keep Them Happy Its Just Really Dog Friendly. A Title Gem. Just Be Aware ( If Traveling From Lancashire ) Your Sat Nav Will Take You To A Short Cut Down A Bumpy Path But It's A Dead End. So Stay On The Road Until You See Sign For Hard Castle Crags In Hebdon Bridge Check Out The Village Too If You Have Time. There's A Dog Café That Sells Dog Treats In Hebden Bridge 2-1 Midgehole Rd Lancashire 2.18 miles Hx7 7Aa

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Hurstwood Reservoir
Park Up And Follow The Path Through The Gate, Walk Up The Path To The Reservoir And Walk Around It. It Takes About 45 Minutes But If Your Dog Loves Water Like Hector Does You Will Spend Ages At The Waters Edge Throwing A Ball Into The Water!! We Have Hector Off Lead However If You Decide To Walk Through The Woodland Off Path Beware Of Mountain Bikes And Horses. 23 Hurstwood Ln Worsthorne Burnley BB10 3LF 5.29 miles

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Blackstone Edge
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk To Blackstone Edge. Blackstone Edge Is A Gritstone Escarpment 472 Metres Above Sea Level, In The Pennine Hills, Situated On The Boundary Between Greater Manchester And West Yorkshire. OL15 0LG 6.11 miles Leave The M62 At Junction 21 And Follow Signs To Milnrow. Pass On By Hollingworth Lake And Out Of The Village Of Littleborough On The A58. The Car Park For The Walk Will Be On Your Left, Near Blackstone Edge Reservoir.

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Weather Forecast

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