Horrocks Fold
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2025}}
{{More citations needed|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox UK place
| country = England
| official_name = Horrocks Fold
| coordinates = {{coord|53.613|-2.448|display=inline,title}}
| static_image_name = Cottages on Horrocks Fold.jpg
| static_image_caption = Cottages at Horrocks Fold
| population =
| population_ref =
| 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
| london_distance =
}}
Horrocks Fold is a hamlet in Bolton, Lancashire, England. It is {{convert|4|mi|0}} northwest of Bolton town centre and {{convert|2.5|mi|0}} southeast of Belmont.{{cite web |url=http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp |title=AA Route Planner |author= |date= |website=The AA |publisher= |access-date=12 September 2018}} 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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External links
- [https://en-gb.facebook.com/FriendsofHorrocksFold/ Friends of Horrocks Fold]
- [https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387909 7 Horrocks Fold (The Old Farm)]
- [https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387912 Lilac Cottage, Horrocks Fold]
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{{Areas of Bolton}}
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Category:Geography of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
Category:Villages in Greater Manchester
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