Welcome to Sykes

Sykes Lancashire is a beautiful county located in the north-west of England. It is known for its stunning countryside, picturesque villages, and historic towns. The county is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK, including the Forest of Bowland, the Trough of Bowland, and the Ribble Valley. These areas are perfect for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the most popular attractions in Sykes Lancashire is the seaside town of Blackpool. This vibrant town is famous for its iconic tower, amusement park, and long sandy beaches. It is a great place to visit for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. Other popular towns in the county include Lancaster, Preston, and Blackburn, all of which have a rich history and plenty of cultural attractions to explore.

Sykes Lancashire is also known for its delicious food and drink. The county is home to a range of local delicacies, including Lancashire hotpot, black pudding, and Eccles cakes. There are also plenty of local breweries and distilleries, producing some of the finest beers and spirits in the UK. Whether you are looking for a relaxing countryside retreat or a lively seaside holiday, Sykes Lancashire has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School Dunsop Bridge Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Olga Jackson	Trough Road Dunsop Bridge Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3BG 01200448276 School Website
Cawthornes Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Patrick Corbett	Abbeystead Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9BQ 01524791565 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Chipping Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Morris	Club Lane Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QH 0 199561367 School Website
Brabins Endowed School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Wallace	Longridge Road Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QD 0 199561596 School Website
Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah White	Church Street Slaidburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3ER 01200446664 School Website
Calder Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Creed	Oakenclough Preston Lancashire PR3 1UL 1995676565
Calder Vale St John Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Scholz	Calder Vale Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1SR 01995603016 School Website
Dolphinholme Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Mather	Dolphinholme Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9AN 01524791530 School Website
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Noblett	Church Lane Whitechapel Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 2EP 01995640364 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clitheroe Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED 8.87 Miles

Whalley Lancs Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE 10.95 Miles

Langho Off Whalley New Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8EZ 11.42 Miles

Bentham Station Road, Bentham, Lancashire, LA2 7LF 11.46 Miles

Wennington Off B6480, Wennington, Lancashire, LA2 8PB 11.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hollyhead Cars 01524 792113 Hollyhead House/Procter Moss Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9BB 6.98 Miles
2B Private Hire 01772 780688 18 Queens Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3FJ 8.71 Miles
Aaaa Eagle Taxis 01200 442233 33 Garnett Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2PA 8.87 Miles
Irelands Taxis 01772 785534 Stonebridge Mill, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AD 8.88 Miles
Cab Compare 01995 606134 Hill Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PS 8.94 Miles
Dial-A-Cab 01200 444144 2 Eshton Ter, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 9.11 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 442211 Unit 3 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 9.11 Miles
Saj Cab's 01200 442211 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 9.11 Miles
Clitheroe Cars 01200 426663 52A Woone Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BG 9.15 Miles
Clitheroe Private Hire 01200 442211 52A Woone La, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BG 9.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dunsop Bridge Post Office Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Whitewell Hotel Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Heanings Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Farrowfield Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Newton In Bowland Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cow Ark Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Middle Lees Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Lower Lee Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbeystead Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Talbot Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Browsholme Hall Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bleasdale School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slaidburn Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bleasdale Tower Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Brock Mill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Slaidburn Health Centre 01200 413640	Slaidburn Health Centre Townend, Slaidburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3EP
Berry Lane Medical Centre 01772 214880	Berry Lane Medical Centre Berry Lane, Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3JJ
Stonebridge Surgery 01772 214820	Stonebridge Surgery Preston Rd, Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3AP
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

Longridge
35 Berry Lane
Longridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 3JL
01772 782210
Store Website
8.67 miles

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SPAR Scorton
Scorton Post Office
The Square
Scorton
Preston
PR3 1AU
01524 791329
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Apex Equine Dental Surgery Ltd
13 Glen Avenue Knowle Green Preston Lancashire PR3 2ZQ 07961210750 sam@apexequinedentalsurgery.co.uk Website 8.17 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200 423256 clitheroe@myvets.co.uk Website 9.04 miles
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Longridge Vets
54 Preston Road Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3AY 01772 783 327 longridge_vet@btconnect.com Website 9.15 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Holden Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1LU 01200 423763 clitheroe@mearleyvets.co.uk 9.24 miles
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Lanes Vets Ltd
Green Lane Veterinary Centre Leachfield Estate Green Lane West, Cabus, Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1PR 01995 603349 garstang@lanesvets.com Website 9.29 miles
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The Beacon Veterinary Centre Ltd
12 Bridge Street Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1YB 01995 600606 thebeaconveterinarycentre@hotmail.com Website 9.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 4.48 miles

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Beacon Fell Walk
Lots Of Different Paths And Routes To Take For A Lovely Walk In The Forest. Plenty Of Room For A Good Run Off Lead, Just Watch Out For The Odd Horse Rider. Beacon Fell Visitor Centre 6.62 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 7.10 miles

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Nicky Nook
Start At Applestore Cafe And Finish There On This Circular Walk.6Km With Ascent Of 200M Apple Store Cafe Snowhill Lane 7.62 miles

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Garstang Millennium Walk
Starting From The High Street Car Park And Follow The Path Along The River. Lovely Walk Along Well Defined Paths Following The River Where Dogs Can Have A Splash And A Swim. Follow The Path Back Through Fields (Usually Livestock Free) To Finish Back At The Car Park Again. Brilliant For Off Lead! Sunnybank High St Garstang Preston PR3 1EB 9.21 miles

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Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 10.84 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

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