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: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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

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

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 Royal Cars And Red Line 01204 465555 Nortex Business Centre, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3AS 0.68 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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gilnow Road No More Collections Today 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 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chamber Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bedford Street Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Deane Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Helens Road P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chorley Old Road P O No More Collections Today 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
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Deansgate Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 what3words walks.safely.fend

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

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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

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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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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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