Welcome to Hartwood

Hartwood is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the borough of West Lancashire 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 population of around 500 people and is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Hartwood is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. There are a number of walking trails in the area, including the popular Hartwood Trail, which takes visitors on a scenic tour of the village and its surroundings. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits, making it a great place for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Hartwood has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable is the St. Chad's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Other historic landmarks in the area include the Hartwood Hall, a 17th-century manor house, and the Hartwood Green, a historic village green that has been used for community events for centuries.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 11.8°C

Wind: 20.1 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Chorley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Douglas	Cedar Road Chorley Lancashire PR6 0JF 01257265998 School Website
Waterloo Lodge Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Rigby	173 Preston Road Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7AX 1257230894 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Jenks	Astley Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 1RS 01257264740 School Website
Chorley St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Rachel Brown	Eaves Lane Chorley Lancashire PR6 0DX 01257262625 School Website
Chorley The Parish Of St Laurence Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Marquis	Highfield Road South Chorley Lancashire PR7 1RB 01257262940 School Website
Mayfield House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-14 Head Teacher Mrs June Barker	1 Mayfield Road Chorley Lancashire Lancashire PR6 0DG 1257511231 School Website
Highfield Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Conron	Wright Street Chorley Lancashire PR6 0SL 01257262556 School Website
Highfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Proctor	Wright Street Chorley Lancashire PR6 0SP 01257262783 School Website
Buckshaw Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Brooks	Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1XP 01257418862 School Website
Oliver House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Dr Wendy Sparling	Hallgate Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1XA 1257220011 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chorley Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS 0.84 Miles

Buckshaw Parkway Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EY 1.40 Miles

Euxton Balshaw Lane Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX 1.66 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 3.39 Miles

Adlington (Lancashire) Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS 3.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxis 01257 233333 192 Eaves La, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AU 0.67 Miles
Mlc Travel Ltd 01257 410850 58 Montcliffe Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0EW 0.68 Miles
Private Hire Four Four Taxis 01257 264444 Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA 0.72 Miles
44 Taxis 01257 274444 Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA 0.72 Miles
Yellow Cabs 01257 271108 1 Houghton St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0RG 0.84 Miles
Kes Cars 01257 412333 6 Gorse Close, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LE 0.94 Miles
Star Cars 01257 233363 Northumberland St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2BQ 0.97 Miles
Oasis Travel 01257 272888 Northumberland St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2BQ 0.97 Miles
Chorley Taxis 01257 232222 107 Market St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2SQ 0.98 Miles
A A Taxis 01257 261111 33 Eaves La, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0QA 1.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beaconsfield Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Road North Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chorley North Industrial Est Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chorley North Industrial Est Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Chorley General Hospital Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Erskine Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagganley Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longcroft Meadow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stratford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Astley Village Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dorking Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chorley Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Chorley Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Eaves Lane Surgery	311 Eaves Lane Chorley PR6 0DR
The Surgery Chorley 01257 513930	The Surgery Chorley 32-34 St Thomas's Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 1HR
Chorley Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Collison Avenue Chorley PR7 2PA
Dr R Baghdjian Surgery 01257 513950	Chorley Health Centre Collison Avenue Chorley Lancashire PR7 2TH
The Chorley Surgery 01257 513970	24-26 Gillibrand Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 2EJ

Local Stores

Petrol Chorley - Moor Road
117 Moor Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 2NU
01257 263150
Store Website
1.72 miles

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SPAR Mercury Chorley
Jubilee Service Station Ltd
65 Preston Road
Whittle Le Woods
Chorley
PR6 7PG
01257270688
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital)
Water Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1EX 01257 262448 chorley@medivet.co.uk Website 0.35 miles
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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
23 Crown Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DX 01257 276517 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 0.77 miles
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Chorley Vets
77 - 79 Market Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 2SN 01257 274767 management@chorleyvets.co.uk Website 0.85 miles
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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Ltd
10 Mill Street Coppull Lancashire PR7 5AZ 01257 367 550 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles

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Leyland Vets4pets Ltd
17-19 Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3EJ 01772 432039 Website 3.30 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision
Parkwood House Berkley Drive Cuerden, Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6BY 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 3.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 1.78 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 2.24 miles

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 3.73 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 5.18 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 5.19 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 6.05 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	17.2°C	16.8°C	14.2°C	14.4°C	17.4°C	22.4°C	25.2°C	26.3°C	26.4°C	25.7°C	23.5°C	21.8°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	16.8°C	14.3°C	14.7°C	17.4°C	23.7°C	26.5°C	27.5°C	27.6°C	27°C	25.4°C	21.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	20.3°C	18.8°C	17.7°C	16.9°C	18.7°C	22.7°C	26.5°C	27.6°C	27.7°C	26.9°C	24.5°C	22°C
Feels Like	20.3°C	18.8°C	17.7°C	16.9°C	18.7°C	24.3°C	28.2°C	29°C	29.1°C	28.5°C	26.5°C	23.1°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.3°C	20.4°C	20°C	20°C	22.5°C	25.5°C	28.2°C	29.5°C	29.7°C	29°C	26.8°C	23.8°C
Feels Like	21.3°C	20.4°C	20°C	20°C	23.5°C	27.3°C	30.1°C	31.7°C	32.1°C	31.6°C	29°C	25.3°C

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