Welcome to Gilnow

Gilnow is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Bolton and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area is also home to several walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gilnow is the Gilnow Mill, which dates back to the 18th century. The mill was once a thriving hub of industry, producing textiles and other goods for the local community. Today, the mill has been converted into luxury apartments, but its historic architecture and industrial heritage have been preserved. Visitors can take a guided tour of the mill and learn about its fascinating history.

Gilnow is also home to several charming pubs and restaurants, which offer a taste of traditional Lancashire cuisine. The village is known for its hearty stews, pies, and puddings, which are made using locally sourced ingredients. Visitors can sample these dishes at one of the many local eateries, or enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale at one of the village's historic pubs. Overall, Gilnow is a charming and picturesque village that offers a glimpse into Lancashire's rich history and culture.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 18°C

Feels Like: 18°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School Details
Gilnow Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Miss Kate Hesketh
Gilnow Gardens
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 4LG
01204333724
School Website
Pikes Lane Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Jo Lindon
Gibraltar Street
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5HU
01204333633
School Website
Haslam Park Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kati-Anne Roughley
Wigan Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5QL
01204333393
School Website
Bolton School Boys Division
Other Independent School
Ages:7-18
Head Teacher
Mr Philip Britton
Chorley New Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 4PA
01204840201
School Website
Bolton School Girls Division
Other Independent School
Head Teacher
Miss Philip Britton
Chorley New Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 4PB
01204840201
School Website
Bolton School Infant And Nursery School
Other Independent School
Head Teacher
Mr Philip Britton
Bolton School
Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4PA
1204434700
School Website
St Ethelberts Rc Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mandy Messham
Melbourne Road
Deane
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5RL
01204333036
School Website
Thomasson Memorial School
Community Special School
Ages:2-17
Head Teacher
Mr Lisa Lane
Devonshire Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 4PJ
01204333118
School Website
Bolton Utc
University Technical College
Ages:14-19
Head Teacher
Mr Gary Whiting
Deane Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 5AG
01204928700
School Website
Devonshire Road Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Hodge
Devonshire Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 4ND
01204333614
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bolton
Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
1.10 Miles
Lostock
Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP
1.67 Miles
Hall I' Th' Wood
Crompton Way, Hall I' Th' Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF
2.15 Miles
Moses Gate
Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LT
2.27 Miles
Westhoughton
Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
3.07 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
First Class Airport Services
01204 660050
12 Beresford Ave, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5QD
0.29 Miles
Aaa Minibuses
01204 381704
14 Salisbury Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5DR
0.45 Miles
A1 Private Hire
01204 520224
149 Deane Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AH
0.48 Miles
Bolton Airport Transfers And Executive Minibus Hire And Services
07826 737979
38 Elswick Ave, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5QR
0.51 Miles
Ladybridge Luxury Travel
0800 037 1953
281 Wigan Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5QX
0.59 Miles
The Bestway Minibuses
01204 61166
44 Dijon St, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 4AU
0.60 Miles
Heaton Private Hire Ltd
01204 465555
Haslam House/105A Chorley Old Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3AS
0.68 Miles
Heaton Private Hire Complaints Number
01204 491152
Haslam House/105A Chorley Old Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3AS
0.68 Miles
Express Private Hire
01204 533344
Nortex Business Centre, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3AS
0.68 Miles
Heaton Royal Cars And Red Line
01204 465555
Nortex Business Centre, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3AS
0.68 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gilnow Road
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Spa Road
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chamber Hall
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Street
Collection Today available until:18:00
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bedford Street Business Box
Collection Today available until:18:00
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Deane Road
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
St Helens Road P O
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Chorley Old Road P O
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Moor Lane
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larkhill
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackhorse Street
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hargreaves House
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deansgate
Collection Today available until:18:00
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Deansgate
Collection Today available until:18:00
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Deansgate Business Box
Collection Today available until:18:00
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Pikes Lane 1
01204 463636
The Pikes Lane Centre
Deane Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL3 5HP
Dr M Dakshina-Murthi
01204 463646
The Pikes Lane Centre
Deane Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL3 5HP
Al Fal Medical Group
01204 463330
The Pikes Lane Centre
Deane Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL3 5HP
Olive Family Practice
01204 462299
The Pikes Lane Centre
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5HP
3D Medical Centre
01204 463246
200 Deane Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL3 5DP
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Local Stores

Wigan Road
383 Wigan Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 4QJ
01204 64536
Store Website
0.72 miles
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SPAR Deane Road
Gibraltar Rock
244 Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5HP
01204398146
Store Website
0.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Queens Park Veterinary Surgery
74-76 Chorley New Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 4BY
01204 525066
nfo@qpvs.co.uk
Website
0.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Bolton Central Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 1A2 Central Retail Park
Manchester Road, Trinity Street Junction
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 1HQ
01204 368 030
boltoncentral@vets4pets.com
Website
1.24 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Animal Trust Vets Cic Bolton
44-46 Lower Bridgeman Street
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 1DG
01204 527474
bolton@animaltrust.org.uk
Website
1.32 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Bury Road Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group
Bury Road Vet Clinic
284 Bury Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 6AY
01204 397970
regan.buryroad@cvsvets.com
Website
1.99 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Bolton Vets4pets Ltd
Drummond House
Moss Bank Way
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 8NP
01204 308 700
bolton@vets4pets.com
Website
2.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
2.02 miles
Amenities
Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park
2.08 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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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
2.69 miles

The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).
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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
3.93 miles

Location
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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
3.94 miles

Location
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Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd
Bolton
BL7 9AX
4.08 miles

Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester
Location
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Jumbles Country Park
Flat Walk, Cafe Plenty Of Picnic Seats To Rest
Unnamed Road
Bolton
BL7 0HJ
4.08 miles

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Weather Forecast

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