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West Lancashire

Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Bridge

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

West Lancashire

Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Bridge

Easy

9

hikers

Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Bridge

01:38

6.46km

20m

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 a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 4.70 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

655 m

Burscough Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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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2

733 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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3

791 m

Burscough Wharf

Highlight • Settlement

"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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4

2.83 km

Moss Lock, Rufford Branch, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

Moss Lock on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
There is a footbridge here so you can access the tow path on both sides of the canal and create nice circular walks.

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3.26 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

6

4.76 km

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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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7

4.85 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

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

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B

6.46 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

1.44 km

873 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.36 km

1.12 km

839 m

797 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

9°C

77 %

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