Welcome to Egerton

Egerton is a small village located in the Greater Manchester area of England. It is situated in the West Pennine Moors and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere. Egerton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Egerton Arms pub, which dates back to the 18th century.

Egerton is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of scenic trails and footpaths in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, convenience store, and several pubs and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Egerton Music Festival, which attracts visitors from across the region.

Despite its small size, Egerton has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with easy access to the surrounding countryside and the amenities of nearby towns and cities. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to retire or a base for exploring the North West of England, Egerton is a great choice.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Walmsley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Atherton	Blackburn Road Egerton Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9SA 01204332650 School Website
Egerton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Mitchell	Cox Green Road Egerton Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9RE 01204333530 School Website
St John The Evangelist Rc Primary School Bromley Cross Bolton Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Jackson	Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9HT 01204333440 School Website
Eagley Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Roberts	Stonesteads Drive Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9LN 01204333650 School Website
Eagley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mathew Taylor	Chapeltown Road Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9AT 01204333708 School Website
High Lawn Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr D Lane	Holden Avenue Sharples Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 7EX 01204332728 School Website
The Oaks Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fallon Trainor	Sharples Hall Drive Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 7HS 01204333171 School Website
Turton School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Sam Gorse	Bromley Cross Road Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9LT 01204333233 School Website
Birtenshaw Non-Maintained Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kaylie Crompton	Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9AB 01204304230 School Website
Sharples School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Webster	Hill Cot Road Sharples Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 8SN 01204333253 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 1.51 Miles

Entwistle Off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NG 2.20 Miles

Hall I' Th' Wood Crompton Way, Hall I' Th' Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF 2.36 Miles

Bolton Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE 3.70 Miles

Lostock Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP 4.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Radio Cars 01204 302818 247 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL7 9SN 0.22 Miles
Regal Carriage Co 07973 148697 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL7 9TH 0.36 Miles
Lancashire Cars 01204 303612 30 Andrew Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 7JQ 1.31 Miles
Dunscar Airport Services 07817 773245 54 Green Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8UJ 2.09 Miles
Bridge Private Hire 01204 363678 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8NE 2.21 Miles
Eco Cars 01204 381532 364 Blackburn Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8NE 2.21 Miles
Jubilee Private Hire Ltd 01204 383670 Unit 63 Brownlow Business Cent, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3HW 2.57 Miles
Street Cars 01204 488888 Unit 63 Brownlow Business Centre, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3HW 2.57 Miles
Lostock Airport Services 01204 491095 Valletts South Buildings, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 6DS 2.75 Miles
Express Private Hire 07974 441418 133 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2HN 2.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackburn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Egerton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Shorefield Mount Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darwen Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dimple Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Last Drop (Village) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toppings Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hough Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kermoor Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Meadows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bromley Cross Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bromley Cross P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mount Pleasant Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eagley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Edgworth Medical Centre 01204 462233	Egerton/Dunscar Hlth Ctre Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9RG
Bromley Meadows Surgery 01204 463232	Egerton/Dunscar Hlth Ctre Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9RG
Mandalay Medical Centre 01204 309206	Mandalay Medical Centre 933 Blackburn Rd,Sharples Bolton BL1 7LR
Singh S 01204 841154	575/577 Halliwell Road Halliwell Bolton Lancashire BL1 8BZ
The Oaks Family Practice 01204 463111	Crompton Health Centre 501 Crompton Way Bolton BL1 8UP

Local Stores

Bromley Cross
196 Darwen Road
Bromley Cross
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL7 9JJ
01204 306221
shop.8442@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.18 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Bolton
Blackburn Road
Bolton
BL1 7LR
01204776741
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bolton Vets4pets Ltd
Drummond House Moss Bank Way Bolton Lancashire BL1 8NP 01204 308 700 bolton@vets4pets.com Website 1.81 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Petstore 733 Crompton Way Astley Bridge Retail Park Bolton Lancashire BL1 8NZ 01204 300199 bolton@jollyes.co.uk 1.91 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Armac Veterinary Clinic
30 Bradshaw Brow Bolton Lancashire BL2 3DH 01204 595453 2.22 miles


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Vetcare Limited
Tonge Moor Veterinary Centre 391/393 Tonge Moor Road Bolton Lancashire BL2 2JR 01204 526936 enquiries@vetcareltd.co.uk Website 2.60 miles
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Pennine Vets - Harwood
175 Longsight Harwood Bolton Lancashire BL2 3JF 01204 609060 harwood@penninevets.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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Queens Park Veterinary Surgery
74-76 Chorley New Road Bolton Lancashire BL1 4BY 01204 525066 nfo@qpvs.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Jumbles Country Park
Flat Walk, Cafe Plenty Of Picnic Seats To Rest Unnamed Road Bolton BL7 0HJ 1.50 miles

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Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 1.50 miles Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester

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Jumbles Country Park
Really Nice Park And Pretty Big! Has A Refreshment Cafe As Well. Pathways, Forests, Lakes And Places Where Your Dog Can Have A Swim Safely! Beautiful Scenery. Love Going Her On A Summer Day. Many Benches And Picnic Areas To Have A Bite To Eat. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 1.64 miles

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Jumbles Reservoir
This Is A Lovely Walk With A Place To Sit Down And Have A Picnic And Purchase Refreshments. It Is 2.5 Miles Round. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 1.66 miles

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Wayoh Reservoir
This Is A 4 Mike Walk, But There Is An Option Early On To Cut It Short By Turning Left Rather Than Continuing Straight On. 7 Overhouses Bolton BL7 0LL 1.93 miles Head To Entwistle Car Park And Walk To The Right Instead Of Left To Entwistle

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Entwistle Reservoir
This Is Another Lovely Reservoir Walk In Lancashire, And Is About 2.5 Miles. Edge Ln 1.98 miles Turton And Entwistle

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
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	-12°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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