Burscough Wharf – The Slipway Bar & Restaurant loop from Burscough Bridge

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Burscough Wharf – The Slipway Bar & Restaurant loop from Burscough Bridge

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Burscough Wharf – The Slipway Bar & Restaurant loop from Burscough Bridge

01:11

4.70km

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 2.39 km for 18 m

After 2.87 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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698 m

The Old Packet House, Burscough

Highlight • Pub

"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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757 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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2.65 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Burscough

Highlight • River

2.85 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 …

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4.05 km

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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4.70 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

876 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.14 km