Welcome to Scarth Hill

Scarth Hill is a small hill located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated near the town of Ormskirk and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The hill is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and birds of prey. It is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it an important site for conservation. Visitors to Scarth Hill can enjoy a leisurely walk along one of the many trails that wind their way up the hill, taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Scarth Hill is also steeped in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The hill was once the site of a Roman fort, and there are still remnants of the fortifications visible today. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the history of the area, making Scarth Hill a fascinating destination for history buffs as well as nature lovers.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: 0.6°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Edge Hill University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Dr John Cater	St Helen's Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP 1695575171 School Website
Wood Edge Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Antony Maynard	69 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UL 7538770403 School Website
Westhead Lathom St James Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Clark	School Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HL 01695574078 School Website
Ormskirk School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Burnham	Wigan Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AT 1695583040
The Acorns School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Hodson	43 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QX 01695575486 School Website
Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Giles Storch	Greetby Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DP 01695574027 School Website
Moorgate Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Gianna Walsh	Moorgate Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4RY 01695573470 School Website
Pontville School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Sims	Black Moss Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4TW 1695578734 School Website
Ormskirk St Annes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Bates	Aughton Street Townend Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3LQ 01695574697 School Website
St Bedes Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Morgan	St Anne's Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4TA 01695570335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ormskirk Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 1.39 Miles

Aughton Park Long Lane, Ormskirk, Merseyside, L39 5BT 1.43 Miles

Town Green Middlewood Road, Town Green, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RG 1.85 Miles

Burscough Junction Junction Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5SP 3.25 Miles

Maghull North Goldcrest Road, Maghull, Merseyside, L31 1HH 3.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ormskirk Taxis 01695 575757 42 Moor Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AQ 1.34 Miles
A And B Cabs 01695 577750 14 Moorgate, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RY 1.34 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis And Coaches 01695 573333 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 1.36 Miles
Green Line Taxis 01695 575757 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 1.36 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis By Blueline 01695 575050 7 Bridge Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RL 1.38 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 2.21 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 2.37 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 3.00 Miles
Airport Taxi's 07767 612338 Rivington Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RN 3.00 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01704 892000 39 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0SA 3.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St James Wellfield Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pillar Box Outside Edgehill University Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Helens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruff Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westhead Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigan Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Altys Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parrs Lane Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bickerstaffe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forge Close Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Knowsley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmoss Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigan Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Stanley Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkgate Surgery 01695 736177	Parkgate Surgery 28 St Helen's Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QR
Beacon Railway Road Practice	9-11 Railway Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DN
Ormskirk Medical Practice 01695 588808	Ormskirk Medical Practice 18 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2BY
The Elms Practice 01695 588710	The Elms Practice 16 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2BY
Hants Lane Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Hants Lane Ormskirk L39 1PX

Local Stores

Wigan Road - Ormskirk
52 Wigan Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 2AU
01695 570142
Store Website
1.20 miles

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SPAR G & E Ormskirk
242 Southport Road
Ormskirk
L39 1LZ
01695580550
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital
54A Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LX 01695 572837 barnlodge@aol.com Website 1.69 miles
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Northway Veterinary Centre
142 Liverpool Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3LW 01695 422862 1.92 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 2.30 miles

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Burscough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4 Ringstail Retail Park Burscough Lancashire L40 8AD 01704 898890 burscough@vets4pets.com Website 2.47 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 2.69 miles
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Kirkby Vets
Unit 1 Moorfield Centre Liverpool Merseyside L33 1DF 0151 546 4168 admin@kirkbyvets.co.uk Website 3.77 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 8.11 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

Location what3words rummage.rewrites.intro

Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 8.66 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

Location what3words remit.onlookers.hooked

Formby Squirrel Reserve (Leading To The Beach)
Parking Available At The Squirrel Walk Entrance Or Further Down Right At The Beach. 85 Victoria Rd Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 9.16 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

Location what3words trickled.incurring.tinny

Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 9.93 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

Location what3words spine.visit.vital

Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 10.06 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 10.35 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-16.3°C	-17.9°C	-16.2°C	-15.9°C	-11.8°C	-9.5°C	-7.8°C	-5.3°C	-5.2°C	-9.7°C	-11.1°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-9°C	-9.7°C	-10.3°C	-11.1°C	-11.2°C	-9.6°C	-6.1°C	-4.2°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.2°C
Feels Like	-14.1°C	-15.3°C	-15.5°C	-16.5°C	-16.9°C	-15.9°C	-11.5°C	-9.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12°C	-12.4°C

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Temp	-7.7°C	-8.7°C	-9.5°C	-10.1°C	-10°C	-8.8°C	-6.6°C	-6.2°C	-7.1°C	-8.8°C	-10.1°C	-11.7°C
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