Welcome to Salph End

Salph End is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Bedford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small number of residents and has a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is known for its picturesque views and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Salph End has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally known as "Salfhende" which means "salt valley" in Old English. The village was once a thriving agricultural community and was home to a number of farms and small businesses. Today, the village is still home to a number of farms and is known for its locally produced food and drink.

Salph End is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local events throughout the year including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a small primary school and a village hall which is used for a variety of community events. Salph End is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 0.6°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Mark Rutherford School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kelli Foster	Wentworth Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8PX 01234290200 School Website
Putnoe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Petch	Church Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DH 01234303400 School Website
Ravensden Cofe Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Spyropoulos	Vicarage Close Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2RW 1234771316 School Website
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Joyce Kuwaza	Renhold Road Wilden Bedford MK44 2PT 8001381184 School Website
Renhold Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Ward	Church End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LR 01234771724 School Website
The Hills Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Moya Whitehead	Stancliffe Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AT 01234266498 School Website
Hazeldene Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Grove	Stancliffe Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AT 01234300100 School Website
Brickhill Lower School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Debbie Wilson	Dove Road Brickhill Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7AA 01234401404 School Website
Goldington Green Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Skingsley	Goldington Green Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DP 01234326335 School Website
Goldington Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Francis Galbraith	Haylands Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9BX 01234261516 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 2.99 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 3.03 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 6.14 Miles

Sandy Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW 6.69 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 7.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cable Executive Chauffeur Cars 07956 565250 1 Sidmouth Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3BS 1.81 Miles
Dickybows Cars 07753 331654 41 Wendover Dr, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9QY 1.98 Miles
Bedford Taxis Fastline 01234 811811 George Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3SG 2.24 Miles
County Cars 01234 262222 Murdock Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7PE 2.38 Miles
Ags Cars Ltd 01234 218888 23 St. Peters Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2PN 2.53 Miles
Crown Cars Bedford Ltd 01234 351111 7A The Broadway, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TJ 2.58 Miles
Anglia Cars 01234 320032 125A High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1NU 2.58 Miles
A2b Cars 01234 211111 27A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RB 2.58 Miles
Daytime Cars 01234 353530 57 Harpur St, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2SR 2.62 Miles
Js Cars 01234 270200 57A Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RF 2.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Post Office Hookhams Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raglan Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerton Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goodrich Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Columbine Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stainmore Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Putnoe Street Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Needwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ridgeway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asgard Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleat Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Oldways Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Church Lane Branch	147A Church Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0PW
Church Lane Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	147A Church Lane Bedford MK41 0PW
Putnoe Medical Centre Partnership 01234 319992	Putnoe Medical Practice 93 Queens Drive, Putnoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9JE
Dr Kanungo	106 Tyne Crescent Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7UW
Dr Lotay & Partners	Riverfield Drive Branch Surgery 8 Honeysuckle Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0TF

Local Stores

Goldington
109 Church Lane
Goldington
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 0PW
01234 344466
Store Website
0.84 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Southgate
Euro Garages
London Road
Southgate
MK42 0NX
01234 273103
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Scott Veterinary Clinic
405 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DS 01234 261 622 admin@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7HN 01234 261839 info@acornhousevets.co.uk Website 1.78 miles
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Animals Treated
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Alban Retail Park London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NW 01234 349591 bedford@jollyes.co.uk 2.92 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Medivet Bedford Clapham
59 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6AG 01234865586 Website 2.96 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0PR 01234 262 050 bedford@vets4pets.com Website 3.09 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Great Denham
Unit 7, The Meiklejohn Centre Unit 3-7 Kingswood Way Great Denham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GH 01234 853387 great.denham@medivet.co.uk Website 4.53 miles
Amenities

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Local Dog Walks

St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs. Willow Bridge Eaton Socon 7.34 miles Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site

Location what3words marinated.juggled.hilltop

Chicksands Wood
This Is A Great Walk If You Want Woods But On A Path Albeit A Little Bumpy. I've Ticked "Wheelchair Friendly" But You Can Only Access The Track Through A Kissing Gate. The Track Is A Bit Hilly As Well. Northwood End Rd Shefford Lancashire SG17 5QQ 7.43 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 8.12 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

Biggleswade Commons
Lovely Walk Next To A River. Lotts Of Swans And Other Wildlife. Pretty Sure We Saw An Otter. The Walk Can Last Hours. Free Carpark At Weekend And Bank Holiday. 20 Royal Oak Cl Biggleswade Lancashire SG18 0BQ 8.33 miles

Location what3words triads.pampered.swanky

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail. 2 Kingfisher Cl Little Paxton 9.57 miles Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.

Location what3words tabs.adjuster.risking

The Baulk And Baulk Wood
Lovely Multi Pathway Walk. Gravel, Grass, Fields And A Stream Small Enough For Paddles. 125 Langford Rd Henlow Lancashire SG16 6AG 10.18 miles

Location what3words headstone.chip.crafted

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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