Where to buy raw milk
You will find us at Wingates Ln, Lostock, Bolton BL5 3LT. Access is from Wingates Lane: turn into the farm driveway and follow it to Mootop Dairy. There is no direct access from the M61, even though the shed is beside it. Use the directions below rather than trying to reach us from the motorway. Free parking is available by the Big Red Shed, making a regular milk refill an easy stop.
A bottle, a tap and a refill
Our milk vending machine keeps the visit simple. Buy a bottle at the shed or bring your refillable bottle with you. Follow the instructions on the screen, pay by card or contactless, then place your bottle beneath the spout and fill it. You do not need coins. Take your milk home and follow the storage and use-by instructions on its label. Keep your bottle ready for the next visit rather than buying another each time.
Price per litre and larger orders
Check the price shown at the vending machine before you buy, or call Rob on 07870 645916 to confirm the current price per litre before setting off. We have not published an unconfirmed litre price here. For larger quantities, the price per litre improves as the amount you buy increases. If you need more than 10 litres, call to arrange your order. Buckets are available for an additional charge; ask about that when you order.
What raw milk means
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurised, or heat-treated. Our milk is filtered and chilled here on the farm. That describes how it is handled, not a health benefit. If you are deciding whether raw milk is right for your household, read the food safety guidance before buying. A family visit to the farm does not mean raw milk is suitable for every family member.
Raw milk may contain harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The Food Standards Agency advises that children, pregnant women, older people and anyone with a weakened immune system should not drink it. Read the linked FSA guidance and follow the bottle label for storage and use-by instructions. For questions about collecting milk or arranging a larger order, give Rob a call. For the journey itself, use our Wingates Lane directions below.