Welcome to Higher Runcorn

Higher Runcorn is a suburban area located in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire. It is situated on the eastern side of the town and is bordered by the River Mersey to the north. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and bungalows. Higher Runcorn is a popular area for families due to its proximity to local schools and amenities.

One of the main attractions in Higher Runcorn is the Runcorn Hill Park. The park covers an area of 56 acres and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. It is a popular spot for walking, jogging, and picnicking. The park also features a children's play area, a bowling green, and a café. Another popular attraction in the area is the Norton Priory Museum and Gardens. The museum is located in a 12th-century priory and features exhibits on the history of the area. The gardens are also a popular spot for visitors, with over 38 acres of landscaped gardens to explore.

Higher Runcorn is well-connected to the rest of the town and the wider region. The area is served by several bus routes, and the Runcorn East railway station is located nearby. The station provides regular services to Liverpool and Manchester, making it an ideal location for commuters. The area is also located close to the M56 motorway, providing easy access to the wider region. Overall, Higher Runcorn is a desirable area to live in, offering a mix of suburban living and easy access to local amenities and attractions.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 5°C

Feels Like: 2.4°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Castle View Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Melarangi	Mead Way Halton Brook Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2DZ 01928563970 School Website
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lorraine Connolly	Cotterill Halton Brook Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2NL 01928563148 School Website
The Brow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Webb	The Clough Halton Brow Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2HB 01928563089 School Website
Halton School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Cunningham	31 Main Street Halton Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2AN 1928589810 School Website
Halton Lodge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Hilldrup	Grangeway Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5LU 01928564053 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Tainsh	Castlefields Avenue South Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2NR 01928565995 School Website
The Grange School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Hicks	Latham Avenue Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5DX 1928562660 School Website
St Chads Catholic And Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Alicia Freeman	Grangeway Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5YH 1928564106
Woodside Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Collings	Whitchurch Way Halton Lodge Estate Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5YP 01928564031
Astmoor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Aldridge	Kingshead Close Castlefields Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2JE 01928565053 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Runcorn Station Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5UB 1.45 Miles

Runcorn East Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP 1.67 Miles

Frodsham Church Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7DN 2.67 Miles

Widnes Victoria Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TJ 3.36 Miles

Hough Green Liverpool Road, Hough Green, Cheshire, WA8 7XU 3.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lymmitedtaxis 01925 393111 50 Boston Av, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5XF 0.43 Miles
Airport Transfers 07903 851589 Kestrels Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2FB 0.70 Miles
Apec Taxis 01928 777777 Red Admiral Car Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5JQ 0.75 Miles
Jp Airport Transfers 07507 442228 6 Falcons Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2FF 0.80 Miles
S A Jones Chauffeur Cars 01928 561233 5A Woodall Drive, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5QB 0.94 Miles
Cheshire Aiport Transfers 07842 532645 4 Masseyfield Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6AE 1.36 Miles
Selwyns Coach Hire 01928 529036 Head Office, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4LU 1.71 Miles
Pegasus Airport Solutions 01928 820406 6 Dorrington Close, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6JR 1.83 Miles
Pauls Travel 01928 577886 47 Mather Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4JJ 2.04 Miles
Kondonadona Taxis 07761 748045 Unit 17/Waterloo Centre/Waterloo Rd, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0PR 2.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Boston Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Store Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Halton Brow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Warrington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Weaver Vale Practice 01928 711911	Weaver Vale Practice Hallwood Health Centre Hospital Way Runcorn WA7 2UT
Brookvale Practice 01928 718182	Brookvale Practice Hallwood Hc, Hospital Way Runcorn Merseyside WA7 2UT
Castlefields Health Centre 01928 566671	The Village Square Castlefields Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2ST
Halton Rapid Response Respiratory Team 01928 753165	Block 4,Halton Gen Hosp Hospital Way Runcorn WA7 2DA
Halton Primary Care Dermatology Service 01928 565881	Gp Health Connect Heath Road Medical Centre Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5TJ

Local Stores

Grangeway
7 Grangeway
Town Hall Estate
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 5LY
01928 563846
Store Website
0.53 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Hallwood Link
Hallwood Link Road South
Runcorn
WA7 2HQ
01928719840
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Trident Retail Park Halton Lea Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2FQ 01928 751288 runcorn@jollyes.co.uk 0.47 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Sandymoor Veterinary Centre
Unit 6 Otterburn Street Sandymoor Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1YN 0.83 miles

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Laurels Veterinary Surgery
Charter House Victoria Road Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5SS 01928 575515 0.99 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Eye-Vet Ltd
Apollo House 41-43 Halton Station Road Sutton Weaver Runcorn Cheshire WA7 3DN 01928 714 040 admin@eye-vet.co.uk Website 1.64 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A North West Veterinary Specialists Ltd
Delamere House Ashville Point Sutton Weaver Cheshire WA7 3FW 01928 711400 enquiries@nwspecialists.co.uk 1.66 miles

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Runcorn Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Jack Search Way Murdishaw Avenue Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6HP Runcorn@vets4pets.com Website 1.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wigg Island
Wigg Island, Also Known As Wigg Island Community Park, Is A Community Park And Local Nature Reserve In Runcorn, Halton, England The Linnets Runcorn Lancashire WA7 1PJ 0.98 miles

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Pickering Pastures
Beautiful Views Of Runcorn Bridge And The River Mersey.. Free Car Park To Sit And Admire The View So Less Energetic Ones Can Wait In Car With Hot Flask Of Tea While You Walk Over To Admire The Views. We Turned Left And Walked Upto The Small Bridge And Winding Steps To Then Find Another Footpath. After A Few More Miles We Turned Back. Benches On The Way To Sit Admire The Views And Lots Of Places To Throw Sticks..Bobby And Me Enjoyed Our Sunny Crisp Morning Today. Pickering'S Pasture Mersey View Rd Widnes Lancashire WA8 8LP 2.81 miles I Used My Sat Nav On My Phone With Google Maps And It'S Not Hard To Find

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Spike Island Great Sankey Canal
As The Ferry Tavern Is In The Middle Of Spike Island Widnes And Sankey Valley Park Warrington I Find It The Best Place To Park As There Is Free Parking And A Dog Friendly Pub. From The Ferry Tavern You Can Choose Which Way You Want To Walk, Widnes Or Warrington But Both Paths Will Be Flat And About 4 Miles Until You Reach Nice Open Areas Ideal For Playing With Your Companion Then Walk Back Down To The Dog Friendly Tavern For Refreshments For Yourself Before You Leave. Very Nice Day Out For A Long Walker. 109 Steward'S Ave Widnes Lancashire WA8 7BP 3.01 miles This Is The Middle Of The Route From Spike Island Widnes To Sankey Valley Park, There Are Many Stops Along This Canal Where You Can Park Depending On How Far You Want To Walk. The Ferry Tavern Is A Dog Friendly Pub So I Find This The Best Place To Park.

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 3.48 miles Car Park Free

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The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Woodland
Clock Face, St. Helens. Nice Views. Lovely Walk. The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Saint HELENS DISTRICT 5.42 miles

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Dutton Locks
This Walk Is So Good For The Dog To Run Around, It's Pathed, And Also Through Fields. There Are Also Some Cute Places To Sit And Have A Picnic Or A Rest And Watch The Ducks Go By! The Dutton Locks Are Really Picturesque And There Are Lovely Views! 5 Cliff Rd Acton Bridge Northwich CW8 3QY 5.73 miles It'S Literally Along The A49, Park At The Leigh Arms Pub And Walk Along The Ship Canal!

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Weather Forecast

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