Welcome to Sowerby

Sowerby is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Calder and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Sowerby has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a number of historic buildings including St. Peter's Church which dates back to the 14th century and Sowerby Hall which was built in the 16th century.

Sowerby is a popular destination for walkers and hikers due to its proximity to the Pennine Way and the Calderdale Way. The village is also home to a number of local businesses including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts a number of events throughout the year including a summer fair and a Christmas market.

Sowerby is well connected to the rest of West Yorkshire with regular bus services to Halifax and Huddersfield. The village is also just a short drive from the M62 motorway which provides easy access to Manchester and Leeds. Despite its small size, Sowerby has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike with its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 21.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
New Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Sharon Harwood	Sowerby New Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 1DY 01422831351 School Website
Luddendenfoot Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn Greenwood	Burnley Road Luddendenfoot Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 6AU 01422882298 School Website
Tuel Lane Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Alison Embleton	Clay Street Tuel Lane Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 2ND 01422831221 School Website
Warley Town School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Stott	Dark Lane Warley Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 7QD 01422831592 School Website
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
Trinity Academy Grammar Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Johnson	Albert Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 2NW 1422831011 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 1.04 Miles

Mytholmroyd New Road, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DZ 2.53 Miles

Halifax Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 3.49 Miles

Hebden Bridge Station Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6JE 3.70 Miles

Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 5.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bridge Cars 01422 834008 Office 3 Unit 9 Sdh Industrial Estate, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3BS 0.90 Miles
G W Private Hire 01422 831000 Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3AB 1.03 Miles
Wharf Taxis 01422 834712 14 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2EQ 1.05 Miles
Willowfield Travel Services 01422 365571 45 Park Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7NP 1.67 Miles
Airport And Minibus Service 01422 321780 15 Roils Head Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0NQ 1.70 Miles
Halifax Rolls-Royce Hire 07769 922587 Sandhall Drive High Rd, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0DH 2.14 Miles
Airports365, Low Cost Airport Transfer Service 07883 059131 250 Rye Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QP 2.21 Miles
Pellon Private Hire 01422 365553 11 Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4JQ 2.24 Miles
Aa's Ripponden Private Hire Cars 01422 822224 1A Mill Fold Way, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4HS 2.24 Miles
Calder Valley Private Hire 01422 885544 Unit, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QQ 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sowerby Towngate D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bates Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flower Bank D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boulderclough D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechwood Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hubberton Green 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:
Carleton Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tenterfields Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sowerby New Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Naylor Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warley Wood Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steep Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Top D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Brig Royd Surgery 01422 822209	Hirstwood Ripponden HX6 4BN
Spring Hall Group Practice 01422 349501	Spring Hall Group Pract Spring Hall Medical Ctr Spring Hall Lane Halifax HX1 4JG
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
2.20 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Friendly Animal Clinic
The Old Post Office Station Road Sowerby Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX6 3AA 01422 834336 info@friendlyanimalclinic.co.uk Website 1.06 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
1 Wakefield Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 2AP 01422 833960 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk 1.57 miles

Animals Treated
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Hird And Partners
52 Oldham Road Ripponden Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 4DP 01422 823312 hird@btconnect.com Website 2.25 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 2.40 miles

Animals Treated
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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 2.48 miles
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Animals Treated
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West Mount Vets
187 Pellon Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 5RJ 01422 354542 office@westmountvets.co.uk Website 2.91 miles

Animals Treated
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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 3.06 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

Location what3words heads.beauty.losses

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 3.21 miles The Car Park Is Next To The Dam

Location what3words allergy.helpfully.offstage

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 3.51 miles

Location what3words slanting.bats.kicked

Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 4.32 miles

Location what3words seashell.courts.wounds

Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 4.49 miles Near Huddersfield

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Ogden Water
Ogden Ln Halifax Lancashire HX2 8XZ 4.96 miles Between Halifax &Amp; Keighley

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-2.7°C	0°C	2.4°C	3.6°C	1.5°C	0°C	-0.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-1.3°C	0.1°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-4.9°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	2.2°C	5.8°C	7.2°C	7°C	5.9°C	4.4°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

Tuesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	2.2°C	2°C	1.7°C	1.5°C	2.4°C	5.1°C	9°C	12°C	12.2°C	9.9°C	10.5°C	6.5°C
Feels Like	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-2°C	-2.6°C	-2°C	1°C	5.8°C	9.6°C	9.9°C	7.2°C	8.3°C	4°C

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