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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from West Lancashire

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from West Lancashire

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from West Lancashire

00:49

7.96km

20m

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: May 21, 2026

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1.01 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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1.06 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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2.01 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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2.10 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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7.04 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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7.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

2.09 km

1.67 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.48 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 3 July

21°C

15°C

32 %

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from West Lancashire

Burscough Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal

Burscough Wharf

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Old Packet House, Burscough

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