Welcome to Birtle

Birtle is a small village located in the Rossendale district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Birtle is known for its stunning views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Birtle is the Birtle Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is open to the public for tours. Another popular attraction in the village is the Birtle Riding Centre, which offers horse riding lessons and guided treks through the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Birtle has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring residents and visitors together to celebrate the local community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Summerseat Methodist Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Whittaker	Rowlands Road Summerseat Bury Lancashire BL9 5NF 1706823427 School Website
Springside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Thornicroft	Springside Road Bury Lancashire BL9 5JB 1617642348 School Website
Old Hall Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Carlile	Springside View Bury Greater Manchester BL8 4LU 01617612051 School Website
Our Lady Of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Davies	Rudgwick Drive Bury Greater Manchester BL8 1YA 01617612026 School Website
Holcombe Brook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher David Westerby	Longsight Road Holcombe Brook Bury Greater Manchester BL0 9TA 01204882304 School Website
Chesham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Hudson	Talbot Grove Bury Greater Manchester BL9 6PH 01617644927 School Website
Woodhey High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Dean Watson	Bolton Road West Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 9QZ 1706825215 School Website
Hazlehurst Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Anne-Marie Knowles	Geoffrey Street Ramsbottom Bury Greater Manchester BL0 9PQ 01706822002 School Website
St John With St Mark C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Ollis	Athlone Avenue Bury Greater Manchester BL9 5EE 01617645330 School Website
Greenmount Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Griffith	Holhouse Lane Greenmount Bury Greater Manchester BL8 4HD 01204884031 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 4.39 Miles

Hall I' Th' Wood Crompton Way, Hall I' Th' Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF 4.93 Miles

Entwistle Off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NG 5.03 Miles

Castleton Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EB 5.58 Miles

Bolton Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE 6.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Your Prestige Chauffeur Limited 0161 797 6665 721 Walmersley Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5JN 0.41 Miles
Williams Chauffeur Services 01706 821296 9 Stanford Hall Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9FD 1.26 Miles
C. Taylors Travel 01706 826602 38 Holcombe Lee, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9QR 1.41 Miles
Tramcars 01204 888888 25 Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 1.65 Miles
Tram Cars Executive Travel 0161 763 7777 25A Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 1.65 Miles
Magnum Private Hire 0161 797 7777 Mitchell St, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 1SF 1.69 Miles
A1 Chauffeured 07501 177231 1 Rowans Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 1LT 1.70 Miles
Rammy Private Hire 01706 826363 Central Chambers, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9HT 1.80 Miles
Williams Chauffeurs 01706 821296 Europa House, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5BT 1.83 Miles
Civic Taxis 01706 821001 Market Chambers, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9AJ 1.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walmersley Road Pol Box Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Walmersley Road Pol Box Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whittingham Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandlesholme Pol Box Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holcombe Brook Pol Box Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chiltern Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adelaide Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolton Road West D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Austell Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nuttall Lane P O Ddd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eliza Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lumb Carr D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesham Pol Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spring Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tottington Pol Box Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Garden City Medical Centre 01204 884710	Garden City Medical Ctr. 1A Garden City Holcombe Brook Bury, Lancashire BL0 9TN
Tower Family Healthcare - Greenmount	9 Brandlesholme Road Greenmount Bury Lancashire BL8 4DR
Woodbank Surgery 0161 7051630	Woodbank Surgery 2 Hunstanton Drive Brandlesholme Bury BL8 1EG
Tottington 01204 885106	Tottington Medical Pract. 16 Market St, Tottington Bury BL8 4AD
Walmersley Road Medical Practice 0161 7646100	110 Walmersley Road Bury BL9 6DX

Local Stores

Vernon Road
2 Vernon Road
Greenmount
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL8 4DD
01204 882457
Store Website
1.01 miles

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SPAR Walmersley
395
Walmersley Road
Walmersley
Bury
BL9 5EY
0161 797 1531
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pennine Vets
1 Bury Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HD 01204 886655 vets@penninevets.co.uk Website 1.60 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Ramsbottom
11A Market Place Ramsbottom Bury Greater Manchester BL0 9AJ 01706 827787 ramsbottom@medivet.co.uk Website 1.85 miles
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Armac Veterinary Clinic
147 The Rock Bury Lancashire BL9 0ND 0161 764 4618 roskelly@armacvets.co.uk Website 2.02 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Armac Veterinary Clinic
461 Rochdale Old Road Bury Lancashire BL9 7TB 0161 762 9782 info@armacvets.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Bury Vets4pets Ltd
480 Manchester Road Bury Lancashire BL9 9NY 0161 763 6333 bury@vets4pets.com Website 3.41 miles
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Animals Treated
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Pennine Vets - Harwood
175 Longsight Harwood Bolton Lancashire BL2 3JF 01204 609060 harwood@penninevets.co.uk Website 3.70 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Holcombe Hill Lancashire
Built In 1852 This Well Known Bury Landmark Was Erected In Tribute To One Of Bury's Most Famous Sons, Sir Robert Peel; Founder Of The Police Force And Prime Minister 1841-1846. The Tower Stands 128Ft High And Offers Stunning Views Over Manchester And North Wales. Look Out For The Flag Flying From The Top Of The Tower Indicating It Is Open To The Public Or Go To The Events Sections Of This Website For The Latest Dates. 18-20 Holcombe Old Rd Bury BL8 4LZ 1.89 miles

Location what3words seaside.sculpture.whisker

Scout Moor
Great Walk Over Open Moorland. Can Be Extremely Muddy And Wet If Any Recent Rain! The Owd Betts Edenfield Rd Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TY 2.23 miles Parking Off Road Just Past The Owd Betts Pub - Very Dog Friendly (Even If Muddy!) And Great Food. Edenfield Rd, Rochdale Ol12 7Ty

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Greenbooth Reservoir Circular Walk
This Is A Delightful Walk, Which I Came Across Today Whilst With A Friend And His Dog. It Is All On A Pathway Which Is Useful. There Are Some Quite Steep Rises And Descents. There Are 4 Reservoirs, All Linked And If You Take As Casual A Stroll As You Like And Go Round Each One Of Them, You Will Have Walked Around 4.3 Miles. Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TQ 3.39 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 3.92 miles

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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 3.94 miles

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Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 4.04 miles Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester

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