Welcome to Mill Bank

Mill Bank is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Calder and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Mill Bank Chapel, which was built in 1819 and is still in use today. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Mill Bank is the nearby Hardcastle Crags, a beautiful wooded valley that is popular with walkers and hikers. The valley is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. There are several walking trails in the area, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. The valley is also home to several waterfalls, including the impressive Gibson Mill waterfall.

Mill Bank is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is home to several historic buildings and attractions. Whether you're looking for a relaxing walk in the woods or a pint in the local pub, Mill Bank has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys C Of E Vc J And I School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Yvette Sullivan	Mill Bank Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 3EJ 01422823353 School Website
Ripponden Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Bamforth	Halifax Road Ripponden Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 4AH 01422823362 School Website
Riverbank Primary School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Docherty	Unit 2 Ripponden Mill Ripponden Halifax West Yorkshire HX6 4DH 7880357448 School Website
Triangle C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Davies	Butterworth Lane Triangle Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 3NJ 01422831558 School Website
Trinity Academy St Peter's Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mathew Brown	St Peter's Avenue Sowerby Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 1HB 1422831971 School Website
Rishworth School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Wilkins	Rishworth Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 4QA 01422822217 School Website
Ryburn Valley High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Katherine Parker	St Peter's Avenue Sowerby Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 1DF 01422832070 School Website
Barkisland C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Schofield	Scammonden Road Barkisland Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 0BD 01422823324 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Mcmanamin	St Peter's Avenue Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 1BL 01422831360 School Website
St Johns Primary School In Rishworth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Wasyliw	Godly Lane Rishworth Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 4QR 01422822596 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 2.49 Miles

Mytholmroyd New Road, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DZ 3.11 Miles

Hebden Bridge Station Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6JE 4.04 Miles

Halifax Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 4.92 Miles

Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 5.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aa's Ripponden Private Hire Cars 01422 822224 1A Mill Fold Way, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4HS 1.25 Miles
Bridge Cars 01422 834008 Office 3 Unit 9 Sdh Industrial Estate, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3BS 2.24 Miles
G W Private Hire 01422 831000 Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3AB 2.45 Miles
Wharf Taxis 01422 834712 14 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2EQ 2.53 Miles
Calder Valley Private Hire 01422 885544 Unit, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QQ 3.02 Miles
Calder Valley Private Hire 01422 885544 Unit 13, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QQ 3.02 Miles
Willowfield Travel Services 01422 365571 45 Park Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7NP 3.19 Miles
Airport And Minibus Service 01422 321780 15 Roils Head Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0NQ 3.32 Miles
Halifax Rolls-Royce Hire 07769 922587 Sandhall Drive High Rd, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0DH 3.74 Miles
S And S Executive Travel 01422 375809 50 Highfield Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8JD 3.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cotton Stones D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ripponden Wood D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brig Royd D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Triangle Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dyson Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollins Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swift Place D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oldham Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steep Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brig Royd Surgery 01422 822209	Hirstwood Ripponden HX6 4BN
Station Road Surgery 01422 410433	Station Road Surgery Station Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 3AB
The Health Centre 0844 4772477	Mini Clinic Kershaw Drive Luddenden Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 6PD
Grange Dene Medical Centre	Burnley Road Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5LF
Spring Hall Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	173C Spring Hall Lane Halifax HX1 4JG

Local Stores

Ripponden - Oldham Road
25 Oldham Road
Ripponden
Sowerby Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX6 4DN
01422 825206
Store Website
1.17 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Halifax
SKIRCOAT ROAD
HALIFAX
HALIFAX
HX1 2JN
01422354169
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hird And Partners
52 Oldham Road Ripponden Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 4DP 01422 823312 hird@btconnect.com Website 1.16 miles
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The Friendly Animal Clinic
The Old Post Office Station Road Sowerby Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX6 3AA 01422 834336 info@friendlyanimalclinic.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
1 Wakefield Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 2AP 01422 833960 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk 3.01 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 3.09 miles

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Halifax Vets4pets Ltd
Halifax Vets4pets Limited Aachen Way King Cross Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 3ND 01422 383000 halifax@vets4pets.com Website 3.90 miles
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West Mount Vets West Vale
The Long Mill Bowes Yard Stainland Road, West Vale Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8AD 01422 376702 Website 4.32 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 1.50 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

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Baitings Reservoir
A Flat, Wooded Reservoir Walk, Quiet And Peaceful In The Winter Months And Fairly Busy On A Hot Day.This Walk Has Seen Various Improvements Recently Including New Paths And Better Drainage But It Is A Work In Progress!There Are Sheep In Surrounding Fields But No E On Route Itself. I Keep My Dog On The Lead Until I Get Through The Gate At The End Of The Dam.There Is A Car Park On The Main Road Near A Bus Stop Opposite New Inn Cottage Ripponden 1.59 miles The Car Park Is Next To The Dam

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Baiting Reservoir
Lovely Walk Any Weather On And Off Lead For Our Pups Would Wait Until On The Dam From The Car Park For Off Lead 195 A58 Ripponden 1.89 miles

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Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 3.47 miles

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Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 3.58 miles Near Huddersfield

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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 4.19 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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