Welcome to Crankwood

Crankwood is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the borough of Chorley 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. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Crankwood is the St. James Church. The church dates back to the 16th century and is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another historic building in the village is the Crankwood Hall. The hall was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

Crankwood is also known for its outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to many walking and cycling trails. The nearby Rivington Pike is a popular destination for hikers and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The village is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, making it an ideal place for families with children. Overall, Crankwood is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Golborne High School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Gormally	Lowton Road Golborne Warrington Greater Manchester WA3 3EL 01942726842 School Website
Willow Grove Primary School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Murphy	Willow Grove Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8XF 01942727717 School Website
St Thomas C Of E Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Woods	Church Street Golborne Warrington Greater Manchester WA3 3TH 01942728153 School Website
All Saints Catholic Primary School Golborne Wigan Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs W Hughes	Hazel Grove Golborne Warrington Greater Manchester WA3 3LU 01942747655 School Website
Lowton West Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jeanette Westhead	Slag Lane Lowton Warrington Greater Manchester WA3 2ED 01942724865 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Abram Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura James	Simpkin Street Abram Wigan Greater Manchester WN2 5QE 01942703465 School Website
Golborne Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hunt	Talbot Street Golborne Warrington Cheshire WA3 3NN 1942726059 School Website
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Geraldine O'brien	Golborne Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8SJ 01942707101 School Website
Holy Family Catholic Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Bradshaw	Wigan Street Platt Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN2 5JF 1942704148 School Website
Bickershaw C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Allison Taberner	Bickershaw Lane Bickershaw Wigan Greater Manchester WN2 4AE 01942866317 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bryn Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR 2.46 Miles

Newton-Le-Willows Mill Lane, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SF 3.07 Miles

Ince Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA 3.21 Miles

Hindley Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ 3.25 Miles

Garswood Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA 3.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ashcrofts Mini Travel 01942 717918 Unit 1, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3DR 1.26 Miles
Davron Taxis 01942 723300 93 High Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3BU 1.37 Miles
H And I Travel 01744 609691 46 Beardsmore Dr, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2JH 1.42 Miles
Ashcrofts Mini Travel 01942 717918 12 Harvey Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3RS 1.47 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01942 722722 2 Walter Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8TP 1.53 Miles
Street Cars 01942 864999 88 Walthew Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 5AL 1.77 Miles
Bridal And Executive Carriages 01942 253973 The Old Barn, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XS 1.86 Miles
W P H Private Hire Ltd 07762 944544 19 Mersey St, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4RG 1.90 Miles
Ashton Private Hire 01942 727777 8 Princess Rd, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9DA 1.98 Miles
Longfords Airport Travel 01942 269919 11 Cedar Av, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2BN 2.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crankwood Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Park Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abram P O Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heywood Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Bamfurlong Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edge Green Rd Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Riding Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bamfurlong Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowood Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Uplands Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wa3 High Street Charles Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Stubshaw Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Golbourne Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Kid Glove Road Golborne Warrington WA3 3GS
Dr Alistair Partnership (Golborne)	Kid Glove House Kid Glove Road Golborne Warrington Cheshire WA3 3GS
High Street Medical Centre 01942 481600	Golborne Health Centre Kidglove Road,Golborne Warrington WA3 3GS
Golborne Surgery 01942 481620	Golborne Health Centre Kidglove Road,Golborne Warrington WA3 3GS
Shahbazi Ss 01942 481638	Golborne Health Centre Kidglove Road, Golborne Warrington WA3 3GS

Local Stores

Lowton
237 Church Lane
Lowton
Warrington
Greater Manchester
WA3 2RZ
01942 276743
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR Leigh
62 Fir Lane
Leigh
Leigh
WN7 4TT
01942 602731
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orrell Equine Veterinary Practice Ltd
2 Wigan Road Golborne Warrington Cheshire WA3 3UA 01942 733989 info@orrell-equine.co.uk Website 0.72 miles


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Golborne Veterinary Centre
3 John Street Golborne Cheshire WA3 3AS 01942 718 777 1.43 miles

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Silver Linings Nw Ltd
20 Stirrips Farm Road Lowton Warrington Cheshire WA3 2SX 07703729505 silverliningsnwltd@gmail.com 1.76 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A My Pets Vets Leigh Ltd
D1 Walter Leigh Way Moss Industrial Estate Leigh Lancashire WN7 3GP 01942 417800 info@mypetsvetsltd.co.uk Website 2.26 miles


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Pocket Nook Equine Vets Ltd
Pocket Nook Farm Pocket Nook Lane Lowton Warrington Lancashire WA3 1AU 077314 98987 emilyjwestwood@icloud.com Website 2.36 miles
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The Village Veterinary Surgery
3 Bryn Road Bryn Wigan Lancashire WN4 0AA 01942 721562 info@rutland-vets.com Website 2.46 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 1.89 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 2.03 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Pennington Flash
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Pennington Flash Country Park. Situated In Leigh, Around 6-Miles South-East Of Wigan, Pennington Flash Is A Popular Country Park And Nature Reserve. At Its Centre Is A 70-Hectacre Lake (The 'Flash'), Formed As A Result Of Mining Subsidence And Flooding. WN7 3PA 2.31 miles Sign Posted From The A580 East Lancs Road. Follow The Signs And Turn Onto The A579 Atherleigh Way Then Left Onto The A572 St Helens Road. The Main Entrance Is Situated On St Helens Road Opposite Leigh Fire Station.

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 5.42 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 5.43 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 5.67 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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