Welcome to Hill Top

Hill Top is a small village located in Greater Manchester, England. It is situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Hill Top is a close-knit community, and residents take pride in their village and its heritage.

One of the main attractions in Hill Top is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 16th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who want to learn more about the history of the village.

Hill Top is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called The Hare and Hounds, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a wide selection of beers and ales. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, which bring the community together.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Windlehurst School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Christopher Ormiston	Windlehurst Road Hawk Green Marple Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 7HZ 01614274788 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School Marple Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Morton	Brickbridge Road Marple Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 7BQ 01614273008 School Website
Acorns School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-17 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Hampton	19B Hibbert Lane Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 7NN 1614495820 School Website
Brabyns Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Lindsay Mckenna	34-36 Arkwright Road Marple Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 7DB 01614272395 School Website
Mellor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jim Nicholson	Knowle Road Mellor Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 5PL 01614271052 School Website
Rose Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mastrolonardo	Elmfield Drive Rose Hill Marple Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 6DW 01614279168 School Website
Ludworth Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Walker	Lower Fold Marple Bridge Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 5DU 01614271446 School Website
High Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Humphries	Andrew Lane High Lane Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 8JQ 01663762378 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Nish	Lowry Drive Marple Bridge Stockport Cheshire SK6 5BR 1614277498 School Website
Marple Hall School A Specialist Language College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Joe Barker	Hill Top Drive Marple Stockport Greater Manchester SK6 6LB 01614277966 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Marple Brabyns Brow, Marple, Cheshire, SK6 7DA 1.08 Miles

Rose Hill Marple Railway Road, Off Stockport Road, Marple, Cheshire, SK6 6EE 1.12 Miles

Strines Station Road, Strines, Derbyshire, SK22 3AY 1.56 Miles

Middlewood Worbury Road, Off High Lane, Middlewood, Greater Manchester, SK6 8AU 1.68 Miles

Disley Buxton Road West, Disley, Cheshire, SK12 2AE 1.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Disley Private Hire 01663 765279 47 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 2DZ 1.88 Miles
G And E Travel Minibus Hire 07717 496778 2 Red Row, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 6ND 2.00 Miles
Vip Taxis 0161 427 0777 7 Compstall Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6 4BT 2.41 Miles
Kinder Cars 01663 743333 54 Arden Street, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NS 2.78 Miles
Blueline Private Hire 0161 483 1100 43 London Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 4AW 2.86 Miles
Dreams Cars 0161 292 0958 23 The Fairway, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK2 5DU 2.94 Miles
New Mills Cabs 01663 746606 12 Bowden Crescent, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4LN 2.95 Miles
Cheshire Airport Transfers 07885 261108 7 Walden Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 5AN 3.12 Miles
1919 Taxi And Minibus Co Ltd 0161 494 1919 Lower Bents Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6 2NJ 3.48 Miles
Ken Lee Private Hire 0161 494 8576 326 Hyde Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6 1PF 3.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Plucksbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
283 Windlehurst Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alma Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Fields Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chapel Fields Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ridge End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Strines Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windlehurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Andrew Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Street Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hollins Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hogarth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keswick Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
28-30 Carr Brow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marple Cottage Surgery 0161 4260011	Marple Cottage Surgery 50 Church St, Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 6BW
Marple Medical Practice 0161 4265375	Marple Medical Practice 50 Stockport Rd, Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 6AB
Marple Bridge Surgery 0161 4272049	Marple Bridge Surgery Town St, Marple Bridge Stockport Cheshire SK6 5AA
High Lane Medical Centre 01663 762222	High Lane Medical Centre The Village Green High Lane,Stockport Cheshire SK6 8DR
The Schoolhouse Surgery	2 Buxton Old Road Disley Stockport SK12 2BB

Local Stores

Marple - Church Lane
92-94 Church Lane
Marple
Stockport
Greater Manchester
SK6 7AR
01614 277290
Store Website
0.65 miles

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SPAR Buxton High Lane
Buxton Road
High Lane
Stockport
SK6 8DR
01663766645
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Marple Veterinary Centre
2 Hibbert Lane Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 7NL 0161 427 3035 marplevetcentre@hotmail.co.uk 0.70 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
The Village Green High Lane Stockport Manchester SK6 8DR Website 1.53 miles

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Romiley Veterinary Clinic
12 Cherry Tree Lane Romiley Stockport Cheshire SK6 4ER 0161 427 1955 romileyvets@yahoo.co.uk 2.22 miles

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Torkington Park Veterinary Centre
373 London Road Hazel Grove Stockport Cheshire SK7 6AA 0161 483 1794 torkvet@gmail.com Website 2.43 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet New Mills
2 Hibbert Street New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 3JJ 01663 745294 new.mills@medivet.co.uk Website 2.67 miles
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Woodcroft Veterinary Group
Offerton Veterinary Centre 139 Lisburne Lane Stockport Cheshire SK2 5RH 0161 456 3473 enquiries@woodcroftvets.com Website 2.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Etherow Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Etherow Country Park. Etherow Country Park Is Located In A Village Called Compstall; Between Marple And Romiley All Situated In Stockport, Greater Manchester. SK6 5JD 2.16 miles Nearest Major Road Is B6104. Turn Onto George Street In Compstall, Signposted Etherow Country Park And Local Nature Reserve. Take The Next Right Into The Car Park.

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Werneth Low Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Werneth Low Country Park. The Country Park Extends For 80 Hectares (200 Acres) Across The Northern And Western Slopes Of Werneth Low. Only 9.5 Miles From The City Centre Of Manchester, The Area Is Both A Haven For Wildlife And An Area Where Visitors Can Find Peace And Relaxation. The Park's Location Provides Panoramic Views Across Manchester And Beyond To Liverpool. The Dark Blue Silhouette Of The Welsh Mountains Can Often Be Seen On Clear Days, As Can The Pennine Hills Close By. SK14 5LR 3.75 miles Nearest Major Road Is M67. From M67, Junction 3, Turn Left Onto Clarke Way. Follow Signs For Stockport Through Hyde Town Centre. At Market Street Junction With Dawson Road Follow Brown And White Signs To The Lower Higham Visitor Centre.

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Haughton Dale
Woodend Ln Hyde SK14 1DU 4.38 miles Park At Woodend Lane Sk14 1Dt

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Goyt Valley
A Circular Route Following The River Goyt As It Meanders Through The Valley To Fernilee Reservoir. SK23 7JX 5.43 miles The Lay-By Is Located About 6.5 Miles North Up The A5004 From Buxton

Cats Tor
Cats Tor Is To The West Of The Goyt Valley. The Walk Starts From The High Pym Chair Car Park, Which Helps Make The Walk To The Summit Easy And Manageable. The Views On A Clear Day From The Summit Are Great, Making This A Worthwhile Walk To Complete. SK23 7RF 6.10 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. After Passing By The Reservoir, Take The Right Turn To Head Uphill Toward Pym Chair Car Park.

Longdendale Trail
Pingott Ln Lancashire 6.57 miles Postcode Sk13 1Ah (Approx. Location Only)

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Weather Forecast

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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

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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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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
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