Horrocks Fold Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Horrocks Fold
Coordinates:53.613°N -2.448°W
Static Image Name:Cottages on Horrocks Fold.jpg
Static Image Caption:Cottages at Horrocks Fold
Metropolitan Borough:Bolton
Metropolitan County:Greater Manchester
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Bolton North East
Post Town:BOLTON
Postcode District:BL1
Postcode Area:BL
Dial Code:01204
Os Grid Reference:SD703130

Horrocks Fold is a hamlet in Bolton, Lancashire, England. It is 4miles northwest of Bolton town centre and 2.5miles southeast of Belmont.[1] Horrocks Fold lies on the southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors. Originally a farm and collection of barns and outbuildings, the site was converted to private residences in the early 1980s.

Historically a part of Lancashire, Horrocks Fold is located up an unadopted lane off Belmont Road (A675). Several paths, tracks and nature trails lead to Horrocks Fold Wood, Scout Road, Smithills Hall and Barrow Bridge.

It was once home to former Nottingham Forest player, John McGovern when he managed Bolton Wanderers.

It should not be confused with the Horrocks Fold in nearby Edgworth, which is also in Lancashire.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: AA Route Planner . . The AA . 12 September 2018.