Welcome to Sowood

Sowood is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Pennines, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Sowood is a peaceful and quiet place, and it is an ideal location for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history, and it is home to many historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Sowood is the St. Anne's Church. The church was built in the 19th century, and it is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture. The church is located on a hill, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The church is still in use today, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Sowood is also home to many walking trails and footpaths. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also located near the Calderdale Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the Pennines. The Calderdale Way offers stunning views of the countryside, and it is a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 11.2°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Clough Head Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kenworthy	Bolster Moor Road Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4NW 01484222217 School Website
Scapegoat Hill Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Barker	School Road Scapegoat Hill Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4NU 01484647008 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Grindley	Fieldhead Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ 01484644444 School Website
Golcar Junior Infant And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Gallant	Manor Road Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QE 01484652954 School Website
Wellhouse Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kenworthy	Lower Wellhouse Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4ES 01484645794 School Website
Wilberlee Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kenworthy	Heys Lane Wilberlee Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5UX 01484222588 School Website
Slaithwaite Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Fowler	Holme Lane Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5UG 01484506463 School Website
Linthwaite Clough J I And Early Years Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Barker	Chapel Hill Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5NJ 01484844300 School Website
Nields Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Wyrill	Nields Road Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5HT 01484842154 School Website
Moorlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Denney	Moorland Road Mount Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3UH 01484655800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 1.14 Miles

Lockwood Swan Lane, Lockwood, West Yorkshire, HD1 3UB 3.19 Miles

Marsden Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6AX 3.43 Miles

Berry Brow Birch Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP 3.65 Miles

Huddersfield St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JB 3.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Salmon Cars 01484 656344 24 Fernlea Grove, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4HF 1.06 Miles
Ladybird Cabs 01484 840179 3 Low Westwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4ER 1.13 Miles
Slawit And Golcar Cars 01484 847222 1A Market Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5AP 1.35 Miles
Maggies Airport And Travel Services 01484 648689 203 Longwood Gate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4XF 1.47 Miles
Woods Taxis 01484 400900 146 Moor Hill Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3XA 1.69 Miles
Milnsbridge Cars 01484 460088 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 1.85 Miles
Royal Cars Ltd 01484 643344 23 Morley La, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 1.85 Miles
Appleby Taxis 01484 663344 Unit 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 1.85 Miles
K W Cars Ltd 01484 641531 1 Winfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GX 1.85 Miles
Elite Cars 01484 646666 3 Savile St, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4PG 1.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Clough Head D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haughs Green D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolster Moor D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Westwood D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town End Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wellhouse D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorcroft D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crimble D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gosport Outlane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowl Road Golcar D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meal Hill Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slaithwaite Do Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road Golcar D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leymoor D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Viaduct Care Pcn Hub 01484 531786	Fieldhead Surgery Leymoor Road, Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ
Fieldhead Surgery 01484 654504	Fieldhead Surg, Fieldhead Leymoor Road, Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ
Slaithwaite Health Centre 01484 846674	Slaithwaite Health Centre New Street, Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5AB
Colne Valley Group Practice 01484 842652	West Wing, Ground Floor The Globe, Bridge Street Huddersfield HD7 5JN
Nook Surgery 01484 463350	144 Moor Hill Road Salendine Nook Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3XA

Local Stores

Golcar
119 Town End
Golcar
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 4QA
01484 652794
Store Website
0.79 miles

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SPAR Meltham Road
315 Meltham Rd
Netherton
Huddersfield
HD4 7EX
01484661785
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Huddersfield Vets4pets Ltd
St James Church New Hey Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD3 4BZ 01484 646 800 huddersfield@vets4pets.com 2.42 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
1A Briarlyn Road Birchencliffe Hill Road Birchencliffe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
Birchencliffe Hill Road Lindley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
Amenities
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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 3.31 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
55 Lockwood Road Lockwood West Yorkshire HD1 3QU 01484 429404 lockwood@caldervets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles

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Huddersfield Pdsa Pet Clinic
5 Greenhead Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD1 4EN 01484 429089 Website 3.54 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 1.72 miles

Location what3words seashell.courts.wounds

Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 1.79 miles Near Huddersfield

Location what3words forehand.engulfing.though

Wessenden Valley
A Linear Walk Up The Wessenden Valley, Through Marsden Village. You Will Walk Through The Beautiful Valley, Passing By Four Reservoirs On The Route. HD7 6DH 3.46 miles On A62 Manchester Road Between Huddersfield And Oldham.

Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 4.27 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

Location what3words heads.beauty.losses

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
Park At Cromwell Bottom And Explore The Nature Reserve .... Lagoons, Woods, Meadow, Canal And River. 9 Cromwell Bottom Dr Elland Rd Brighouse Lancashire HD6 2SP 4.73 miles The Car Park Details Are On Website. Or You Can Park In Brighouse At Bethel Street Hd6 1Jr, Either On The Road Or In The Pay And Display Car Park Which Is On The Canal. From The Car Park, As You Face The Canal, Turn Right Along The Towpath. After About Half An Hours Walk You Will Reach Cromwell Bottom

Location what3words eagles.sound.gent

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 4.88 miles The Car Park Is Next To The Dam

Location what3words allergy.helpfully.offstage

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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	18.7°C	18°C	17.2°C	16.7°C	19°C	22.9°C	27.1°C	29.2°C	29.8°C	28.9°C	23.6°C	20.8°C
Feels Like	17.3°C	16.8°C	15.8°C	15°C	17°C	21.3°C	27.6°C	29.1°C	29.7°C	29.3°C	24°C	20.7°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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.5°C	16.9°C	20.3°C	24.7°C	27.6°C	29.6°C	30.4°C	29.8°C	24.4°C	21.4°C
Feels Like	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.4°C	18.2°C	22.2°C	25.8°C	28.2°C	29.6°C	30.3°C	29.5°C	24.4°C	21.1°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	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.9°C	18.8°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	21°C	26.1°C	29.6°C	32°C	33°C	32.4°C	26.7°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	19°C	18.7°C	18.3°C	21.6°C	26.8°C	30.3°C	32.5°C	34.3°C	33.5°C	27.5°C	23°C

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