Welcome to Higher Hogshead

Higher Hogshead is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated in the beautiful countryside of Lancashire and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the natural beauty of the English countryside.

The village of Higher Hogshead has a rich history that dates back to the medieval times. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a peaceful and quiet place, and its residents are proud of their heritage and history. The village has a number of historic buildings and landmarks that are worth visiting, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

Higher Hogshead is also known for its vibrant community and friendly locals. The village has a number of community events and festivals throughout the year, including the annual Higher Hogshead Festival, which celebrates the village's history and culture. The festival is a great opportunity for visitors to experience the local food, music, and traditions of the village, and to meet the friendly locals who call Higher Hogshead home. Overall, Higher Hogshead is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and culture of Lancashire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Britannia Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs N Longstaff	Rochdale Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9TS 01706874447 School Website
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Mills	Tong Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 9LJ 1706873123 School Website
St John With St Michael Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Rooney	Moss Side Street Shawforth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8EP 1706852614 School Website
Bacup St Saviours Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deanne Marsh	Lane End Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9RR 01706877900 School Website
Sharneyford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Andrea Holt	Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9UQ 01706873955 School Website
Bacup Thorn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Edgar	Cowtoot Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 8EF 01706874027 School Website
Bacup Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea E Cooper	Cowtoot Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 8EF 01706873856 School Website
Northern Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Ewens	Burnley Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 8PH 01706874154 School Website
St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Stacksteads Bacup Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Scott	Huttock End Lane Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 8LD 01706873177 School Website
Our Lady And St Anselms Roman Catholic Primary School Whitworth Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Rainey	John Street Whitworth Rochdale Lancashire OL12 8DB 01706853545 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Walsden Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7ST 2.72 Miles

Todmorden Rise Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 3.04 Miles

Littleborough Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8AR 4.67 Miles

Smithy Bridge Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZ 4.99 Miles

Rochdale Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR 5.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pete's Cab 01706 876666 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9UF 1.05 Miles
Bacup Private Hire 01706 873354 37 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9EG 1.39 Miles
Gemini Travel 01706 874477 1 Irwell Street, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0AD 1.45 Miles
Gb Taxis 01706 870146 17-19 Saint James Square, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9NH 1.47 Miles
Britannia Taxis 01706 870077 286 Newchurch Rd, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0UJ 2.37 Miles
Home And Away Taxis 01706 819899 Burnley Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7DH 2.85 Miles
J B Taxis 01706 814494 Todmorden Railway Station/Rise La, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 2.98 Miles
A 2 B Private Hire 01706 818525 33-35 Rochdale Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7LA 3.02 Miles
Kings Private Hire 01706 814292 4 West Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5HY 3.06 Miles
A1 Taxi Service 01706 300700 7 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 3.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Britannia Tso Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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South Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorn Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharneyford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Irwell Medical Practice 01706 253422	Irwell Medical Practice Irwell Mill ,Rochdale Rd Bacup Lancashire OL13 9NR
Whitworth Medical Centre 01706 852238	Whitworth Medical Centre Market Street Whitworth Rochdale OL12 8QS
Calder Community Practice 01706 811106	Calder Com Prac 2Nd Floor Todmorden Health Centre Lower George Street West Yorkshire OL14 5RN
Todmorden Group Practice 01706 811100	Todmorden Health Centre Lower George Street Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5RN
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN

Local Stores

Whitworth
1 Thorneylea Road
Off Market Street
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL12 8QY
01706 852331
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR - PLATINUM RETAIL - MARKET STREET SERVICE STATION LTD
Market Street
Bacup
Oldham
OL13 0AZ
01706 879790
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AH 01706 878877 bacup@myvets.co.uk Website 1.43 miles
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Hird &Amp; Partners
Unit 2D Walsden Industrial Estate Rochdale Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 6UD 01706 810271 hird@btconnect.com Website 2.91 miles
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West Mount Vets Ltd
41 Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BU 01706 814110/812568 westmountvetstod@btconnect.com Website 3.11 miles

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Wendy Lane Vets
48 Calderbrook Road Littleborough Lancashire OL15 9HL 01706 378105 enquiries@wendylanevets.co.uk Website 4.31 miles

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Valley Vetcare T/A Shuttleworth Veterinary Group
209A Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PA 01706 225300 info@shuttleworthvets.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
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Valley Vetcare
48 Whitworth Rd Rochdale Lancashire OL12 0EZ 01706 656 559 info@valleyvetcare.co.uk 5.10 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Lee Quarry Rossendale
Lee Quarry Mtb Trail Bacup Lancashire OL13 0DD 1.78 miles Behind Kingfisher Building Corner Of Newline, Bacup. Ol13

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Watergrove Reservoir
Lovely 2 Mile Walk, Can Get Muddy In Parts When Wet. Deers Are Often Seen And There Is A Bird Hide For Spotting Rare Birds Rochdale Lancashire 3.02 miles

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Healey Dell Nature Reserve
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk. There Are Several Different Routes You Can Take Depending On What Sort Of Walk You Want To Do. Dogs Are Allowed Both On And Off Leads, But I Keep Mine On Due To There Being Some Long Drops Down Into The Waterfall And River. There Is A Tea Room Which Is Open Most Days. Parking Is Free But The Road In Is Very Bumpy So Take It Steady. 41 Market St Whitworth Rochdale OL12 8RW 3.90 miles

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Greenbooth Reservoir Circular Walk
This Is A Delightful Walk, Which I Came Across Today Whilst With A Friend And His Dog. It Is All On A Pathway Which Is Useful. There Are Some Quite Steep Rises And Descents. There Are 4 Reservoirs, All Linked And If You Take As Casual A Stroll As You Like And Go Round Each One Of Them, You Will Have Walked Around 4.3 Miles. Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TQ 5.06 miles

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Hollingworth Lake Country Park
This Walk Can Be Very Busy As Popular With Tourists. It's A Flat Walk With A Cafe And Toilets At The Back Of The Lake. Dogs Are Allowed On And Off The Lead. There's A Bird Watching Hut, And Picnic Areas Available. Rakewood Rd 5.29 miles

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Hollingworth Lake
Lovely Walk 2.4 Miles Long Littleborough 5.39 miles Well Signed Posted For Hollingworth Lake.Take Junction 21 For Milnrow And Follow Signs To Hollingworth Lake. There Are 4 Car Parks Charging £1 For 2 Hours

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