Welcome to Lowton Heath

Lowton Heath is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Leigh and Golborne and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful surroundings. The village has a rich history dating back to the 17th century when it was a popular destination for travelers and traders. Today, Lowton Heath is a popular residential area with a close-knit community and a range of amenities.

One of the main attractions of Lowton Heath is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including Pennington Flash Country Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, sailing, and bird watching.

Lowton Heath is also known for its strong community spirit. The village has a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, which are all run by local residents. The village also has a number of community groups and organizations, including a local history society, a gardening club, and a youth club, which help to bring the community together and promote a sense of belonging. Overall, Lowton Heath is a charming village with a rich history, beautiful countryside, and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 16°C

Feels Like: 16°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School Details
Adlington St Paul's Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julia Burger
Railway Road
Adlington
Chorley
PR6 9QZ
1257480276
Anderton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Norton-Smith
Babylon Lane
Adlington
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 9NN
01257480551
School Website
Adlington Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jennifer Birkin
Park Road
Adlington
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 4JA
01257480557
School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Anderton
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Fiona Brownsey
Rothwell Road
Anderton
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 9LZ
01257480598
School Website
Holy Cross Catholic High School A Sports And Science College
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Ivan Gaughan
Myles Standish Way
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3LS
01257262093
School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Chorley
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andy Purcell
Carr Lane
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3JU
01257262323
School Website
Albany Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Mayland
Bolton Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3AY
01257244020
School Website
St Gregorys Catholic Primary School Chorley
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Darren Darbyshire
Eaves Green Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3QG
01257263865
School Website
Shaftesbury High School
Pupil Referral Unit
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Abigale Bowe
Weldbank Lane
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3NQ
01257249803
School Website
Westmorland School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Susan Asher
Weldbank Lane
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3NQ
1257278899
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Adlington (Lancashire)
Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS
0.59 Miles
Chorley
Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS
2.16 Miles
Blackrod
Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JH
2.58 Miles
Buckshaw Parkway
Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EY
3.98 Miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane
Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX
4.03 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
C And S Travel
01257 277211
57 Moor Rd, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2LR
1.73 Miles
A A Taxis
01257 261111
33 Eaves La, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0QA
1.90 Miles
Oasis Travel
01257 272888
Northumberland St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2BQ
2.06 Miles
Star Cars
01257 233363
Northumberland St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2BQ
2.06 Miles
Eccleston Private Hire
01257 470800
Coppull Enterprise Centre, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5BW
2.07 Miles
Chorley Taxis
01257 232222
107 Market St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2SQ
2.10 Miles
Yellow Cabs
01257 271108
1 Houghton St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0RG
2.14 Miles
Private Hire Four Four Taxis
01257 264444
Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA
2.26 Miles
44 Taxis
01257 274444
Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA
2.26 Miles
Quality Cars
01204 668555
11 Latham Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 5EL
2.27 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rawlinson Bridge
Collection Today available until:16:15
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Fairview
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farnworth House
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Higher Adlington Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Railway Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adlington Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bolton Road
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Babylon Lane
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrison Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Turners Smithy
Collection Today available until:17:15
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Bolton Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grey Horse
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Carr Lane
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Oaks
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Adlington Medical Centre
01257 482076
Adlington Medical Centre
22-24 Babylon Lane
Anderton
Chorley, Lancashire
PR6 9NW
Granville House Med Ctre
01257 481917
Granville House Med Ctre
Granville St, Adlington
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 9PY
Coppull Medical Practice
01257 791216
Coppull Medical Practice
Acreswood Surgery
5 Acreswood Close,Coppull
Chorley, Lancashire
PR7 5EN
Library House Surgery
01257 262081
Library House Surgery
Avondale Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 2AD
Library House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Avondale Road
Chorley
PR7 2AD
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Local Stores

Adlington - Bolton Road
Bolton Road
Adlington
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 9NA
01257 483366
shop.8432@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.77 miles
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SPAR Coppull
34
Spendmore Lane
Coppull
PR7 4NY
01257 791729
Store Website
1.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Adlington / Adlington Veterinary Centre
150 Chorley Road
Adlington
Lancashire
PR6 9LQ
01257 474800
adlington@medivet.co.uk
Website
0.66 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Gillivervet
Garwood
Bolton Road
Anderton
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 9HN
01257 483161
office@gillivervet.co.uk
Website
1.21 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Ltd
10 Mill Street
Coppull
Lancashire
PR7 5AZ
01257 367 550
admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk
Website
1.97 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Chorley Vets
77 - 79 Market Street
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 2SN
01257 274767
management@chorleyvets.co.uk
Website
2.22 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
23 Crown Street
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1DX
01257 276517
admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk
Website
2.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital)
Water Street
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1EX
01257 262448
chorley@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.64 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln
Rivington
Bolton
BL6 7SE
1.81 miles

Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb
Location
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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley
PR7 3QL
1.99 miles

Location
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Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal.
WN2 1PE
3.43 miles

Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.
Location
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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
4.76 miles

Location
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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace
Tockholes
Darwen
BB3 0NZ
6.28 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.
Location
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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
6.32 miles

Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir
Location
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Weather Forecast

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Cloudy

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Patchy rain nearby

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Temp

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17.3°C

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

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Mist

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

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

Light rain shower

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Patchy rain nearby

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