Welcome to Rainsough

Rainsough is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Bury, Lancashire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Manchester and is surrounded by green fields and countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, but today it is a quiet residential area with a population of around 1,000 people.

One of the most notable features of Rainsough is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, 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 the nearby Clifton Country Park, which offers stunning views of the River Irwell and the surrounding countryside.

Despite its rural location, Rainsough is well-connected to the rest of the region. The village is located just a few miles from the M60 motorway, which provides easy access to Manchester and other nearby towns and cities. The village is also served by several bus routes, making it easy to travel to and from the surrounding areas. Overall, Rainsough is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful and picturesque place to live.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marks Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Patricia Garner	Queensway Clifton Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 8QE 01617943876 School Website
The Clifton Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:14-16 Head Teacher Ms Alison Johnston	117 Silverdale Clifton Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 8GW 01619211300 School Website
The Swinton High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Zarina Ali	Sefton Road Pendlebury Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 6JU 01617946215 School Website
Mossfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Magee	Mossfield Road Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 6EH 01619212160 School Website
St Marys Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Raynor	Milner Street Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 4AS 01617944028 School Website
Clifton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Jones	Wroe Street Clifton Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 6PF 01619211845 School Website
Barton Moss Education Centre Secure Units Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Walsh	Care Of: Salford City Council Chorley Road Swinton M27 5AW 1616865900
St Augustine's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Mangnall	380 Bolton Road Pendlebury Swinton Manchester M27 8UX 1615051317
Chatsworth Futures Limited Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-25 Head Teacher Dr Martin Hanbury	Vicarage Road Swinton M27 0WA 1619212095
St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Peter Wright	Vicarage Road Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 0WA 01617942616 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swinton (Greater Manchester) Station Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 6BT 0.22 Miles

Clifton Rake Lane, Clifton, Greater Manchester, M27 8LL 0.73 Miles

Moorside Moorside Road, Moorside, Greater Manchester, M27 9RH 0.82 Miles

Eccles St Marys Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 0DN 2.14 Miles

Patricroft Green Lane, Patricroft, Greater Manchester, M30 0GX 2.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1010 Taxis 0161 793 1010 720A Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EW 0.25 Miles
Swinton Private Hire 0161 794 9898 720A Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EW 0.25 Miles
Class Act Executive Travel 0161 793 0442 33 Carlisle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EJ 0.34 Miles
Class Act Travel 07931 902120 33 Carlisle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EJ 0.34 Miles
Radio Cars 0161 281 8888 Bridge House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 4DU 0.37 Miles
Whitesam Taxis 0161 794 9797 65 Milner Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 4AS 0.42 Miles
Lynch Taxis 0161 793 6677 Chorley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6AZ 0.50 Miles
Lynch Taxis 0161 793 9988 5 Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JA 0.74 Miles
Lynch Mini Buses And Taxis 0161 661 7777 Unit 5 Deans Trading Estate Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JH 0.83 Miles
Lynch Taxis Ltd Streetways 0161 661 7777 Unit 5 Deans Road Trading Estate Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JF 0.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Silverdale Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Silverdale Medical Practice 659 Bolton Road Pendlebury, Swinton Manchester M27 8HP
Silverdale Medical Practice 0161 2126565	Silverdale Med Practice Pendlebury Health Centre 659 Bolton Rd,Pendlebury Manchester M27 8HP
The Lakes Medical Practice 0161 7275241	The Lakes Medical Pract The Lakes Medical Ctr 21 Chorley Road Swinton Manchester M27 4AF
Enhanced Care Team 0161 2066667	Swinton Gateway 100 Chorley Road Swinton,Salford M27 6FA
Swinton Pcn Hub 0161 7946237	Poplars Medical Centre Partington Lane Swinton M27 0NA

Local Stores

Worsley Rd
355 Worsley Road
Swinton, Salford
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M27 0FJ
01617 942573
Store Website
1.36 miles

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SPAR Walkden
148-154 Manchester Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3LU
01617992153
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swinton Vets4pets Ltd
Units 1 &Amp; 2, Westover House 53A Station Road Swinton Manchester Lancashire M27 6AH 0161 7944 100 swinton@vets4pets.com Website 0.38 miles
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Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Worsley
Unit A1 Priestley Road Wardley Business Park, Worsley Manchester Lancashire M28 2LY 0161 794 4999 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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Manchester Veterinary Specialists
Unit A2 Priestley Road Worsley Manchester M28 2LY 0161 727 8527 info@mvsvets.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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Agi-Vet
Unit 14 Agecroft Enterprise Park 2 Shearer Way Manchester M27 8WA 07817 429448 1.29 miles


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Petmedics Veterinary Surgeons - Salford
375 Bolton Road Salford Manchester Lancashire M6 7NJ 0161 745 8858 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 1.44 miles
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Buchanan Veterinary Group
170 Monton Road Monton Eccles Manchester Lancashire M30 9GA 0161 788 8632 1.95 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Clifton Marina Clifton Salford
Family Orientated Nature Park, Has Lakes And A River With Lots Of Open Spaces For Off Lead. Good Large Grassed Area To Allow The Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Large Lake So If Your Dog Is Prone To Jumping In You Might Want To Go To The Other Side Of The Park Where There Is No Water. 14 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 1.29 miles

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 1.30 miles

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Clifton Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Clifton Country Park. Clifton Country Park Is A Local Nature Reserve In The Irwell Valley At Clifton, Greater Manchester. It Is Situated Next To A Double Bend In The River Irwell. The Park Has 119 Acres Of Wooded Area, Fields And Lakes. The Park Also Features Two Sculptures From The Irwell Sculpture Trail, Which Includes 28 Art Pieces Over A 30-Mile Footpath. M27 6NG 1.38 miles From Swinton, Travel Along Manchester Road (A666 Towards Kearsley) Until The Country Park Is Signposted. Turn Right Down Clifton House Road, Then Turn Right Down Dow Brow And Under The Railway Bridge. From Kearsley, Follow Manchester Road (A666) Until The Country Park Is Signposted. Turn Left Into Clifton House Road, Then Turn Right Down Dow Brow And Under The Railway Bridge.

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Heaton Park
Heaton Park Is Located North Of Manchester City Centre And Covers An Area Of Over 600 Acres. The Park Includes The Grounds Of A Grade I Listed 18Th Century Country House, Heaton Hall. Lancashire M25 2GT 3.03 miles Located North Of Manchester City Centre, Off The M60 Motorway And A576.

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Worsley To Pennington Flash
Cross The Bridge To The Opposite Side Of The Canal From Where You Park, Turn Right And Walk Walk Walk. 2 Quayside Cl Worsley Manchester M28 1YB 3.58 miles

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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 3.92 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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