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Martin Mere Wetland Centre – Burscough Wharf loop from Burscough

Moderate

10

runners

Martin Mere Wetland Centre – Burscough Wharf loop from Burscough

00:59

9.45km

30m

Running

Moderate run. 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 9, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.00 km for 18 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Martin Mere was formed at the end of the last ice age, when water filled a depression in the glacial drift. Since then its size has varied as water levels …

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6.58 km

St John the Baptist Church, Burscough

Highlight • Religious Site

"The church was built between 1829 and 1832 to a design by Daniel Stewart. A grant of £3,040 (equivalent to £340,000 in 2023)was given towards its construction by the Church Building Commission.

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7.02 km

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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7.08 km

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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7.15 km

"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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9.45 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.48 km

636 m

594 m

524 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

2.55 km

132 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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