Little Lever is a large village within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Historically a part of Lancashire, it is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) southeast of Bolton, 1.9 miles (3.1 km) west of Radcliffe, and 4 miles (6.4 km) west-southwest of Bury.

With a wide choice of schools and colleges in the vicinity, as well as community libraries, doctors surgeries, pharmacies and dental practices, Cricketers View is well placed for virtually every aspect of daily life.

     
Nearby Moses Gate Country Park is perfect for walking, bird watching, picnicking or simply enjoying the open air, while the breathtaking moorlands to the east and the spectacular walks of the Pennine Way are yours to explore whenever you want. With plenty of golf courses, leisure complexes and swimming pools there’s something for everyone. In and around Bolton and Bury are museum and art galleries and among the family attractions are Heywood Adventure Playworld, Hollywood Bowl and Laser Quest. Just 9 miles north west of Manchester, Little Lever is well established with its own range of shops, amenities and entertainment facilities. The Trafford centre is close by for a wider choice of retail shops while nearby Bolton offers reliable high street favourites including Marks & Spencers, John Lewis and Debenhams as well as indoor and outdoor markets.

SHOPS
Shops Distance (in miles)
Moses Gate Railway Station 2.31
Moses Gate Railway Station

SCHOOLS
There are seven schools in Little Lever, controlled by Bolton Metropolitan Borough education department: There are five primary schools, Bowness Community Primary, Masefield Community Primary, Mytham Community Primary, St Matthew's C of E Primary and St Teresa's RC Primary. There is one secondary school Little Lever School, which is a specialist language college and there is one special needs school, Ladywood School. Other facilities include pre-school playgroups, nursery schools and a library which was built in 1939.

There is a purpose built leisure centre adjacent to Little Lever School with sports hall, gymnasium, squash courts, all-weather pitch and extensive playing fields.Schools Distance (in miles)
Masefield Community Primary School .21

TRANSPORT
To get out and about, the train from Moses Gate at Farnworth links direct to nearby Bolton and Manchester. Alternatively road networks make it easy to travel by car. The M61 is your route North to Preston and the M6, whilst the M60 ring-road and M62 to Leeds are also easily accessible. For flights, Manchester International Airport is close by. Transport Distance (in miles)
Moses Gate Railway Station() 2.31