Welcome to Golcar

Golcar is a village located in the Colne Valley of West Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the hillside above the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Golcar became a center for the textile industry, with many mills and factories operating in the area.

Today, Golcar is a thriving community with a population of around 6,500 people. The village has a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a primary school and a community center. Golcar is also home to several sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to Huddersfield and other nearby towns.

One of the most notable features of Golcar is its architecture. The village is home to many historic buildings, including several listed buildings such as the Golcar Baptist Church and the Colne Valley Museum. The village also has a number of traditional weavers' cottages, which are a reminder of its industrial past. Overall, Golcar is a charming and vibrant village that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Golcar Junior Infant And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Gallant	Manor Road Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QE 01484652954 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Grindley	Fieldhead Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ 01484644444 School Website
Wellhouse Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kenworthy	Lower Wellhouse Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4ES 01484645794 School Website
Cowlersley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Quinn	Main Avenue Cowlersley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 5US 01484508170 School Website
Linthwaite Ardron C Of E Voluntary Aided Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Travis	Church Lane Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5TA 01484845544 School Website
Crow Lane Primary And Foundation Stage School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Vayro	Crow Lane Milnsbridge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4QT 01484646422 School Website
Scapegoat Hill Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Barker	School Road Scapegoat Hill Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4NU 01484647008 School Website
Colne Valley High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Christian	Gillroyd Lane Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5SP School Website
Linthwaite Clough J I And Early Years Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Barker	Chapel Hill Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5NJ 01484844300 School Website
Huddersfield New College Further Education Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Marcus Smith-Connor	New Hey Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4GL 1484652341 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 1.68 Miles

Lockwood Swan Lane, Lockwood, West Yorkshire, HD1 3UB 2.07 Miles

Berry Brow Birch Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP 2.57 Miles

Huddersfield St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JB 2.73 Miles

Honley Station Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6LD 3.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Salmon Cars 01484 656344 24 Fernlea Grove, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4HF 0.30 Miles
Ladybird Cabs 01484 840179 3 Low Westwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4ER 0.71 Miles
Milnsbridge Cars 01484 460088 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 0.74 Miles
Royal Cars Ltd 01484 643344 23 Morley La, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 0.74 Miles
Appleby Taxis 01484 663344 Unit 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 0.74 Miles
Maggies Airport And Travel Services 01484 648689 203 Longwood Gate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4XF 0.83 Miles
Elite Cars 01484 646666 3 Savile St, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4PG 0.83 Miles
Mark's Private Hire 01484 651112 11 Battye Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5PW 1.12 Miles
D And R Cars 01484 648983 679 Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5SF 1.23 Miles
Longwood Cars 01484 308333 111 Longwood Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4EY 1.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Viaduct Care Pcn Hub 01484 531786	Fieldhead Surgery Leymoor Road, Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ
Fieldhead Surgery 01484 654504	Fieldhead Surg, Fieldhead Leymoor Road, Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ
New Street & Netherton Group Practice 01484 651622	New Street Surgery 21 New St, Milnsbridge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4LB
101 Thornhill Road 01484 653326	Longwood Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4UL
Nook Surgery 01484 463350	144 Moor Hill Road Salendine Nook Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3XA

Local Stores

Golcar
119 Town End
Golcar
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 4QA
01484 652794
Store Website
0.34 miles

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SPAR Meltham Road
315 Meltham Rd
Netherton
Huddersfield
HD4 7EX
01484661785
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Huddersfield Vets4pets Ltd
St James Church New Hey Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD3 4BZ 01484 646 800 huddersfield@vets4pets.com 1.58 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
1A Briarlyn Road Birchencliffe Hill Road Birchencliffe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
Birchencliffe Hill Road Lindley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
55 Lockwood Road Lockwood West Yorkshire HD1 3QU 01484 429404 lockwood@caldervets.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Huddersfield Pdsa Pet Clinic
5 Greenhead Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD1 4EN 01484 429089 Website 2.49 miles

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West Mount Vets - Huddersfield
Castlegate Retail Park St John'S Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5AN 01484 533035 admin.huddersfield@westmountvets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 2.83 miles

Location what3words seashell.courts.wounds

Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 2.89 miles Near Huddersfield

Location what3words forehand.engulfing.though

Wessenden Valley
A Linear Walk Up The Wessenden Valley, Through Marsden Village. You Will Walk Through The Beautiful Valley, Passing By Four Reservoirs On The Route. HD7 6DH 4.15 miles On A62 Manchester Road Between Huddersfield And Oldham.

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
Park At Cromwell Bottom And Explore The Nature Reserve .... Lagoons, Woods, Meadow, Canal And River. 9 Cromwell Bottom Dr Elland Rd Brighouse Lancashire HD6 2SP 4.40 miles The Car Park Details Are On Website. Or You Can Park In Brighouse At Bethel Street Hd6 1Jr, Either On The Road Or In The Pay And Display Car Park Which Is On The Canal. From The Car Park, As You Face The Canal, Turn Right Along The Towpath. After About Half An Hours Walk You Will Reach Cromwell Bottom

Location what3words eagles.sound.gent

Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 5.36 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

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Wessenden Head
The Wessenden Valley Is A Moorland Valley Nestled Amidst The Dark Peak, Immediately South Of The Large Village Of Marsden In The English County Of West Yorkshire. The Valley Was Formed By Retreating Glaciers At The End Of The Last Ice Age, And Continues To Be Cut By The Wessenden Brook, A Tributary Of The River Colne. Pennine Way Holmfirth Lancashire HD9 4HW 5.45 miles

Location what3words unto.skin.sprinting

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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