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North West England

West Lancashire

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Rufford

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

West Lancashire

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Rufford

Moderate

4.5

(4)

12

hikers

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge – Eyes Lane Bridge loop from Rufford

02:23

9.47km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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170 m

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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2

279 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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

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3

663 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

4

680 m

Rufford Old Hall

Highlight • Monument

"Rufford Old Hall is a National Trust property in Rufford, Lancashire, in north-west England. Built in the late fifteenth or early sixteenth centuries for the Hesketh family, only the great …

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5

3.56 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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6

6.03 km

Eyes Lane Metal Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Metal Bridge. Lovely stop off to admire the view.

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7

6.03 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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B

9.47 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

2.56 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.94 km

1.37 km

387 m

283 m

253 m

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Tuesday 16 June

19°C

14°C

55 %

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