Welcome to Goodshaw Fold

Goodshaw Fold is a small village located in the Rossendale district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the southern slopes of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when it was a small farming community. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character. Today, Goodshaw Fold is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery, a post office, and a convenience store.

One of the main attractions of Goodshaw Fold is its proximity to the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. The village is located on the edge of the Rossendale Valley, which is known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Visitors to the village can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the surrounding hills and valleys. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist destinations, including the town of Burnley and the city of Manchester, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.

Local Schools

School	Details
Crawshawbooth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Willan	Burnley Road Rossendale Crawshawbooth Lancashire BB4 8AN 01706228664 School Website
Moorlands View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr David Joy	Manchester Road Dunnockshaw Burnley Lancashire BB11 5PQ 1282431144 School Website
Rawtenstall St Pauls Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sharon Charlesworth	Hollin Lane Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 8HT 01706215893 School Website
Alder Grange Community And Technology School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Griffiths	Calder Road Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 8HW 01706223171 School Website
Water Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Mckay	Burnley Road East Rossendale Water Lancashire BB4 9PX 01706216414 School Website
St Johns Stonefold C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Frances Brady	Rising Bridge Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 2SW 01706216706 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Rawtenstall Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Gurman	Haslingden Old Road Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 8RZ 01706216407 School Website
St James The Less Roman Catholic Primary School Rawtenstall Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Hall	Unity Way Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 8SU 01706216190 School Website
Hillside Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Holdsworth	Cedar Avenue Rossendale Haslingden Lancashire BB4 5NH 01706214162 School Website
Baxenden St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Julie Green	Church Avenue Baxenden Accrington Lancashire BB5 2RQ 01254234074 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Huncoat Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT 3.45 Miles

Hapton Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LG 3.50 Miles

Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 3.59 Miles

Rose Grove Rose Grove Lane, Rose Grove, Lancashire, BB12 6EH 3.66 Miles

Burnley Manchester Road Manchester Road, Burnley Manchester Road, Lancashire, BB11 1JZ 3.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Cars 01706 212244 Brookside Business Park, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8HH 1.84 Miles
Hussain Taxis 01706 608080 62 Burnley Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8EW 2.02 Miles
Emt Valley Limo 01706 218756 129 Blackburn Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5HN 2.33 Miles
Maxis Taxis 01706 215152 7B Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NG 2.39 Miles
Max's Taxis 01706 505050 7B Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NG 2.39 Miles
Connections Taxis 01706 222600 4-6 Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7ND 2.40 Miles
Airwolf 01706 831831 2 Church Street, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5QU 2.47 Miles
Attock Taxis 01706 210071 18 Regent Street, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5HQ 2.56 Miles
A K Taxis 01706 223111 Unit 6/Victoria Way, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NY 2.57 Miles
Lynx Taxis 01706 229191 5 Pleasant Street, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5LG 2.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rings Nook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Goodshaw Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loveclough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawshawbooth School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunnockshaw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawshawbooth Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodside Burnley Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clowbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
21 Stonefold Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
8 Cotton Row No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constable Lee No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Calder Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Pilling Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnley Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnley Road East No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St James' Medical Centre 01706 213060	St James Medical Centre Burnley Rd, Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8HH
Fairmore Medical Practice 01706 253530	Rossendale Phcc 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PL
Ilex View Medical Practice 01706 253550	Rossendale Prim Hlth C C 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PL
Rawtenstall Primary Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7PL
Rawtenstall Primary Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7PL

Local Stores

Haslingden
2 John Street
Haslingden
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 5QB
01706 222532
Store Website
2.56 miles

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SPAR Rawtenstall
Holmfield Garage Store
Burnley Road
Rawtenstall
BB4 8EW
01706 214512
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Valley Vetcare T/A Shuttleworth Veterinary Group
209A Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PA 01706 225300 info@shuttleworthvets.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 Blackburn Road Haslingden Lancashire BB4 5QQ 01706 223287 haslingden@myvets.co.uk Website 2.62 miles
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Rawtenstall Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 24, New Hall Way Retail Park Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6HR rawtenstall@vets4pets.com 2.68 miles

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Accrington Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 2 Eastgate Retail Park Stanley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6PW 01254 300290 accrington@vets4pets.com 3.37 miles

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Mearley Veterinary Group
Kenyon Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1BE 01254 231703 accrington@mearleyvets.co.uk 3.49 miles

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Oakmount Veterinary Centre
Oakmount House Trafalgar Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 1TP 01282 423640 contact@oakmountvets.co.uk Website 3.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 4.06 miles Brown Signs Direct You There Within Several Miles. 3 Car Parks From Various Access Roads. Close To Burnley Town Centre On The Road Out Towards Todmorden.

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 4.66 miles On Exiting The Main Road, Make Sure To Take The Single Track Road To The Right, Not The Road That Leads To The Housing Estate.

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Lee Quarry Rossendale
Lee Quarry Mtb Trail Bacup Lancashire OL13 0DD 4.75 miles Behind Kingfisher Building Corner Of Newline, Bacup. Ol13

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Hurstwood Reservoir
Park Up And Follow The Path Through The Gate, Walk Up The Path To The Reservoir And Walk Around It. It Takes About 45 Minutes But If Your Dog Loves Water Like Hector Does You Will Spend Ages At The Waters Edge Throwing A Ball Into The Water!! We Have Hector Off Lead However If You Decide To Walk Through The Woodland Off Path Beware Of Mountain Bikes And Horses. 23 Hurstwood Ln Worsthorne Burnley BB10 3LF 5.27 miles

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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 6.43 miles

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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 6.63 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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