Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough

00:40

2.64km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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257 m

Burscough Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal

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Burscough has two bridges. One over the railway line adjacent to the station. The other bridge is this one over the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Burscough is a vibrant and colourful town …

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308 m

Burscough Wharf

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"Burscough wharf was at the center of trade on the canal, with the Wharf Buildings purpose-built for the horses that pulled barges along the canal. The canal was crucial to …

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1.36 km

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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This part of the canal being the Rufford Branch is where I would normally go and have my lunch and what a beauty it is too. There is a canalside …

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1.45 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

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2.46 km

The Old Packet House, Burscough

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"The Old Packet House in Burscough, also known as the Waterfront, is a historic canalside pub built in the 18th century, originally named the Bridge Hotel, and served as a …

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2.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

299 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

489 m

102 m