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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Bridge

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Bridge

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Bridge

00:57

3.73km

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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542 m

Jack Parker Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Jack Parkers has now moved, Barry is situated over the road on the corner of the old Carpet shop.. Barry and the team have now added a huge sit down cycling cafe with the bike shop upstairs. They are selling coffee, cake and sandwiches. They also have a indoor bike rack for your bikes to prevent your bikes being stolen outside.

The opening hours have also changed.
Closed on Monday but now open Tuesday - Sunday.

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720 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 and is well catered for in terms of pubs, bars, cafe's and restaurants.

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798 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 staging post for packet boats traveling between Liverpool and Wigan.
The Packet House Hotel (now The Old Packet House) was built in the 18th century, around the same time as the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Originally named the Bridge Hotel, it served as a staging post for the packet boats that traveled daily between Liverpool and Wigan, carrying passengers and small parcels."

Source: AI Summary; Various sources.

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856 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 Burscough's economy, with much of its employment dependent on the canal and industries along its banks. Burscough Wharf is now a retail and leisure development that has become a focal point for the local community."

Source: AI Summary; Various sources

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1.90 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 pub called the Ship Inn where you'll enjoy a lot of what the menu has to offer (providing that social distancing and good hygiene is respected). You can actually take a leisurely stroll along the Rufford Branch of the canal to enjoy the peace and serenity.

Tip by

2.10 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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3.73 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.41 km

941 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

722 m

521 m

222 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

21°C

16°C

70 %

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Bridge

Jack Parker Cycles

Burscough Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal

The Old Packet House, Burscough

Burscough Wharf

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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