Eyes Lane Bridge – The Slipway Bar & Restaurant loop from Burscough Junction

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Eyes Lane Bridge – The Slipway Bar & Restaurant loop from Burscough Junction

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Eyes Lane Bridge – The Slipway Bar & Restaurant loop from Burscough Junction

02:16

37.9km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.5 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.67 km

Mawdsley Cedars Farm

Highlight • Other

6.70 km

The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub opposite the village green at Bispham Green.

Tip by

14.2 km

Square's Wood

Forest

14.6 km

Croston Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Stone circle and quiet place for a quick stop

Tip by

14.9 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

Tip by

18.1 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

Tip by

20.3 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

Tip by

26.2 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

30.1 km

Mere Lane

Highlight • Trail

Not far from Martin Mere wetlands this path take you near Sandy Lane very quiet and pieceful.

Tip by

35.9 km

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

The pub is called "The Slipway Bar & Restaurant"
It has great home cooked food. There is plenty of outdoor seating along the canal.
It gets very busy in the …

Tip by

37.9 km

End point

Train Station

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