Welcome to Walkden

Walkden is a suburban town located in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester. It is situated approximately 6 miles northwest of Manchester city centre and is bordered by Worsley, Little Hulton, and Farnworth. The town has a population of around 21,000 people and is known for its excellent transport links, green spaces, and vibrant community.

One of the most notable features of Walkden is its excellent transport links. The town is served by two train stations, Walkden and Moorside, which provide regular services to Manchester city centre and other destinations across the region. There are also several bus routes that run through the town, making it easy to get around without a car. Additionally, Walkden is located close to the M60 motorway, which provides easy access to other parts of Greater Manchester and beyond.

Another key feature of Walkden is its green spaces. The town is home to several parks and nature reserves, including Blackleach Country Park, which covers over 50 hectares of woodland, meadows, and wetlands. The park is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Other green spaces in the town include Parr Fold Park and Victoria Park, both of which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Pauls C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Rowley	Heathside Grove Walkden Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3NZ 01619211120 School Website
Christ The King Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Potts	Holly Avenue Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3DW 01619211630 School Website
The Lowry Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Coy	Hilton Lane Little Hulton, Worsley Manchester M28 0SY 1615295200 School Website
Mesne Lea Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Tonge	Walkden Road Walkden Worsley Manchester M28 7FG 1619211560 School Website
St Andrews Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Barker	Prescott Street Off Hilton Lane Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 0ZA 01617903194 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosie Knipe	Crompton Street Walkden Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3HP 01617907468 School Website
St Edmunds Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Moran	Queen Street Little Hulton Manchester Greater Manchester M38 0WH 01619211940 School Website
James Brindley Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Moore	Parr Fold Avenue Walkden Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 7HE 01617908050 School Website
Bridgewater Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss E Henderson	Bridgewater Street Little Hulton Manchester Greater Manchester M38 9WD 01619211191 School Website
North Walkden Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Warburton	Worsley Road North Walkden Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3QD 01204571039 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Walkden Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DY 0.20 Miles

Kearsley Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU 1.72 Miles

Farnworth Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ 1.92 Miles

Moorside Moorside Road, Moorside, Greater Manchester, M27 9RH 1.99 Miles

Moses Gate Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LT 2.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And M Private Hire 0161 281 5555 4 Harcourt Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 3GN 0.81 Miles
Kearsley Hire 01204 794777 6-8 Kearsley Mt Precinct, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8PZ 1.56 Miles
Enterprise Airport Direct 01204 791911 41 Higher Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8HQ 1.59 Miles
Pal Cars 01204 861010 41 Higher Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8HQ 1.59 Miles
Premier Chauffeurs 07500 220222 149 Harrowby Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7DF 1.74 Miles
Great Lever Private Hire 01204 399999 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8EX 1.76 Miles
Bolton Link Taxis 01204 577777 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8EX 1.76 Miles
S And D Taxis 01204 575702 Bank St, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7PA 1.81 Miles
S And D Private Hire Taxis 01204 575702 Bank Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7PA 1.81 Miles
S And D Priavte Hire 01204 704040 Unit 1A Bank Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7PA 1.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bridgewater Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walkden Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Church Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Edgefold Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Walkden Medical Centre 0161 7025310	Walkden M/Ctr, 2 Hodge Rd Walkden, Worsley Manchester M28 3AT
The Limes Medical Practice 0161 7908621	The Limes Medical Centre 8-12 Hodge Road, Walkden Worsley Manchester M28 3AT
The Gill Medical Practice 0161 7903033	The Gill Medical Centre 5 Harriet Street Walkden, Worsley Manchester M28 3DR
Walkden Gateway Medical Practice 0161 2131975	1St Fl Walkden Gateway 2 Smith Street Walkden Manchester M28 3EZ
Oakbank Medical Centre	Walkden Gateway 2 Smith Street Worsley Manchester M28 3EZ

Local Stores

Ellenbrook
Morston Close
Worsley
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M28 1PB
01617 028987
Store Website
1.03 miles

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SPAR Walkden
148-154 Manchester Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3LU
01617992153
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Cross Vets Walkden
Mayfield Avenue Walkden Worsley Manchester Lancashire M28 3JF 0161 799 5557 wal@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 0.08 miles
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Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Walkden
Petmedics Memorial Road Walkden Manchester Lancashire M28 3DS 0161 799 2299 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 0.17 miles
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Walkden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, Ellesmere Retail Park Bolton Road Walkden Lancashire M28 3EE 0161 7032860 walkden@vets4pets.com Website 0.40 miles
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Darley House Veterinary Centre Ltd
19-25 Peel Street Farnworth Bolton Lancashire BL4 8AA 01204 573 413 Website 1.83 miles
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Manchester Veterinary Specialists
Unit A2 Priestley Road Worsley Manchester M28 2LY 0161 727 8527 info@mvsvets.co.uk Website 1.89 miles
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Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Worsley
Unit A1 Priestley Road Wardley Business Park, Worsley Manchester Lancashire M28 2LY 0161 794 4999 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 1.89 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Worsley To Pennington Flash
Cross The Bridge To The Opposite Side Of The Canal From Where You Park, Turn Right And Walk Walk Walk. 2 Quayside Cl Worsley Manchester M28 1YB 1.75 miles

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Clifton Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Clifton Country Park. Clifton Country Park Is A Local Nature Reserve In The Irwell Valley At Clifton, Greater Manchester. It Is Situated Next To A Double Bend In The River Irwell. The Park Has 119 Acres Of Wooded Area, Fields And Lakes. The Park Also Features Two Sculptures From The Irwell Sculpture Trail, Which Includes 28 Art Pieces Over A 30-Mile Footpath. M27 6NG 2.19 miles From Swinton, Travel Along Manchester Road (A666 Towards Kearsley) Until The Country Park Is Signposted. Turn Right Down Clifton House Road, Then Turn Right Down Dow Brow And Under The Railway Bridge. From Kearsley, Follow Manchester Road (A666) Until The Country Park Is Signposted. Turn Left Into Clifton House Road, Then Turn Right Down Dow Brow And Under The Railway Bridge.

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Clifton Marina Clifton Salford
Family Orientated Nature Park, Has Lakes And A River With Lots Of Open Spaces For Off Lead. Good Large Grassed Area To Allow The Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Large Lake So If Your Dog Is Prone To Jumping In You Might Want To Go To The Other Side Of The Park Where There Is No Water. 14 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 2.25 miles

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 2.25 miles

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Moses Gate Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Moses Gate Country Park. This Circular Walk Includes Water For Your Dog To Enjoy, And Is Set In 750 Acres Of Countryside. The Park Is Set In The Croal And Irwell Valleys And Runs Alongside And Over The River Croal. BL4 7QS 2.55 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 2.86 miles Near Junction 4 Of The M61. Take The A6 Towards Over Hulton. The Car Park Is Near The Big Warehouses On Left (Travelling West).

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