Welcome to Stainland

Stainland is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the south side of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Stainland has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Staneland. The village was once a centre for the wool trade and had several mills that produced cloth. Today, Stainland is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and explore the local area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Stainland is the Stainland St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church has a rich history and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beauty and learn about its history.

Stainland is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents take pride in their local area. Stainland is a great place to live or visit, with plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of village life.

Local Weather

Blizzard

Temp: 2.5°C

Feels Like: -3.7°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bowling Green Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Stuttard	Stainland Road Stainland Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 9HU 1422374863 School Website
Holywell Green Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Mcveigh	Stainland Road Holywell Green Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 9AE 01422374369 School Website
The Greetland Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Crowther	School Street Greetland Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8JB 01422372893 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
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
The Brooksbank School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darren Atkinson (Interim Head Of School)	Victoria Road Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0QG 1422374791 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Hudson-Crook	Hullen Edge Road Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0QY 1422373104 School Website
Cross Lane Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Mark Sharp	Cross Lane Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0LP 01422372614 School Website
West Vale Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Laura Horsfall	Stainland Road West Vale Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8LS 1422372804 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 2.80 Miles

Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 3.19 Miles

Halifax Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE 3.68 Miles

Lockwood Swan Lane, Lockwood, West Yorkshire, HD1 3UB 4.37 Miles

Huddersfield St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JB 4.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
S And S Executive Travel 01422 375809 50 Highfield Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8JD 1.40 Miles
West Vale Taxis 01422 300033 Rochdale Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8AH 1.63 Miles
Woods Taxis 01484 400900 146 Moor Hill Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3XA 1.93 Miles
Elland Taxis 01422 373739 92 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0EP 2.16 Miles
Elland Private Hire 01422 377575 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0EP 2.16 Miles
Elland Cars 01422 327444 92 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0EP 2.16 Miles
K W Cars Ltd 01484 641531 1 Winfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GX 2.18 Miles
Ainley's Private Hire 01422 378801 5 Ainley Cl, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3RJ 2.18 Miles
Maggies Airport And Travel Services 01484 648689 203 Longwood Gate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4XF 2.27 Miles
Aa's Ripponden Private Hire Cars 01422 822224 1A Mill Fold Way, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4HS 2.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stainland D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stainland Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sowood Green D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holywell Green Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barkisland Mill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jagger Green D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Branch Road Inn D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Howcroft Head D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stainland Road Medical Centre 01422 374109	Stainland Rd Medical Ctr 70 Stainland Rd,Greetland Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8BD
Nook Surgery 01484 463350	144 Moor Hill Road Salendine Nook Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3XA
Brig Royd Surgery 01422 822209	Hirstwood Ripponden HX6 4BN
Bankfield Surgery 01422 374662	Bankfield Surgery Huddersfield Road Elland West Yorkshire HX5 9BA
Bankfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	15 Huddersfield Road Elland HX5 9BA

Local Stores

Greetland
8-10 Stainland Road
Greetland
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX4 8AD
01422 315667
Store Website
1.63 miles

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SPAR Huddersfield Road
Huddersfield Road
Elland
HX5 9AA
01422 648232
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Mount Vets West Vale
The Long Mill Bowes Yard Stainland Road, West Vale Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 8AD 01422 376702 Website 1.64 miles

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Hird And Partners
52 Oldham Road Ripponden Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 4DP 01422 823312 hird@btconnect.com Website 2.47 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 2.53 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 2.53 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 2.75 miles
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
1 Wakefield Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 2AP 01422 833960 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk 2.84 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 2.29 miles

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Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 2.48 miles Near Huddersfield

Location what3words forehand.engulfing.though

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 3.50 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

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Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 3.54 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 4.10 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 4.37 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°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	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°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

	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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