Welcome to Syke

Syke is a small village located in the borough of Rochdale, Lancashire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Rochdale and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Syke-in-Whitworth. The village was once a thriving industrial center with several mills and factories, but today it is a peaceful residential area with a close-knit community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Syke is the Syke Chapel, which was built in 1789 and is still in use today. The chapel is a Grade II listed building and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Another popular attraction in the village is the Syke Pond, which is a beautiful natural pond surrounded by trees and wildlife. The pond is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking, and it is also home to a variety of bird species.

Syke is a great place to live for those who enjoy the peace and quiet of rural living while still being close to the amenities of a larger town. The village has a range of local shops and amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There are also several schools in the area, making it a great place for families with children. Overall, Syke is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bowland High Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Laura Fielden	Riversmead Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS 01200441374 School Website
Grindleton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Blanchet	Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS 01200441257 School Website
Chatburn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Gardiner	Sawley Road Chatburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4AS 01200441426 School Website
Bolton By Bowland Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Richard Blackburn	Gisburn Road Bolton-By-Bowland Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4NP 01200447632 School Website
Moorland School Limited Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Frost	Ribblesdale Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JA 1200423833 School Website
Waddington And West Bradford Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah White	West Bradford Road Waddington Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3JE 01200422915 School Website
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Nunns	Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200423539 School Website
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs James Keulemans	York Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2DJ 01200423118 School Website
Gisburn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Mccloskey	Burnley Road Gisburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4ET 01200445406 School Website
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Allan	Bright Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1NW 01200425564 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clitheroe Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED 3.76 Miles

Whalley Lancs Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE 6.71 Miles

Brierfield Railway Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, BB9 5PU 7.18 Miles

Nelson Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SF 7.22 Miles

Colne Primet Hill, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NX 7.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
White Star Taxis 01200 444401 Unit 4/Deanfield Way/Link 59 Business Pk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QU 2.57 Miles
A1 Private Hire 01200 428428 Unit 4A Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 3.05 Miles
Dial A Cab 01200 428828 Unit 4A/Salthill Ind Est/Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 3.05 Miles
Penole Taxi 01200 425323 2 River Lea Gdns, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 3.43 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 443999 2 River Lea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 3.43 Miles
Pendle Taxis 01200 443999 12 Talbot Cl, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1LF 3.77 Miles
Saj Cab's 01200 442211 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 3.91 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 442211 Unit 3 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 3.91 Miles
Dial-A-Cab 01200 444144 2 Eshton Ter, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 3.91 Miles
Hi- Life Travel 07772 713207 32 Turner Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EN 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sawley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bank Bottom No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Childrens Home No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Downham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Downham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sawley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Grindleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Chatburn Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rimington Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Bold Venture No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stopper Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Bolton By Bowland Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Holden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Worston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twiston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Clitheroe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe BB7 2JG
The Annex 01200 444255	6 Railway View Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG
Clitheroe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe BB7 2JG
Pendleside Medical Pract 01200 413600	Pendleside Medical Pract Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Rd,Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG
The Castle Medical Group 01200 413535	The Castle Medical Group Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2JG

Local Stores

Petrol Clitheroe
Holm Road
Ribble Valley Enterprise Park
Barrow, Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WF
01254 825701
Store Website
5.48 miles

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SPAR Edisford Road
1 Edisford Rd
Clitheroe
BB7 2LN
01200 426834
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200 423256 clitheroe@myvets.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Holden Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1LU 01200 423763 clitheroe@mearleyvets.co.uk 3.40 miles
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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
14-18 Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5NB 01282 852390 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 6.01 miles

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Stanley House Veterinary Group
Farm And Equine Department Ashlar Barn Barrowfield Road Higham Lancashire BB12 9ER 01282 868748 enquiry@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 6.23 miles

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Mearley Veterinary Group
145A Gisburn Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6HQ 01282 619318 6.33 miles

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Bowland Vets
Mitton Road Industrial Estate Whaley Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9YE 01254 311311 management@bowlandvets.co.uk Website 6.35 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 4.21 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 6.75 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 7.01 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 7.70 miles On Exiting The Main Road, Make Sure To Take The Single Track Road To The Right, Not The Road That Leads To The Housing Estate.

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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 10.46 miles Brown Signs Direct You There Within Several Miles. 3 Car Parks From Various Access Roads. Close To Burnley Town Centre On The Road Out Towards Todmorden.

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Hurstwood Reservoir
Park Up And Follow The Path Through The Gate, Walk Up The Path To The Reservoir And Walk Around It. It Takes About 45 Minutes But If Your Dog Loves Water Like Hector Does You Will Spend Ages At The Waters Edge Throwing A Ball Into The Water!! We Have Hector Off Lead However If You Decide To Walk Through The Woodland Off Path Beware Of Mountain Bikes And Horses. 23 Hurstwood Ln Worsthorne Burnley BB10 3LF 11.11 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-11.6°C	-11.3°C	-10.9°C	-10.5°C	-9.5°C	-4.9°C	4.4°C	4.9°C	6.3°C	2.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-17.3°C	-18.1°C	-18.3°C	-18.4°C	-17.6°C	-12.5°C	-5.5°C	0°C	2.8°C	-0.5°C	-3.2°C	-4.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.3°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-1.4°C	1.4°C	4.8°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.6°C	3.4°C	0.4°C
Feels Like	-6.2°C	-6.8°C	-7.1°C	-7.1°C	-5.7°C	-2.8°C	1.2°C	3.9°C	4.5°C	3.4°C	0.5°C	-3.4°C

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