Hall i’ th’ Wood Train Station

This suburban train station serves the Tonge Moor and Astley Bridge areas of Bolton. It takes its name from nearby Hall i’ th’ Wood, the house where Samuel Crompton invented the Spinning Mule.

Hall i’ th’ Wood Train Station is on the Ribble Valley Line and has two platforms. Train services from this station include Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria (via Blackburn and Bolton).

The station has limited facilities, just a couple of basic shelters and no ticket office or machine. It does have a free car park though. The entrance is on Crompton Way, adjacent to the Crompton Health Centre (postcode BL1 8UP).

Attractions in the area include Hall i’ th’ Wood, now a museum, and Firwood Fold.

Map

Map showing location of Hall i’ th’ Wood Train Station.