Welcome to Shevington Vale

Shevington Vale is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Wigan and Standish and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Shevington Vale is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the popular Shevington Moor Nature Reserve, which is a great place to spot local wildlife.

Despite its small size, Shevington Vale has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and several pubs and restaurants. The village also has a primary school and a community centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. Overall, Shevington Vale is a charming village that offers a peaceful and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Appley Bridge All Saints Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs J G Dunn	Finch Lane Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9DT 01257252647 School Website
Fir Tree College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:14-25 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Bowman	The Nook Appley Bridge Shevington Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 9JB 1257251502 School Website
Shevington Vale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Tomlinson	Runshaw Avenue Appley Bridge Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 9JP 01257253559 School Website
Parbold Douglas Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Coxhead	Lancaster Lane Parbold Lancashire WN8 7HS 01257462007 School Website
Our Lady And All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School Parbold Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shaun Kearon	Brandreth Drive Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HD 01257462466 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Wrightington Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Baxendale	Mossy Lea Road Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RE 01257423092 School Website
Dalton St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Robinson	Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP 01257462082 School Website
Upholland Roby Mill C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Grand	School Lane Mill Hill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QR 01695622536 School Website
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Andy Purcell	Mossy Lea Road Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RN 01257423107 School Website
Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Emma Hodgson	Chorley Road Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SL 01257462968 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Appley Bridge Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE 0.62 Miles

Parbold The Common, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NU 1.56 Miles

Gathurst Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW 2.66 Miles

Hoscar Hoscar Moss Road, Hoscar, Lancashire, L40 4BL 2.67 Miles

Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 3.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
V I P Chauffeurs 01257 253166 2 Skull House La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 9DR 0.58 Miles
Wigan Taxis 07756 681349 Www Wigantaxis Com, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8EY 1.20 Miles
Eaves Private Hire 01257 254922 107 Gathurst Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8HS 2.13 Miles
Appley Bridge And Shevington Carz 01257 401548 30 Longbrook, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8DB 2.19 Miles
Rhino Airport Express Ltd 01257 472772 Suite 12 Vermont House, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 0RL 2.43 Miles
K And M Taxis 01257 472202 15 High Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 0HD 2.93 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 2.94 Miles
Chm Chauffeuring Services Ltd 0844 335 8856 Orchard Cottage, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5PR 3.22 Miles
Ambassador Car Mats 01257 472315 Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 0XQ 3.38 Miles
West Lancashire Taxis Ltd 01695 51000 106 Meadow Close/Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BY 3.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wrightington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skull House Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Hotel Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Miles Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Hood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appley Bridge P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rigbye Arms Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodnook Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alder Lane/ Lancaster Lane Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Broadriding Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Josephs Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parbold P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Higher Lane Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Lancaster Lane/ Top O'common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shevington Surgery 01942 483777	Shevington Surgery Houghton Lane, Shevington Wigan Lancashire WN6 8ET
Parbold Surgery 01257 514000	The Surgery 4 The Green, Parbold Nr.Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DN
Ashurst Primary Care 01695 736110	Ashurst Health Centre Lulworth, Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6QS
Manor Primary Care 01695 736260	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS
Beacon Hillside Practice	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS

Local Stores

Shevington
Gathurst Lane
Shevington
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN6 8HA
01257 252727
Store Website
1.89 miles

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SPAR Appley Bridge
39-41
Woodnook Road
Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9JR
01257 255269
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Veterinary Equine Dental Technician
Tunley Moss Farmhouse Tunley Moss Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RQ 07525 400891 vet_edt@hotmail.com Website 1.44 miles

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Sunrise Veterinary Surgery
6-6A The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DA 01257 463 142 sunrisevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.61 miles
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Medivet Standish / Standish Veterinary Centre
Hawthorne Lodge School Lane Standish Wigan Lancashire WN6 0TE 01257 472200 standish@medivet.co.uk Website 2.63 miles

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Gilmore Veterinary Surgery
52-54 High Street Standish Wigan Lancashire WN6 0HF 01257 426110 reception@gilmorevets.co.uk Website 2.92 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 3.07 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 3.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 4.70 miles

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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 5.14 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.

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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 6.88 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.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 7.04 miles

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 7.22 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 7.79 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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