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North West England

West Lancashire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Bleak Lane loop from Burscough Junction

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

West Lancashire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Bleak Lane loop from Burscough Junction

Moderate

5.0

(2)

5

hikers

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Bleak Lane loop from Burscough Junction

03:04

12.1km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

994 m

Moss Lock, Rufford Branch, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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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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3.39 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

3

4.21 km

Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

4

4.90 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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5

5.00 km

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

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Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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6

9.25 km

Bleak Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

If you fancy seeing what it would be like to ride a bike through the craters of the moon, try Bleak Lane for an Earthbound simulation.

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7

11.8 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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8

12.1 km

The Ship Inn

Highlight • Pub

B

12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

3.57 km

2.64 km

162 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

3.13 km

2.94 km

1.58 km

461 m

444 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

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