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

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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
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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
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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
Tod Cars
01706 817727
7 Stansfield Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN
1.51 Miles
A1 Tod Cars
01706 812266
Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN
1.51 Miles
A1 Taxi Service
01706 300700
7 Stansfield Road, 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
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Local Post Boxes

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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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Cats

Dogs

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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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Cats

Dogs

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street
Bacup
Lancashire
OL13 0AH
01706 878877
bacup@myvets.co.uk
Website
4.16 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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

Location
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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.
Location
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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

Location
what3words
pets.themes.ashes
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.
Location
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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
Location
what3words
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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
Location
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