Welcome to Walsden

Walsden is a small village located in the West Yorkshire region of England. It is situated in the upper Calder Valley and is surrounded by beautiful hills and valleys. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the countryside. Walsden is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

The village of Walsden has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The area was once a major center for the wool trade and was home to a number of mills and factories. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a population of just over 1,000 people. Despite its small size, Walsden has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and organizations.

One of the most popular attractions in Walsden is the Rochdale Canal, which runs through the village. The canal was built in the late 18th century and was used to transport goods between Manchester and Yorkshire. Today, the canal is a popular destination for boaters and walkers, who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and stunning scenery. Overall, Walsden is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of the West Yorkshire region.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 20.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Walsden St Peters Ce Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Crowther Esther Logue	Rochdale Road Walsden Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 6RN 01706812947 School Website
Shade Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Clarkson	Knowlwood Road Shade Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 7PD 01706812913 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
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
Castle Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Leggett	Halifax Road Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5SQ 01706813163 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
Todmorden High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gill Shirt	Ewood Lane Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 7DG 01706813558 School Website
Stansfield Hall Church Of England Free Church Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Donna Taylor-Smith	Todmorden Road Summit Littleborough Greater Manchester OL15 9PR 01706378273 School Website
St John With St Michael Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Rooney	Moss Side Street Shawforth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8EP 1706852614 School Website
Littleborough Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Woodman	Calderbrook Road Littleborough Greater Manchester OL15 9HW 01706378556 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Walsden Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7ST 0.12 Miles

Todmorden Rise Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 1.34 Miles

Littleborough Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8AR 3.58 Miles

Smithy Bridge Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZ 4.31 Miles

Hebden Bridge Station Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6JE 4.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A 2 B Private Hire 01706 818525 33-35 Rochdale Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7LA 1.26 Miles
J B Taxis 01706 814494 Todmorden Railway Station/Rise La, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 1.32 Miles
A1 Taxi Service 01706 300700 7 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 1.51 Miles
A1 Tod Cars 01706 812266 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 1.51 Miles
Tod Cars 01706 817727 7 Stansfield Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 1.51 Miles
Kings Private Hire 01706 814292 4 West Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5HY 1.63 Miles
Home And Away Taxis 01706 819899 Burnley Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7DH 2.31 Miles
Pete's Cab 01706 876666 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9UF 3.35 Miles
Littleborough Private Hire 01706 377877 The Taxi Office/St Marys Churh Yard/Featherstall Rd, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8DW 3.66 Miles
Bacup Private Hire 01706 873354 37 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9EG 4.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walsden Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Scott Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bottoms Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copperas D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Place D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanebottom D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
272 Rochdale Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoneswood D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dawson Weir Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rise Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Town Hall Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Todmorden Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Todmorden Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kilnhurst D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN
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

Local Stores

Littleborough
Station Road
Littleborough
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL15 8AF
01706 371162
Store Website
3.55 miles

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SPAR Halifax Road
Mount Green Garage
Halifax Road
Rochdale
OL16 2SQ
01706 379349
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hird &Amp; Partners
Unit 2D Walsden Industrial Estate Rochdale Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 6UD 01706 810271 hird@btconnect.com Website 0.46 miles
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West Mount Vets Ltd
41 Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BU 01706 814110/812568 westmountvetstod@btconnect.com Website 1.40 miles

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Wendy Lane Vets
48 Calderbrook Road Littleborough Lancashire OL15 9HL 01706 378105 enquiries@wendylanevets.co.uk Website 3.17 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AH 01706 878877 bacup@myvets.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Valley Vetcare
48 Whitworth Rd Rochdale Lancashire OL12 0EZ 01706 656 559 info@valleyvetcare.co.uk 5.40 miles


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Rochdale Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Kingsway Retail Park Wallhead Road Rochdale Lancashire OL16 5AF rochdale@vets4pets.com 5.58 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Watergrove Reservoir
Lovely 2 Mile Walk, Can Get Muddy In Parts When Wet. Deers Are Often Seen And There Is A Bird Hide For Spotting Rare Birds Rochdale Lancashire 3.10 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 3.35 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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Hollingworth Lake Country Park
This Walk Can Be Very Busy As Popular With Tourists. It's A Flat Walk With A Cafe And Toilets At The Back Of The Lake. Dogs Are Allowed On And Off The Lead. There's A Bird Watching Hut, And Picnic Areas Available. Rakewood Rd 4.23 miles

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Hollingworth Lake
Hollingworth Lake Is A Reservoir Which Was Built In The Early 1800S, To Supply Water To The Rochdale Canal. The Walk Follows Are The Lake For The Duration, Beginning At The Visitor Centre, And There Are Some Good Views Of The Lake, The M62 And The Pennine Edge As You Progress. OL15 0AQ 4.36 miles Take Junction 21 From The M62, Head Through Milnrow And Then Up Wildhouse Lane Toward Smithy Bridge. Follow The Road Along The Lake, Keeping It To Your Right, And Head Up Toward The Visitor Centre For Parking.

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Hollingworth Lake
Lovely Walk 2.4 Miles Long Littleborough 4.39 miles Well Signed Posted For Hollingworth Lake.Take Junction 21 For Milnrow And Follow Signs To Hollingworth Lake. There Are 4 Car Parks Charging £1 For 2 Hours

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Lee Quarry Rossendale
Lee Quarry Mtb Trail Bacup Lancashire OL13 0DD 4.39 miles Behind Kingfisher Building Corner Of Newline, Bacup. Ol13

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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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-12.8°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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