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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

01:57

36.0km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 974 m for 8 m

After 35.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.01 km

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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2.72 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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14.7 km

Lock Lane Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge takes you over the Leeds - Liverpool canal Rufford Branch. Nice views of the canal and Wildlife

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15.5 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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20.6 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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21.3 km

Square's Wood

Forest

28.4 km

The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub opposite the village green at Bispham Green.

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34.0 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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34.1 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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36.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

4.34 km

1.16 km

436 m

430 m

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

5.88 km

3.60 km

556 m

220 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

25°C

13°C

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

Burscough Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Lock Lane Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Eyes Lane Bridge

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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